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Career Development: Reid Castle, Ground Floor (G2)
Phone: 914-323-5484
Email: careers@mville.edu

The Center for Career Development is dedicated to uninterrupted services and assistance for students and alumni while Manhattanville College engages in hybrid learning. No matter where you are in your career exploration process, it’s never too early to start preparing for your future. Partner with us as you explore your passions, values, and goals. We’ll work with you to develop the skills and experiences needed to achieve the career of your dreams.

Things that are NOT changing: Our values, our mission, and taking a student-centered approach.

About Us

Our approach to career planning is developmental. In today’s competitive market, we are committed to excellence through continuously improving our efforts to educate and prepare our students and alumni to anticipate the future and become collaborative contributors in the global community. We achieve this through individualized career exploration counseling, self-assessment, skill development, and utilizing internship and job search strategies that empower students to take ownership in their personal and professional success.

The Center for Career Development works with students to advance academic and personal experiences into experiential learning opportunities. Our friendly, professional staff offers a complete lineup of both personal services and online resources to help prepare students and alumni for a great future and a meaningful career. Whether it is a career, a job on campus, a summer job, an internship, graduate school, a fellowship, or scholarship, we are here for you.

Your Path to Success in Four Steps: Explore | Experience | Focus | Achieve

Connect on Campus

♦  Get to know students, staff, and faculty.
♦  Check out The Ville to search clubs and organizations on campus
♦  Meet with your Academic Advisor to review course options and electives that interest you
♦  Stop by the Library to learn about all the available resources
♦  Activate your Handshake account to apply for on-campus jobs and check out internships opportunities
♦  Follow CCD on Facebook and Instagram to learn about events and workshops to start building your network 
♦  Stop by the Center for Career Development to learn about career resources, build relationships with counselors to help you during your transition to college

Discover Your Strengths & Interests

♦ Stop by the activities fair in the fall to start exploring opportunities to get involved on campus
♦ Check your Manhattanville email often to learn about events, workshops, and opportunities to try new things
♦ Visit the Sister Mary T. Clark, RSCJ Center to learn about Community Service
♦ Work on campus to build up your resume.

Explore Major & Career Options

♦ Speak with peer advisors, faculty, and career counselors about majors and careers.
♦ Draft a resume with a Career Counselor
♦ Attend career-related workshops and events

Commit to Your Studies

♦ Declare your major and minor
♦ Get help from the Academic Resource Center, advisors, and peer mentors

Engage in Experiential Learning

♦ Participate in community service activities with the Sister Mary T. Clark, RSCJ Center
♦ Talk with The Office of International Students & Study Abroad (OISS) about Study Abroad Programs
♦ Seek out leadership opportunities

Build Career Awareness

♦ Meet with your Career Counselor to complete career assessments (MyPlan and YouScience) and review your results together
♦ Draft a resume and cover letter using the CCD guidebooks and review with a career counselor.
♦ Attend career panels, workshops, and internship and job fairs.
♦ Apply for summer internships using Handshake and other CCD recommended resources.
♦ Ensure you have professional interview attire.

Excel Academically

♦ Confirm degree requirements in Student Planning with your Academic Advisor
♦ Research graduate/professional program options with your Career Counselor and Advisor
♦ Talk to someone from the School of Professional Studies or the School of Education to see if Manhattanville’s Graduate programs are for you

Cultivate Your Career Identity

♦ Complete an Internship
♦ Attend Career Fairs and networking events

Prepare For Your Search

♦ Consult with a career counselor to focus your plan
♦ Update your resume, cover letter, & LinkedIn profile to include internships and leaderships
♦ Practice interviewing

Finish Strong

♦ Keep up with your coursework
♦ Step into leadership positions.
♦ Continue to expand your experiential learning to build your resume.
♦ Complete the Graduate Student Survey at the end of your Spring semester to ensure you stay connected with the CCD.

Expand Career Connections

♦ Meet with a Career Counselor to create a post-graduation plan.
♦ Network with potential employers by attending career-related events and job fairs.
♦ Join a professional association.
♦ Attend an industry event or conference to cultivate your network
♦ Connect with alumni through LinkedIn and networking events.

