By Lindsey Plewa, Associate Director, Zicklin Graduate Career Management Center I’ve conducted thousands of career advising appointments with graduate students and alumni.  Each person brings a unique story to the table, however the job search challenges that everyone encounters are strikingly similar.  Below are a few of the “roadblocks” I’ve heard and some specific tips on how to start getting past them.  1. I’m applying online but rarely hear from the employer. There is a 20% chance you’ll land an interview if applying online is your sole strategy.  Focus your job search on people, not postings.  LinkedIn is the primary way to find connections at your target companies.  Here’s a short video on how to create a compelling LinkedIn profile: 2. I’m a career changer and fear that my MBA isn’t enough. Get experience and expand your network by volunteering, working part-time or joining a professional association in your new i...

The unofficial first episode of the Zicklin GCMC's Podcast, covering 6 Useful tips about  Networking for Introverts.

By Lindsey Plewa Your resume and cover letter are just two pieces of written communication that are part of the job search. Appropriate follow-up etiquette is just as important but there’s a fine line between being enthusiastic and being pushy. Lately, I’ve been working with students on crafting the perfect email for their particular situation.   Here are two templates to help get you started. When following up with someone you met at a networking event you want to: 1) Reintroduce yourself 2) Explain why you’re interested in speaking with them further 3) Be specific about what you’re asking for Sample networking follow up email: Hi John, It was great meeting you last week at the Direct Marketing Club’s panel discussion. I was really interested in learning how you transitioned from accounting to market research and would love to learn more as I’m going through a similar transition. Are you open to meeting for a coffee at a place convenient for you or s...

This March, Baruch’s Office of Student Life  started a new Student Organization of the Month initiative to recognize the work of student organizations at Baruch College. From the Office of Student Life: “Student Organizations are the centerpiece of student life at Baruch College. They provide students with a community, a place to grow personally and professionally, a chance to advocate and implement change, and a way to give back to the local and global community through service. Each month, the Office of Student Life features a student organization to recognize what the organization and its members have accomplished and contributed to the Baruch community.” The graduate Zicklin Women in Business club (ZWiB) was the first recipient of the Student Organization of the Month distinction. The GCMC sat down with the club’s Executive Board members Helen Huang (MSStatistics) , Chenlu Muliu (MS Accountancy)  and Pooja Mundhra (MS Accountancy)  to talk about what t...

Current interns and employees answer student questions. Photo credit: Zicklin Graduate Beta Alpha Psi Facebook .  Last month, both Graduate Beta Alpha Psi (GBAP) and the Zicklin Graduate Accounting Society (ZGAS) coordinated site visits to Baker Tilly offices.  The visits took place on March 16th and March 20th, respectively.  During the visits, students toured the New York office and learned about the firm, including its culture, values, programs, and current openings.  In addition, students met current interns and employees, including current Baruch students and alumni.  Qian Dong and Xiu Ling Chen coordinated the GBAP visit. Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a nationally recognized, full-service accounting and advisory firm whose specialized professionals connect with clients and their businesses through refreshing candor and clear industry insight. With approximately 2,500 employees ac...

Your Resume: A Quick 2 min. Guide Our GCMC advisor Annie Himmelsbach walks you through how to write a well-crafted resume by discussing how to divide your sections, how to self-evaluate your goals and what to include (and exclude!) in each section. Note: Both active Zicklin Graduate students, and Zicklin Alumni are always welcome (lifetime courtesy!) to schedule an appointment at GCMC when they need assistance in writing, or to review and discuss further improvement on their resume (or career development). Call us at +1 646 312 1330 For more information on the GCMC visit: http://zicklin.baruch.cuny.edu/careers/

By Lindsey Plewa, Associate Director of GCMC Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sarah Goldman, a Baruch MBA student graduating this May, to talk about her experience at Zicklin the last two years.  I remember interviewing Sarah for the full-time MBA program in the spring of 2016.  Her music background was impressive, having completed a Masters already, along with numerous vocal performances, as well as experience teaching.  Naturally, my colleague and I were wondering, “So why the MBA now?”  We were impressed with Sarah’s articulate, thoughtful answers and sensed that she had what it took to do what so many come to the Zicklin full-time MBA program to do; make a career change. Fast forward two years later: Sarah has accepted a fulltime offer with CohnReznick where she’ll be starting as an Assurance Associate this November.  In our conversation she shares many tips for students pursuing graduate studies, but I especially like the three b...