Graduate Career Management Center

Events

The Graduate Career Management Center (GCMC) partners with employers, student clubs, and various College units to hold various events for Zicklin MBA and MS students. Events include career and professional development workshops, corporate information sessions, networking Meet Ups, industry panel discussions, technical boot camps, and more.

To view all events and register, students and alumni must visit Handshake Events. Events are also promoted to students and alumni by email.

As just some examples, you can find a sampling of upcoming events below. If you experience any issues accessing your student or alumni Handshake account, please contact us at zicklin.gcmc@baruch.cuny.edu.

EY Information Session & Accounting Career Fair Prep (Thursday, September 3rd 2026, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm EDT)

When: Thursday, September 3rd 2026, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm EDT Location: Newman Vertical Campus, 14-220, 55 Lexington Avenue, New York City, New York 10010, United States of America The Baruch Accounting Society, Starr Career Development Center, and Graduate Career Management Center have collaborated on this exciting session! To get ready to put your best foot forward, join us and our EY recruiting rep for an exciting info session/career fair prep workshop, where students will learn about the firm, recruiting timelines, available opportunities as well as how to make the most of a career fair (how to prepare, what to expect, techniques to use, and how to follow up with companies afterward). BARUCH'S ACCOUNTING CAREER FAIRBaruch students are invited to attend the Fall 2026 Virtual Accounting Career Fair on Friday, September 4th from 12-4 pm. At the career fair, recruiters will briefly meet with and/or interview students while providing them with information about their companies. These experiences are ideal for students when deciding where to pursue opportunities. ** Please note, EY will unfortunately not be attending the Accounting Career Fair this year. Their firm will be closed as part of their extended Labor Day holiday weekend closure. However, students will still have the opportunity to learn about EY's opportunities and network at this exciting in-person event the day before the fair!

RESUME DROP-IN (Thursday, September 17th 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT)

When: Thursday, September 17th 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT In-Person Resume Drop-InsGet your résumé ready for the Virtual Career Fair and Employer Expo!Stop by the GCMC for a quick 10-minute résumé review before recruiting season kicks into high gear. Meet one-on-one with a career coach to receive personalized feedback, strengthen your résumé, and ensure it's ready to impress employers . Thursdays Sept 17 & 24 2-4pmThursdays Oct 8 & 15 11am-1pm

Fall 2026 New Venture Accelerator 1 (Wednesday, August 5th 2026, 9:00 am EDT - Friday, August 28th 2026, 11:55 pm EDT)

When: Wednesday, August 5th 2026, 9:00 am EDT - Friday, August 28th 2026, 11:55 pm EDT Location: 55 Lexington Avenue, New York City, New York 10010, United States New Venture Accelerator 1 is a 100% free, 10 week, hands-on program that turns CUNY students (and recent grads) into Founders. Dream Weavers Get: Team-based strategy & ideation (find your dream co-founders), technical support from TLDP students, pitch coaching & storytelling, access to founders, mentors & investors, certificate, prototype & polished business plan.Program Starts: Friday, September  18 @ Baruch CollegeDeadline: Friday, August 28 (Rolling Basis Admission)Learn more and apply here: https://cunystartups.com/accelerator/

Epic Careers Tech Talk: Ethical Machine Learning (Tuesday, September 29th 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT)

When: Tuesday, September 29th 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT Location: Virtual Epic is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming employer information session! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students from all backgrounds to discover the diverse and exciting career paths available at Epic. Epic is a healthcare software company headquartered in Madison, WI, with customers in all 50 states and several countries. We design, build, implement, and support an integrated suite of dozens of applications for everything from hospital scheduling to specialty care to billing. By attending this session, you will gain insight into our company's inclusive workforce and culture that reflects the diversity of our global community.

Teacher Panel and Q&A: Hear from our teachers! (Wednesday, August 19th 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT)

When: Wednesday, August 19th 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT Location: Virtual Hear more about the Memphis Teacher Residency program from our current teachers at this interactive panel and Q&A discussion. Make sure to register here to get the Zoom link. We’d love to meet you!The Memphis Teacher Residency is a top-rated teacher training program for college graduates. During the training year, residents earn a fully funded Master’s in Teaching from Lipscomb University with free housing, mentorship, and coaching support in a community that is rooted in our mission of Christian love expressed in equal education. Learn more at www.memphistr.org/residency. Join our virtual panel to learn more about us and the options we have for you from people who are in the program.

Epic Careers Tech Talk: Improving Access – Adolescent Medicine (Wednesday, September 9th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT)

When: Wednesday, September 9th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT Location: Virtual Epic is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming employer information session! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students from all backgrounds to discover the diverse and exciting career paths available at Epic. Epic is a healthcare software company headquartered in Madison, WI, with customers in all 50 states and several countries. We design, build, implement, and support an integrated suite of dozens of applications for everything from hospital scheduling to specialty care to billing. By attending this session, you will gain insight into our company's inclusive workforce and culture that reflects the diversity of our global community.

