Office of Career Planning & Professional Development, GC CUNY

To apply for a faculty position at most public and private colleges and universities, a candidate is usually asked to send a CV, cover letter, teaching statement, research statement, and diversity statement. However, if you are applying for a position at a school with a strong religious affiliation, you may also be asked to supply a religious statement or a statement of faith. Not all religious schools will require one, but some will.

The Religious Statement (Statement of Faith) for Academic Jobs - Career Planning and Professional Development Have you ever encountered a request for a religious statement or statement of faith while searching for faculty jobs in your field? Maybe you're wondering what that is and why you might need to write one.

The Office of Career Planning & Professional Development (CP&PD) supports the Graduate Center community in exploring career paths and achieving their professional goals. We provide workshops and information sessions on the job search process, host networking events with alumni and potential employers, and encourage students to identify and apply their transferable skills.

At the Office of CP&PD, we believe it’s never too early to begin planning for your post-graduate career.

The Office of Career Planning & Professional Development - Career Planning and Professional Development The Office of Career Planning & Professional Development (CP&PD) supports the Graduate Center’s students in exploring career paths and achieving their professional goals.

The Graduate Center, CUNY Yuka Miura, a third-year Ph.D. student in Biology, intends to work in the biotech or pharmaceutical field. This spring, with help from the Graduate Center’s Office of Career Planning and Professional Development, she surmounted a number of obstacles to land a paid internship that will get her clo...

Many graduate students are interested in teaching careers in K-12 schools, but may not be sure what credentials they need in order to do so. The first choice you must make is whether you’d prefer to teach at an independent or public school. Based on your decision, you must then determine what types of educational requirements and work experiences you will need to help make you an eligible and promising candidate.

Pathways for Graduate Students to K-12 Teaching Careers - Career Planning and Professional Development Many graduate students are interested in teaching at K-12 schools, but might not be sure how to get started. This blog post explains the different pathways to certification.

Thank you notes are an important part of conducting a job search and making professional connections. They help show that you are genuinely engaging with someone and appreciative of their time and guidance. Once you begin writing thank you notes, you’ll be amazed at how little time it takes and how big of an impression they make.

Thank You Notes: An Important Part of Your Job Search - Career Planning and Professional Development Thank you notes are an important part of conducting a job search and making professional connections. Once you begin writing thank you notes, you’ll be amazed at how little time it takes and how big of an impression they make.

Sara Flowers received her Doctorate in Public Health from the Graduate Center and is now the Vice President of Education and Training at Planned Parenthood.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Sara talks to us about what it takes to become a s*x educator, the benefits of developing strong relationships within your cohort, and the advantages of finding clarity as soon as possible when it comes to how you’ll apply your degree.

Public Health at Planned Parenthood (feat. Sara Flowers) - Career Planning and Professional Development Sara Flowers received her Doctorate in Public Health from the Graduate Center and is now the Vice President of Education and Training at Planned Parenthood.

The elevator pitch is a form of networking, and we know from research that 70-80% of job seekers attain their jobs through some form of networking that results in referrals and recommendations, rather than just applying to job postings cold online. Your introduction, be it spoken or written, creates a first impression, and we all know that first impressions are very important.

When Less is More: How to Craft a Succinct, to the Point, and Memorable Professional Introduction - Career Planning and Professional Development The elevator pitch is a form of networking. Your introduction, be it spoken or written, creates a first impression, and we all know that first impressions are very important.

Lisa V. Gale received her PhD in Social Welfare from the Graduate Center and is now the Chief Program Officer at StoryCorps.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Lisa talks to us about why every individual’s story matters, the benefits of asking those around you what career they see you having, and the value of a CUNY education.

Social Welfare at StoryCorps (feat. Lisa V. Gale) - Career Planning and Professional Development Lisa V. Gale received her PhD in Social Welfare from the Graduate Center and is now the Chief Program Officer at StoryCorps.

At the end of virtually every interview, your interviewer will ask if you have any questions. Your answer should always be a resounding “Yes!” Asking questions at the end of the interview both signals that you came prepared, having done research on the company before you got there, and can give you valuable insight into the position that might help you decide whether you should accept or decline a potential job offer.

Questions to Ask at the End of a Job Interview - Career Planning and Professional Development At the end of virtually every interview, your interviewer will ask if you have any questions. This blog post provides advice for what to ask.

Marissa Barrera received her PhD from the GC’s Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences program. She is the owner of New York Neurogenic Speech-Language Pathology P.C., as well as the Program Director of Yeshiva University’s Graduate Program in Medical Speech Language Pathology.

In this episode of Alumni Aloud, Marissa tells us about bridging clinical and educational experiences in speech language sciences, how she founded her own private practice, and her experience in higher ed admin positions.

SLH Sciences at NY Neurogenic SLP & Yeshiva University (feat. Marissa Barrera) - Career Planning and Professional Development Marissa Barrera received her PhD from the GC’s Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences program. She is the owner of New York Neurogenic Speech-Language Pathology P.C., as well as the Program Director of Yeshiva University’s Graduate Program in Medical Speech Language Pathology.

If it worries you that you don’t have enough experience on your resume, you can strengthen it by completing Micro-Internships such as the ones offered via Parker Dewey. Micro-Internships are mutually beneficial for interns and employers. The companies who hire have opportunities to build a talent pipeline, while students and graduates get real insight into what it’s like to work for a particular company or in a specific role.

The Value of Completing Micro-Internships & How to Find Them via Parker Dewey - Career Planning and Professional Development Micro-Internships help you gain new skills and explore career paths. Parker Dewey's website is one way you can find them.