New Marist students are encouraged to visit the Center for Career Services early and often By Kevin McCallStarting this coming Monday, June 22, incoming freshmen and transfer students to Marist College will begin the module in orientation that features the Center for Career Services. We encourage all students to visit the Center for Career Services early and often during their time at Marist. It may seem like career preparation is emphasized more for juniors, seniors, and other students who are further along in their studies. 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. Get a glimpse of what we offer to Marist students. Career Coaching Appointments Some of the appointment types that you can schedule with career coaches in the Center for Career Services include: Career Guidance Internship Opportunities Cover Letter and Resume Review Interview Preparation Employer and Alumni Connections Job Search Gap Year/Alternative Career Options LinkedIn Profile Assistance Graduate School Advisement Scholarship and Fellowship Advisement Major and Career Planning Most students come to Marist undecided regarding their major and career plans. This is common among students who seek assistance from 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. Internships Many students at Marist College complete internships to integrate their academic studies with periods of employment related to their career goals. Students are supervised by faculty advisers during off campus internship experiences that are full- or part-time and related to the student's studies and/or career interests. The internship program is designed to provide students with practical field experience while giving employers access to resourceful students preparing for professional positions. Each school has its own set of internship requirements so it’s important that students confirm these with their internship faculty coordinator. In addition, students must also meet the necessary qualifications established by the participating employer. Examples of Marist students who have completed or will complete internships are (left to right): Carmela D'Arienzo '21 (DeVries Global; Summer 2019), Samantha Williams '21 (Puma; Summer 2019), and Damion Neth '21 (Bose Corporation; Summer 2020). Career Fairs and Networking Events The Center for Career Services holds career and internship fairs for students to get introduced to opportunities they might not know exist and build relationships with hiring managers from a wide variety of companies. This past spring we invited company representatives to campus who were hiring for jobs and internships as well as Marist alumni from high-end companies who attended to network with students at our Meet The Reps event. Career services has also hosted niche events such as the Communications, TV, & Film Internship and Job Fair in New York City to connect students with employers. The Career Connections Series is a group of webinars that began during the college’s period of online instruction in Spring 2020 and is continuing throughout the summer. By attending a Career Connections Series event, students will get advice from Marist alumni on professional development topics, network with industry professionals, and be able to ask questions about a specific field or company. 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 The Marist College Center for Career Services team is working hard to assist Marist students and alumni all summer long. If you have further questions or need any more information on the Marist College Center for Career Services email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep up with all of our events and initiatives for students throughout the year.
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