Office Of CareerAdvancement Frequently Asked Questions
| Bronx campus |
New Rochelle campus |
| West Hall, 4th floor |
Main Hall |
| 2467 Jerome Ave. |
434 Main Street |
| Bronx, NY 10463 |
New Rochelle, NY 10801 |
| (718) 933 - 7065 |
(914) 740 - 6470 |
| Hours: |
Hours: |
| Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 7:30pm |
Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 7:30pm |
| Fri 8:30am - 2:00pm |
Fri 8:30am - 2:00pm |
| Toll free:1(888)55-MY-OCA |
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We work with all currently enrolled students. We also assist alumni (lifetime free service), employers, faculty, and staff.
No. We are happy to meet with anyone who comes to our offices. We suggest that you bring arecent resume (if one is available) and prepare a list ofquestions / topics that you wish to discuss. Should you prefer to set up an interview for a specific date and time,simply call our office.
We assist you inall of your career planning efforts. We provide individual career counselingservices, conduct workshops on resume writing, interviewing, networking, career planning, etc., locate full and part - time employment opportunites, coordinate an internship (co-operative education) program, provide career assessment, and host a number of on campus recruitment events and job fairs throughout the year.
It is never too early to begin planning your career! We strongly suggest you come to our office in your first year of studies, and then become a frequent visitor in succeeding years.
Yes. Internshipsare strongly suggested for all students and required by some majors. Come in, meet with our Internship Coordinator, who will explain the requirements and then work one on one with you in finding suitable internships in your major. Also, stop by Career Services to sign up to our job posting site where you will find lists of part - time as well as full time job opportunities.
Absolutely. We are happy to provide feedback on resumes and cover letters. We suggest you stop by with copies of both (preferably saved electronically) for immediate assistance. No appointment is necessary.
Mustang JobLink is our internet based tool that helps you search for all types of jobs (part - time, internships, entry level professional positions). You will need tocontact the Office of Career Advancement to obtain a user name and password before using the site for the first time.
Not a problem. Contact the Office of Career Advancement and we will be happy to give you sample resumes that will guide you through the process. You will then be asked to return with your resume for review.
If the answer is yes, simply call or better yet come to either of our twooffices to meet with one of our Career Advisors.