August 19th - U.S. Customs and Border Protection Virtual Career Expo (Wednesday, August 19th 2026, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT)

When: Wednesday, August 19th 2026, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Virtual Career Expo: We Hire Heroes, August 19, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET. Discover the opportunities and rewards of joining the brave men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. See what it takes to serve on the front lines of national security. Chat one-to-one with recruiters Browse booths with valuable information Attend recruitment webinar sessions for insights about life at CBP Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents can EARN UP TO $60,000* IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES. *Conditions apply. RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES up to $60,000 are available to new CBP Officers. (Location based) $10,000 PLUS UP TO 25% OF BASE PAY INCENTIVE is available for new Air and Marine Operations Air Interdiction and Marine Interdiction Agents assigned to Caribbean locations.  Whether you're just starting out, recently graduated, or bringing military/law enforcement experience, we want you! Work With Purpose. Serve With Pride. Register today!

CBP Officer Recruitment Webinar – August 26th (Wednesday, August 26th 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT)

When: Wednesday, August 26th 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Location: Virtual U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has higher grade opportunities and entry-level openings for Customs and Border Protection Officers, and we need you! Join us to hear from CBP Officers who do the job every day and learn more about a career with OFO on the Northern Border. Every day we provide security and protect our nation’s borders from those who threaten our legitimate trade and travel, safety from harmful substances like fentanyl, and humanitarian aid to those in need. Learn more during a live webinar presentation on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH @ 2:00 PM ET. You’ll get an insider’s view on the challenges and rewards of the job and learn about the qualifications you’ll need to start your federal law enforcement career. ***EARN UP TO $60,000 IN RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INCENTIVES for newly appointed Custom and Border Protection Officers. Conditions apply. Attend the webinar or visit our website for details: https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/ofo/cbpo. Click on the Apply button on this site to register for the event. Complete the short form and select Customs and Border Protection Office (CBPO or CBP Officer) from the Positions of Interest dropdown menu. You’ll receive the webinar link approximately two days before the event. Not interested in law enforcement? Go ahead and register for this webinar and select one of the many other rewarding career opportunities so CBP can stay in touch with news of future career events and position openings.

Zicklin Career Accelerator: Optional Zoom Workshop (Monday, September 14th 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT)

When: Monday, September 14th 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Interested in participating in the Zicklin Career Accelerator this October? Join us for this optional Zoom workshop on September 14 to learn how the 4-week bootcamp works, explore the three career pathways, and determine which one best aligns with your career goals. We'll walk through the weekly activities, explain what to expect, answer your questions, and show you how to get started. Note: Attendance at this workshop is optional. Students who wish to participate in the October Career Accelerator must register by September 15: https://bit.ly/4f8hxBA Any questions? Email us: zicklin.gcmc@baruch.cuny.edu

Zicklin Finance Careers Networking Meet Up Fall 2026 (Friday, September 18th 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT)

When: Friday, September 18th 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT Location: Library and Technology Building, The William and Anita Newman Conference Center, Room 750 (7th Floor), 151 East 25th Street, New York, New York 10010, United States Don't miss this finance careers networking event, co-sponsored by the GCMC, Dogbone Capital and the Zicklin Finance Club.At this event, students will have an opportunity to network with alums and individuals who work in various areas of Finance.The following individuals have confirmed their attendance to network with Baruch students: Iwona Herlihy (MS Finance '26) - ABN AMRO, Analyst, Debt Capital Markets Ruting Xue (MBA '19) - Aflac Global Investments, Vice President, Structured Credit Alyssa Wei (MS Statistics '21) - Barclays, Treasury Capital Management Harmony Marques (BBA Finance) - Carta, Manager, Private Equity Business Development & Partnerships Ace Han (MS Finance '18) - Citi, Global Equities Senior Manager Rudaiba Islam (BBA Finance '21) - Citi, Vice President, Global Product Manager - CitiDirect Global Payments Platform Harry Kyaw (MS Financial Risk Management '24) - Corebridge Financial, Associate Portfolio Management Ismail Bakere (MS Business Analytics '25) - Deutsche Bank, AVP - Munis Business Finance Nakul Desai (MS Financial Risk Management '25) - Freedom Capital Markets, Equity Research Associate Roberta Condini Mosna (MS Finance '24) - Freedom Capital Markets, Investment Banking Analyst Candas Kirnaz (MS Finance '25) - Grant, Herrmann, Schwartz & Klinger, Financial Analyst Grace Popoola (MBA '25) - Jefferies, AVP, Regulatory Affairs Specialist Thomas Irving (MBA '18) - JPMorgan Private Bank, Vice President Mohit Sitlani (MS Finance '24) - Mint Funding, Credit Analyst Mahendra Waghamare (MS Financial Risk Management '25) - Mizuho, Trade Finance Specialist Aye Chan Sint (MS Financial Risk Management '26) - PIMCO, Account Associate Jonathan Yong (MBA '13) - UBS, Director, Director, Equity Research Updates will be made to this list as additional individuals confirm their attendance.September 18, 2026 (Friday)5:30-7:30 PMBaruch Library Building, 7th Floor, Conference Room 750We look forward to seeing you there!