Implement Your Search

♦ Start applying for full-time jobs prior to graduation (deadlines vary by industry).
♦ Use CCD resources to prepare for interviews.
♦ Select and contact faculty and past employers to request professional references.
♦ Participate in on-campus recruiting & Career Fairs.
♦ Applying to Graduate School? Take the GREs
♦ Track applications/follow-up.

During Virtual Learning

To ensure that the highest level of services is still available to our students, alumni, and employers, the Career Development team has answered some of the most frequently asked questions about our ongoing operations.

All appointments will take place via phone or MS Office Teams. 

    1. To schedule an appointment head to Handshake
    2. Once you’ve selected your appointment category and type, you’ll see an option to select your appointment medium in the upper right corner of your screen.
    3. Click to see if the appointment you’re scheduling can be hosted remotely.
    4. Once the meeting request is confirmed, the CCD counselor will send you an email invitation via Microsoft Teams. You do not need to have any software previously installed; the only requirement is a device with internet access.
    5. Helpful Resources: Schedule an appointment on Handshake and MS Teams Quick Guide 

All events and career fairs will be virtual this fall.  To stay informed about the status of events and programs, check Handshake and RSVP to events of interest. Messaging will be shared with registered students and alumni including all details about how to attend virtually, if applicable.

    1. Fall events can also be found here
    2. Stay up-to-date with all virtual events hosted by employers on Handshake Events
    3. Employers: We value your commitment to recruiting Manhattanville College students. If you would like to explore virtual recruiting, please contact amy.surratt@mville.edu 

We have created a comprehensive online guide to help students every step of the way during your time here at Manhattanville. The Guidebook includes writing a resume, creating a cover letter, skill development & job search strategies, professional development, finding your career, interviewing, salary negotiation and evaluating job offers, and strategies for success.

    1. Click on the Community tab on the bar at the top of the Mville Portal
    2. Click the [Career Development] link under My Organizations
    3. If you do not see anything listed, search [Career Development] in the [Organization Search] Tab and click [Go]


For additional questions on accessing the Blackboard community, please email Meghan.makarczuk@mville.edu

Here are a few tools accessible 24/7 to support your search. These are all available for both students and alumni:

  • Exploring Career Paths: MyPlan is a career planning resource to help you explore options and bring clarity and insight into figuring out what’s right for you in order to assist you in making well-informed decisions about your education and career goals. Get your free account access code by visiting the CCD Blackboard page.

  • Uncover your Talent: YouScience gives students hope, relevance, and direction by expanding their vision of opportunities. Unlike traditional interest surveys, YouScience uses fun, engaging "brain games" to capture real measures of aptitudes (natural abilities most important to career choice). YouScience then translates those talents into real world, high-demand careers. You have the natural aptitudes needed to excel in high-demand, high-wage careers that you’ve never considered, and maybe never even heard of. We help you find where your talents and passions meet and answer the question "What do you want to do with the rest of your life?" Email Careers@mville.edu or contact your Career counselor for access to YouScience.

  • Doing Research: MyPlan’s Career Database provides career profiles, a video library, a salary calculator, and an industry database.

  • Attend Virtual Events: Check the “Events” tab in Handshake to review upcoming Virtual Sessions and Workshops to engage with employers or learn more tips/tricks for your job search.

  • Online Networking: LinkedIn for Students provides resources specifically geared designed to help students create a LinkedIn profile, presence, and professional brand to connect with fellow Valiants and industry professionals.

  • Finding Opportunities: Handshake is an excellent place to start. Your Career Specialist can help you identify additional tools and strategies.

  • Prepping for Interviews: The Career Development Blackboard Internship Section provides interview preparation tips that will sharpen your skills from practice questions to post-interview follow up.

Remote Internship Resources

 

Micro-internships: Parker Dewey

Through Micro-Internships, students can demonstrate their skills, explore career paths, and develop their professional networks. These paid opportunities typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and students can be selected for multiple Micro-Internships.

