The Graduate Career Management Center (GCMC) is committed to supporting your career growth through professionalism and clear communication. Timely, respectful communication builds reliability, reflects workplace expectations, and ensures fair access to services. Every GCMC career coaching appointment is an opportunity for success, so learning to communicate your needs clearly now will help you both at GCMC and in your future career. How to Contact GCMC: Email: zicklin.gcmc@baruch.cuny.edu Phone: (646) 312-1330 How to communicate effectively with GCMC for better support Cancel or Reschedule Coaching Appointments Promptly – If you can’t attend your coaching appointment, let us know as early as possible so another student can benefit from the time slot. Be Clear and Specific in Emails—Always include your full name, EMPLID, event or appointment details, and your specific request. Request Accommodations in Advance—For disability-related accommodations, please email zicklin.gcmc@baruch.cun...

Starting graduate school is exciting but can quickly become overwhelming . Connecting with a GCMC Career Coach early offers students personalized support, helps them build key skills, and offers guidance to overcome challenges. Oftentimes, students have some ideas about career development that aren’t always true. To help avoid common misconceptions, the GCMC’s Career Coaches share career myths they often hear from grad students, give the realities, and offer their best advice. Coach Lindsey Plewa: Myth vs. Reality Myth: “I’m an introvert, so I’m not good at networking.” Reality: There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to networking, and introverts often excel at it when they play to their strengths. At the GCMC, we host four networking meetups each semester where students can connect in person with alumni in their desired fields. These large events can feel overwhelming, especially if you prefer smaller, more structured conversations. Advice from Coach Lindsey: You can network effective...