August 25th - Border Patrol Agent Recruitment Webinar (Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT)

When: Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT Location: Virtual The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) needs you for higher grade opportunities and entry-level openings as a Border Patrol Agent, providing security for our nation’s borders from those who threaten legitimate trade and travel, safety from harmful substances like fentanyl, and humanitarian aid to those in need.Register today to learn from an insider’s viewpoint about the challenges and rewards on Tuesday, August 25th at 2 PM ET in a live webinar presentation by USBP Agents. Federal civil service is a great place to start building a career in law enforcement – join the call and learn about the qualifications you’ll need to get your career started.Click on the Apply button on this site to register for the event. Complete the short form and select Border Patrol Agent from the Positions of Interest dropdown menu. You’ll receive the webinar link approximately two days prior to the event. ***EARN UP TO $60,000 IN RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INCENTIVES for newly appointed Border Patrol Agents. Conditions apply. Attend the webinar or visit our website for details: https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/usbp/bpa.Not interested in law enforcement? There are many other great career opportunities at CBP. Go ahead and register for this webinar and select one of the many other career opportunities so CBP can stay in touch with news of future career events and position openings.

LinkedIn & ChatGPT for Career Fairs: Prep and Pitch Like a Pro (Wednesday, August 26th 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT)

When: Wednesday, August 26th 2026, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm EDT Location: Virtual For many students, career fairs feel overwhelming: long lines, fast conversations, and the pressure to make a powerful impression in just a few minutes. But with the right preparation - and a little help from LinkedIn and AI - you can transform those quick chats into real opportunities.Join Jeremy Schifeling, an early LinkedIn insider and OpenAI partner, for an insider’s tour of the most effective ways to prepare for and excel at any career fair. Students will learn how to: Target the right employers – using LinkedIn’s alumni insights and AI-driven search techniques to focus your time where it counts. Come prepared for massive success – by conducting an AI-powered SWOT analysis on target firms, connecting those needs to their strengths, and getting ready to ask awesome, insider-level questions Make a memorable connection – including practicing their pitch ahead of time to make sure it nails the psychological research behind what makes candidates stick

Aprio 101: "Technology, AI Automation, & Risk Advisory Assurance Services" (Wednesday, September 23rd 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT)

When: Wednesday, September 23rd 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Technology, AI Automation & Risk Advisory Assurance ServicesInterested in where technology, innovation, and business strategy intersect? Join us for an inside look at some of Aprio’s most forward-thinking career paths and discover how emerging technologies are shaping the future of professional services.In this session, you'll explore opportunities in Technology, AI Automation, and Risk Advisory Assurance Services while learning how these teams help organizations solve complex challenges, improve processes, manage risk, and leverage technology to drive better business outcomes. You'll gain insight into the types of projects these professionals work on, the skills they use every day, and what a career in these fast-growing areas can look like.Whether you're passionate about technology, interested in emerging trends like artificial intelligence, or looking for a career path that combines business and innovation, this session will help you discover opportunities to make an impact while building future-ready skills. Date: September 23rdTime: 4-5 PM EST Platform: Microsoft Teams

Hot Topics in Business with Career Advisor Jack Pullara (Tuesday, September 22nd 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT)

When: Tuesday, September 22nd 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Live Chat for Zicklin Graduate Students and Alumni (MBA & MS only) with Career Advisor Jack Pullara | 4-5PM at https://baruch.zoom.us/my/jackpullara Join the weekly Zoom conversation with Jack Pullara, former PwC Principal and capital markets enthusiast where we discuss hot topics, investing, careers, or anything else that participants want to talk about.

Hot Topics in Business with Career Advisor Jack Pullara (Tuesday, September 15th 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT)

When: Tuesday, September 15th 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Live Chat for Zicklin Graduate Students and Alumni (MBA & MS only) with Career Advisor Jack Pullara | 4-5PM at https://baruch.zoom.us/my/jackpullara Join the weekly Zoom conversation with Jack Pullara, former PwC Principal and capital markets enthusiast where we discuss hot topics, investing, careers, or anything else that participants want to talk about.