Career Coaching
Our career coaches offer 1:1 appointments in-person and virtually to work with students and alumni on various career topics including:
- Career exploration and decision-making
- Navigating your current workplace
- Job and internship search strategy
- Networking and connecting with alumni
- Job application assistance (resume, cover letter)
- Interview skills development
- Personal branding and social media assessment
In addition to 1:1 appointments, our career coaches offer weekly drop-in hours Mondays through Thursdays, 4-5pm ET. To sign up for drop-ins, please visit Handshake Events.
To schedule a 1:1 appointment, please visit Handshake Career Center. To sign up for drop-ins, please visit Handshake Events. If you experience any issues accessing your student or alumni Handshake account, please contact us at zicklin.gcmc@baruch.cuny.edu.
Career Content and Resources
The GCMC offers graduate students and alumni a wide range of career content and resources tailored to their success and development. These include resume, cover letter, interview, networking and career planning toolkits. Students can also explore opportunities to build practical experience through case competitions, support for international students, procedures for enrolling in Curricular Practical Training (CPT), and much more.
The GCMC communicates to students each week through these signature weekly emails:
- GCMC Weekly (Tuesdays): A weekly roundup of career events, new, job and internship postings
- Weekly Events Roundup (Wednesdays): A weekly snapshot of upcoming career events both on- and off-campus
- Current Job and Internship Postings (Thursdays): Weekly updated lists of current job and internship postings on Handshake by function
- The GCMC also sends daily emails to remind students of career-related deadlines.
The GCMC also provides content on these channels:
- GCMC Blog: Content from GCMC staff, alumni and students on various career topics and experiences.
- GCMC LinkedIn Group: A network of Zicklin graduate alumni and individuals from the Zicklin community to connect and post career-related updates and news.
- GCMC Podcast: Off-the-record thoughts and perspectives from hiring managers and students who have unique perspectives to share about careers and life.
- GCMC YouTube Channel: Video-based content on various career topics and tools.
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You can also read about all the resources available to students and alumni in the categories below on Handshake. If you have trouble logging into Handshake to access any of these resources, please email us at zicklin.gcmc@baruch.cuny.edu.
Job Application Materials
Resources in the Job Application Materials category provide tools and guidelines for building a solid resume, writing an effective cover letter, optimizing a LinkedIn profile, and utilizing Handshake. Each toolkit contains steps and examples to educate and guide students on presenting their qualifications, experiences, and professional persona. This category also includes a video tutorial for getting started on the Handshake platform.
Resume Building
Cover Letter Writing
LinkedIn Profile
Handshake Platform
Career Exploration and Assessment
The Career Exploration & Assessment section provides a variety of resources to facilitate career development and self-evaluation. It offers tools for career changers, industry-specific websites and advice, an internship experience database from Zicklin students who interned at various companies, self-assessment tools, and more.
Explore and Assess
Job and Internship Search
The Job & Internship Search section provides resources and tools for students seeking employment or internship opportunities. It includes career search resources, Handshake tools, On-Campus recruiting and career fair guides, and information on Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
Search Resources
Handshake Features
On-campus Recruiting
CPT Resources
Conferences and Career Fairs
Skill Building
The Skill Building section provides resources designed to enhance your capabilities and competencies in various professional areas. This includes developing networking skills, such as making connections through informational interviews, leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, and improving your interview skills. It also has resources on preparing for specialized interview formats, like video or case interviews, and mastering negotiation techniques.
Networking
Interviewing Skills
Negotiation Skills:
Podcast
- GCMC Podcast: Unique perspectives about careers and life from hiring managers, alumni and students.
Consulting Bootcamp
- Management Consulted Subscription: Access self-paced consulting training modules, from case interview preparation and industry overviews, to Excel and PowerPoint training, to sharpen your consulting acumen and prepare for case interviews.
Experiential Learning and Subscriptions
The Experiential Learning and Subscriptions section offers resources designed to extend learning beyond the classroom and provide practical, hands-on experience. Gain valuable work experience through remote experiences from Extern.com and Forage that connect students with large companies to work on projects and gain insights into various industries. Challenge yourself in real-world scenarios by joining a case competition. Lastly, free news subscriptions ensure that Zicklin students remain well-informed about current events, industry trends and business insights.
Experiential Learning
- Extern.com: Engage in remote externship opportunities with top companies.
- Forage Virtual Work Experience: Engage in virtual projects, build experience, enhance your resume.
- Parker Dewey Micro-Internships: Explore short-term, professional assignments that fit your schedule.
- MindSumo: Tackle real-life challenges posted by companies and improve your problem-solving skills.
- Case Competitions: Join competitions to solve real business problems and connect with industry leaders.
Consulting & Case Study
- Management Consulted Subscription: Access self-paced consulting training modules, from case interview preparation and industry overviews, to Excel and PowerPoint training, to sharpen your consulting acumen and prepare for case interviews.
- Case Interview Prep: Utilize our resources to excel in case interviews, a critical part of consulting job applications.
News and Information
- GCMC Podcast: Unique perspectives about careers and life from hiring managers, alumni and students.
- Free News Subscriptions: Stay informed with the latest industry trends and news with subscriptions offered exclusively to Zicklin students.
Resources for International Students
The Resources for International Students section includes Curricular Practical Training (CPT) resources such as a step-by-step guide and instructional video on registering for the Graduate Internship Course, a requirement to obtain CPT. It also includes access to Interstride, a platform designed specifically for international students to assist with career services, networking, and navigating the complexities of studying and working in the US.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Additional Support
- Resources for International Students: On- and off-campus resources for international students in their career and professional development.
- Interstride: Comprehensive platform designed to enhance career exploration and job search experience for international students.
- Interstride: H-1B back-up options for international students
