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Career corner: Plant the seed of success now

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Too many interviewees approach the job interview anxious because of the possibility of being asked a tough question that would create an awkward situation. The good news is that you do not have to go through your interviews this way. Now is the time to turn your reactive approach to interviewing into a proactive strategy to find success in the interview.

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Career corner: Work in International Business

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Baruch College has over the past three years experienced a dramatic increase in interest for international business, according to the department of marketing and international business' website. Companies now want to be recognized globally and have been sending their employees to their international firms.
 

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Career Corner: Leadership and Professional Development Program

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In an age in which employers seek top talent and leadership potential, the Starr Career Development Center is responding to changes in the job market by launching the Leadership and Professional Development Program. The program will give Baruch student leaders a competitive edge. Ingrid Tineo, Assistant Director at the Starr Career Development Center and Veronica Ingram-Henry, Assistant Director of Student Life took the initiative to bring forth this program.

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Career Corner: Opportunities for Students in Liberal Arts: What can be done with that degree?

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In the 2007-2008 school year, most freshmen entered the Zicklin School of Business with an intended field of study (80 percent), while others planned on pursuing a degree from the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences (18 percent). The total number of undergraduate students enrolled in that year alone was approximately 12,863, which means 2,315 students were pursuing a liberal arts degree in that year.
 

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Career Corner: Four different types of mentors

Career Corner: Options for political science majors

Political science is usually associated with ideas of government, news and charismatic leaders. Majors in political science supposedly aspire to go to law school or hope to become politicians. However, that presumption should be considered a far cry from the truth. Full story

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Career Corner: LinkedIn: The professional Facebook for networking

"The most successful people are those that have built and continue to build contacts," said Doctor Lisa Orbe-Austin, of the STARR Career Development Center (SCDC),  In order to find a job and to grow professionally, one needs to build a solid network of contacts. Full story

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Career Corner: Leadership opportunities within Baruch

Leadership programs can benefit one's future by providing extra knowledge and opportunity that will expand one's leadership skills and help one realize his or her career goals. Baruch offers many different programs, which includes TEAM Baruch, FLP, RSS, Inroads, SEO, MLT, NYNY. Full story

Career Corner: College steps for the right career path

Extracurricular activities are one outlet that students have to help build their professional skills.  There are many other ways to get your career on track. For freshmen that are at the start of their college journey, exploring your options is the key. Full story

Career Corner: What students are thankful for

It's that time of the year again ,when the autumn leaves are piling up and the chilly air is sinking in. Thanksgiving is nearly upon us. As the holiday approaches, the STARR Career Development Center thought it would be nice to share what Baruch students are grateful for in regards to their academic and professional development. Full story

Career Corner: Mining for company information

There are a lot of steps involved in a job search: preparing a resume, drafting cover letters, networking with professionals, doing research and applying for various positions. It is important to perform research on companies in which one is interested or with whom one is interviewing. Full story