Congratulations! You have been accepted into Marist College. We hope Marist is where you choose to spend the next four years. If you decide to attend Marist, the Center for Career Services will help you on your professional development track. It may seem like career preparation is emphasized more for juniors, seniors, and other students who are concluding their time at Marist. Still, the way we see it, it’s never too early to begin the process of learning how your interests and passions turn into long-term career aspirations. Take a look at what we offer for all Marist students and alumni. Types of Appointments Make one-on-one appointments with one of our career coaches to discuss the following: Career Coaching Internship Opportunities Cover Letter and Resume Assistance Interview Preparation Employer and Alumni Connections Job Search Gap Year/Alternative Career Options LinkedIn Profile Assistance Graduate School Advisement Scholarship and Fellowship Advisement For quick resume and cover letter reviews as well as other brief inquiries, we offer Drop-In Hours from 3-4 PM Monday-Thursday. No appointment is needed during Drop-In Hours and all staff members are available. We also have a career coach on call at all times during our office hours. Major and Career Planning Most students come to Marist undecided regarding their major and career plans. This is common among students who seek out Career Services early in their time at Marist, and we try to alleviate the stress that comes with uncertainty. Our career coaches can help you pinpoint and develop your interests, goals, and aspirations, all of which provide insight into your possible career path. As part of career management we help identify your marketable skills, strengths, and weaknesses at each stage of your Marist education and offer many opportunities to evolve professionally. Career Fairs and Networking Events The Center for Career Services holds a career and internship fair each semester where employers come to campus to meet students and recruit candidates for full-time jobs and internship opportunities. Open to all class years and majors, the event is a great way for students to get introduced to careers they might not know exist and build relationships with hiring managers from a wide variety of companies. In March we hosted a VIP Networking Event in conjunction with the career fair for the first time. The additional networking event featured more than a dozen Marist College alumni from high-end companies who came to network with students. The alumni gave advice on the job and internship application process at their organizations. Road to the Workplace and Other Career Trips Our Road to the Workplace trips take students to work sites in New York City and other areas near campus to meet with Marist College alumni and other professionals who work at a variety of companies. Students on the trip receive an introduction to an organization’s culture and work environment and learn about available professional development opportunities with each company. This academic year we have visited companies such as CNN, Deutsche Bank, Horizon Media, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. During Spring Break we co-hosted the inaugural Public Service Career Trip to Washington, D.C. While in our nation’s capital for two days, students took tours of the FBI and U.S. Capitol Building and attended career panels of alumni who worked in government relations, the Executive Branch, and Capitol Hill Politics. Alumni Career Network
Our online Alumni Career Network is available for current Marist students to search for and touch base with Marist alumni who are working across multiple industries. The alum’s job or workplace may or may not be directly related to their original major, but they will be able to provide you with aspects of career assistance that include giving advice via phone or email, workplace shadowing, mentoring, referrals, and interview preparation. Networking with alumni will not only help you learn about certain career paths and companies, but it will also ultimately establish the relationships that help you get a foot in the door during and after your time as a Marist student. Contact Us If you need any more information on the Marist College Center for Career Services, email [email protected] or call 845-575-3547. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and check out our website. We’re looking forward to seeing you at Open House this weekend and in our office in the years to come. Make sure to stop by our table at the Academic Majors and Student Resources Fair from 9-10 AM April 6 and 7 in the tent adjacent to the McCann Center.
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