Looking to get involved in your community?  Here are a list of volunteer/service opportunities that you can participate in the NYC area: 826NYC Description: After-school tutors volunteer once a week to provide homework help and lead workshops on kid-friendly topics like writing scary stories. Location: 372 Fifth Ave between 5th and 6th Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn Phone No: (718) 499 - 9884 Website: 826nyc.org   Ali Forney Center Description: Teach at-risk LGBT youth résumé building and other essential skills during the center’s employment-placement program.  Location: 224 West 35th St, 15th Floor Phone No: (212) 222 - 3427 Website: aliforneycenter.org New York Needs You Description: Mentor Coaches collaborate one-on-one with students on projects like résumé-writing and interviewing, while Career Coaches serve on workshop panels, fill in for Mentor Coaches or give informational interviews. Have more than 15 years of professional experience in...

Identifying Scam Jobs --Zeenib Younis The advertisement is written very poorly When you find uncertainty in the job’s description, such as very vague job duties, sentences that don’t make sense or inconsistencies, you can bet that it's a job scam. Receiving emails from a non-business address An official hiring manager will have the company’s name as the end of his/her email address. However, if a potential employer contacts you from emails such as Aol Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo, right away you should believe that it's a scam job. They cannot use their personal email to reach out to you—only the business one. Company contacts you at odd hours Remember, work emails can only be sent and answered during the normal business hours. Therefore, getting an email 2’o clock in the morning is another sign of a scam job. You are receiving emails from an Employer, Job Recruiter, or Job Board Be careful of employers who find your resume on Monster, Ca...

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There is a saying that says “practice makes perfect.” I believe with anything that you want perfected, whether it be a singing performance, a skit role, or playing in a band, practicing is a key component to perfection. Interviewing is also a skill that can be perfected with practice over time. Interviewing does not come natural for everyone, but very few people practice so that they are prepared before the interview is conducted. Preparation before an interview is important because it can help to reduce stress and anxiety and you can now begin to boost your confidence. By having confidence, you will perform better in an actual interview .   These are the following things that you can do to prepare. First start with writing down a list of commonly asked questions. Secondly, prepare to answer the questions, especially the questions that are considered uncommon, such as “ If you were a tree (or animal) what kind of tree (animal) would you be?” To identify areas where you...

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What are some effective ways to communicate with your professor?  Why does this matter?  These are questions we’ll address in this post.     Why is effective communication with your professor important?   Your professor has the power to give you a grade, yes.  Most importantly, though, you can maximize your learning experience beyond grades by staying in step with instructors regarding their expectations and understanding all you can about the course.  This all starts with communication.   Just Ask If you’re confused about what an assignment calls for, or you’re not sure about the grading system, attendance policy or anything else on the syllabus, ask your professor.  Be pro-active and make sure you understand what’s expected in the course early on.     Do you need additional time for an assignment, have to take an extra absence, or know you’ll be late because of a work obligation?  App...

While spending the first 1-2 years in college, drowning in academic assignments, many students tend to avoid thinking about life after college, (yet, it is approaching). We spend resources and dedicate time to evaluate our own interests, values and skills in pursuit of our career aspirations. However, at times understanding the jobs’ market and the potential future growth in a specific career is just as important when choosing and beginning a career. The job market in 2017 is better than it has been in years. Unemployment rates are slowly dropping and employers are having hard time finding qualified candidates given the shortage in the job seekers market. This reality provides recent college graduates (potential employees) with an advantage. In comparison to previous years there is less competition on every job offered. Like most career development preparation assignments, the market research begins with your own evaluation. Once you evaluated your interests and have a c...