News from the CDC

As you navigate your individual career journeys you may come across a dilemma: How do I know if this workplace will be a good fit for me? Since you will presumably spend a significant amount of time in this space, it is natural to be curious about whether your identities – individually and collectively – are valued, supported, and embraced by your employer. Although there is never a way to be 100% certain a position will be a perfect fit, the CDC's Soha Jafarzade offers four tips to b help avoid some potential negative experiences.

Starting and navigating higher education can be overwhelming to anyone and particularly first generation college students. Here is some advice from staff at Skidmore's Career Development Center who were first gen themselves.

Originally from Shanghai, China, Lucy Gao '21, shares some of the questions she had while visiting the CDC, including how to build a resume and how to talk with employers.

Originally from Shanghai, China, Lucy Gao '21, shares some of the questions she had while visiting the CDC her sophomore year. A Management & Business and Economics major, Lucy hopes this article inspires other international students to use the CDC as a trusted resource to become more confident in career exploration.

Skidmore's Career Advisor Network is a Skidmore-exclusive database made up of alumni and parents eager to share their career experiences and advice. This career advisor spotlight focuses on Malcolm Perry '14, who credits alumni networking with helping him to build his career in media & communications.

The CDC Summer Experience Fund awards are accepting applications through March 25, 2019 at noon. Here are some tips to increase chances of gaining $4000 for an unpaid summer experience.

The CDC hosts its Diversity Organization Series, joined by representatives from organizations dedicated to increasing diversity in the workforce. Organizations include MLT Career Prep, InRoads, The T. Howard Foundation, SEO Career, and the Emma Bowen Foundation.

Horizon Media is seeking Summer 2019 interns. Voted one of the best places to work by Advertising Age, LA Business Journal and Crain’s New York, the company's paid summer internship program connects sophomores, juniors, and seniors with leaders in advertising and marketing. An information session will be held on-campus December 12, 2018 so students can learn more about the application process which will take place over winter break.