First Impressions Matter
A resume is often your very first step into the professional world, acting as a crucial snapshot of your potential before you ever step into an interview room. Employers spend only a few seconds scanning your document, meaning clean formatting, concise bullet points, and clearly highlighted skills are essential to make a strong initial impression. Translating academic coursework, campus involvement, and part-time jobs into compelling professional experience can be challenging. visit the Center for Career & Professional Developmentand our career advisors can help you tailor your resume to specific industries, translate your student achievements into impactful statements, and eliminate formatting errors that might otherwise hold you back.
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Opportunities
- 2027 Marketing Summer Analyst Program at Morgan Stanley
- Group Leader at Because We Can Sports
- Activity Specialist – Sports at Because We Can Sports
- New York Accounting Internship (PAID*) at Olami
- Licensed Fee for Service Social Worker – Hybrid – The Jewish Board
- (#oKSAAfww) Intern, Assessment Services at Port Authority of NY & NJ
- Quantitative Finance Associate Summer Internship Program 2027 New York at Barclays
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Check out on campus student jobs
Need some hands-on experience? Students from all majors can execute short-term, paid, typically remote, professional projects that allow you to build and demonstrate skills while exploring potential career paths. Get started today!
Check Out Upcoming Events
American Express Undergraduate Multi School Event – Sep 10, 2026 · 11 AM–3 PM EDU – In-Person
New York State Civil Service 101 Information Session – Sepr. 15 from 3-4pm. Virtual
CSI CUNY Cultural Corp Information Session – Sept. 24 from 2:30-3:30pm in Building 1P-223
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Complete Your Handshake Profile
Your first and most important step is to activate your Handshake account by logging in with your STU email. This is our official platform for jobs, internships, career fairs, and workshops. Don’t just activate it—complete your profile! A complete profile makes you significantly more likely to be contacted by employers who are actively looking for candidates just like you.
Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) contributes directly to the social mobility of College of Staten Island students by empowering them to be marketable and competitive for life-long career opportunities through the delivery of a comprehensive range of services and individualized support that respects student needs and diversity. Learn more by visiting our website. Follow us on Instagram and connect with us on LinkedIn.
By: The Career Team