As the nation responds to the dynamic environment as a result of COVID-19, new Micro-Internship opportunities are being posted daily. Interested students are encouraged to:

  • Create an account at http://info.parkerdewey.com/mville
  • Fill out your profile as completely as possible
  • Review current Micro-Internship projects available
  • Apply to projects of interest
  • Continue to check the platform regularly for new opportunities

Local hiring for face-to-face jobs in communities:

  • Grocery stores, hardware stores, and pharmacy stores are hiring temporary staff to help with stocking and curbside delivery, and also to fill in for regular employees who have to stay home to care for family members or are ill themselves - students should check with their local stores.
  • Northwell Health has immediate and future hiring needs for multiple positions (many of which you can apply for as a current student)
  • Medical scribe companies, such as ScribeAmerica.
  • Amazon is mass-hiring for warehouses and delivery (expected to add around 100,000 employees to meet demand).
  • Grocery delivery services
  • Third-party food delivery services (UberEats, Door Dash, etc.)
  • Some chain restaurants are hiring people to package orders, deliver orders, and to fill in for people who have to take leave.
  • Some local restaurants may be doing the same, if they're able to support additional staff.

 

Freelance/Project-Based Jobs that you can complete remotely:

 

All of these sites have filters for remote or work from home, part-time, and entry-level jobs:

 

Additional resources:

  • The Muse (only filters remote, entry-level, mid-level, senior-level)
  • ZipRecruiter (only filters work from home and part-time)
  • 25+ sites for finding remote jobs. The beginning of the article explains the difference between working from home, telecommuting, and working remotely; then each entry includes the website, what skills it focuses on, and how the site is organized. We did not vet any of these boards to see if candidates or employers are charged fees.

     

In addition to the tools accessible 24/7 to support listed above, the following are some resources to potentially identify a new opportunity for the summer.

  • Build your skills with free online courses like Coursera, EdX, and Harvard’s Free Online Learning
  • Volunteer – Idealist is a great resource to find opportunities
  • Explore graduate school programs that align with your interests.
  • Connect with local companies or alums doing interesting work. Propose a project you would like to help them with over the summer.
  • Fill out your online Handshake and LinkedIn profiles: It’s a simple step, but a really effective way to start engaging with potential employers online.
  • Follow employers you’re interested in on Handshake: By following an employer, you’ll be alerted when they post an upcoming online event. Many employers will be offering virtual sessions to meet with you and share information about their company and recruiting processes.

The following best practices are from the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ NACE Community as well as discussions during Town Halls and Virtual Roundtables in spring 2020.

  1. Start with the basics. Your virtual internship should incorporate the elements that give your in-person program value: meaningful work that is tied to your organization’s mission and goals; immersion in your organization’s culture; and the opportunity to build a community with other interns that outlasts the summer.
  2. Re-earn buy-in from your intern managers. Anecdotally, some employers have reported internal resistance to making the internship program virtual. Provide your intern managers with the tools and guidance they need to make the virtual experience work for everyone. Develop a toolkit for your managers that is based on the resources your managers say they need. This might include detailed information about processes, slide decks that the manager can amend for use in onboarding interns to a particular unit, and revamped job descriptions for the interns that reflect the change in environment
  3. Provide your interns with the necessary technology. If your interns were on site, they would likely be provided with the necessary equipment. Replicate that for their virtual experience. Don’t assume they have Wi-Fi or a laptop or access to the various platforms needed to get their work done.
  4. Make your interns’ work meaningful. A virtual experience has a certain amount of “disconnect” baked in, so it is important that you use every opportunity to build connections. Chief among these is giving your interns work that gives them a chance to connect with and contribute to the goals of your organization.
  5. Recognize the challenges your interns face working virtually. Your interns are likely working from home and may not have access to a private space. They will likely need to deal with interruptions, background noise, and other distractions. Don’t misinterpret a lack of privacy as a lack of professionalism.
  6. Have your interns adhere to a schedule. A schedule is fundamental to providing your interns with structure. This doesn’t mean, however, that your schedule has to be static or rigid. You can build in flexibility based on the work and interaction required.
  7. Provide your interns with the opportunity to interact with each other. Connection with other interns is important: Provide the means, e.g., tools and platforms, so they can work in teams as well as connect “socially” and build interactions into their schedules.
  8. Emphasize communication. Schedule regular check-ins with your interns and provide (or ask your intern managers to provide) ongoing feedback.

 

Additional Resources for Remote Internships/Work: