Students Working with the GCMC: Changing Careers During a Pandemic

Yana Edinovich, MS '22

The GCMC has been an invaluable resource during my time at Baruch as a graduate accounting student. As someone who decided to make a career change in the middle of the pandemic, I needed advice and encouragement. Working with the GCMC, I was able to identify areas in accounting that I was interested in the most, build a competitive resume, and get an internship at a high-profile firm.  

 

The GCMC advisors are genuinely interested to learn about students’ backgrounds and tailor the advice and career strategies to their interests and goals. There is never a “one fits all” solution. During the Fall 2020 semester, I worked closely with Annie Himmelsbach. Under her guidance, I was able to identify my strengths and build confidence during the job search and interviewing process. 

 

Each step of the way, whether it is attending the career fair, interviewing, or following up on emails, the GCMC career experts always offer support and spot-on advice. Even when there is no specific agenda for the one-on-one meeting, such as resume writing or LinkedIn profile improvements, coming for a general appointment and talking about my career goals always provides me with great insights.

Connect with Yana:

LinkedIn: Yana Edinovich

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The GCMC offers Zicklin graduate students and alumni a suite of services that includes individualized career advisement and assessment, as well as strategic workshops and training to assist graduate students and alumni in building a career through personal branding, effective communication, and successful networking techniques. 

Our services span many areas including:

•     One-on-One Advising
•     Drop-In Advisement Sessions
•     Self-Assessment Tools
•     Mock Interviews
•     On-Campus Recruiting
•     Job Search Groups
•     Social Media Channels