Building a network is important. Start this early (in college) and it will definitely help your career in the future. For all our students, we highly encourage meeting (new) people, especially in events, meetups, and when in business environments. Although business cards are not used as often, if at all, anymore, having a business card at hand when going to networking events can leave a great impression and be a simple reminder of who you are and how people can contact or keep in touch with you. If you would like to create a business card, Canva has some free templates here:  https://www.canva.com/business-cards/templates/ If you want to include a Baruch logo, you can find it here:  https://toolkit.baruch.cuny.edu/reputation-management-toolkit/logos/

By Jennifer Seidman and Justyn Makarewycz Working with an executive recruiter is one resource available to you in the proverbial job search tool bag. But, and we cannot stress this enough, an effective job search employs multiple strategies simultaneously. So, if appropriate, engage with an executive recruiter, but by no means rely on one.  The first thing to understand is how executive search firms (also fondly referred to as head hunters) work. These firms work for the employer, NOT the candidate. They are commissioned by an employer and receive compensation (typically 20-30 percent of the position’s first year salary) after the hired employee has passed a probationary period.             The benefit of using executive search, if you are a strong candidate, is they will push for you. Employers who have engaged an outside recruiter will trust that you have been well vetted and therefore will be more inclined to inter...

MS Statistics ‘24 student, Margie Juardo Espinoza, shared with the GCMC how she employed effective communications and strategy to grow as a data ana lyst and to expand her network in the field .   What has been one of the most important things you’ve learned at your internship?     O ne of the most important lessons I've learned throughout my internship is the value of communication. Clear and effective communication not only ensures that all team members are on the same page, but it also encourages a positive work environment. Specifically, as a data analyst, I've learned the importance of asking proper questions. The process entails not just acquiring and analyzing data but also comprehending the context, recognizing the problem or opportunity, and framing questions that lead to actionable insights. It is important to learn how to effectively communicate the goals and scope of a project to concerned parties and then convert those needs into data-driven solut...