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The Office of Career Planning & Professional Development at the @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social. Prepares students for careers inside, outside, & alongside the academy. cuny.is/careerplan www.instagram.com/careerplangc

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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Reminder of our webinar, midday tomorrow! Come with any questions or concerns about how to prepare for job interviews. Be there for a leg up in the non-academic job market!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Hitting the non-academic job market and looking for tips on how to nail the job interview? Come to our upcoming webinar! We'll be covering how to prepare, handling tough questions, and stand out in a competitive job market. You can find the Zoom link below
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Mastering the Job Interview: Stand Out and Get Hired - Career Planning and Professional Development
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm - Webinar Description Are you preparing for non-academic job interviews and wondering how to stand out? You’ve put in the work—refining your resume and…
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We have another awesome event coming up tomorrow, and this one's in person! Queer Career Insights will be held at 4:30 at the Graduate Center, see further details and register at the link below
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Another reminder, this time for tomorrow's event on applying for Higher Ed Admin jobs! Join us online at 4pm if you're interested in how you can transition your graduate studies into a career in higher education administration!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Reminder of tomorrow's event, Making a Difference: GC Alumni on Advocacy and Public Policy! Join us T 11am, register at the link below
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
CP&PD Resource of the Day: The CP&PD's website has a repository of past webinars, so if you missed an event but are looking to hear some great speakers give useful insight on any of a slew of topics related to career planning and the job market, check them out! They can be found here:
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Webinar Recordings - Career Planning and Professional Development
To view any of our past webinars, simply click on one of the links below; enter your name, email address, and program affiliation when prompted (this is for our office records only); and click…
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Come to the first annual Queer Career Insights, held in person on Wednesday 4/29 at 4:30pm at the GC! Brought to you together with the LGBTQI+ council and CLAGS, this will be a job market panel featuring queer GC Alums, speaking to students on preparing for the job market. Register here:
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Check out our online event on Monday 4/27 at 11am, Making a Difference: GC Alumni in Advocacy and Public Policy! Alumni Ruth Delaney and Samuel Stein will discuss careers in advocacy and public policy, and share how to translate experience in graduate school to this work. Register here:
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Making a Difference: GC Alumni in Advocacy and Public Policy (Online Event) - Career Planning and Professional Development
Monday, April 27, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Many Graduate Center students are drawn together by a shared commitment to the public good. But what does it look like to carry that mission beyond…
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Come to our upcoming event on applying to jobs in Higher Ed Admin! This online, at 4pm April 28th event will be geared towards preparing graduate students with the strategies needed to pivot into higher education administration in an interactive workshop with hands-on exercises. Register here:
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Applying for Higher Ed Admin jobs (Online Event) - Career Planning and Professional Development
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - This interactive workshop is designed to equip doctoral students with the practical strategies needed to successfully pivot into higher education…
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
CP&PD Resource of the Day: For our international students we have a page dedicated to resources just for you! If you're looking to hit the job market soon, or if you're just curious as to what resources are available, you can check them out here:
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Career Resources for International Students - Career Planning and Professional Development
The Office of Career Planning & Professional Development helps international students to develop a strategy for the U.S. job or internship search. International Students looking to work by utilizing t...
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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
If you're on the job market, be sure to check out the Job Boards and Search Engines Database from @careerplangc.bsky.social to find opportunites that are a good fit. Then, when you're ready, set up a Writing Center appointment to get help with your job materials:
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Job Boards & Search Engines Database - Career Planning and Professional Development
Resources for Finding Jobs in Academia Faculty Positions at Colleges and Universities American Association of Community Colleges Chronicle Careers Community College Jobs Council for Christian…
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Reminder about The Humanities and Social Science International Pathways Panel tomorrow! Being held via Zoom, register below!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We are pleased to have a special edition of Alumni Aloud for you all! This is a conversation from a panel event in February with panelists Carla Barrett (PhD, Sociology), Delia Mellis (PhD, History) and Brandon Konstat (JD) discussing careers in prison education. Have a listen at the link below!
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Building a Career in Prison Education: Pathways, Skills, and Professional Opportunities (feat.Carla Barrett, Delia Mellis, Brandon Kronstat) - Career Planning and Professional Development
This is a special edition of Alumni Aloud. This conversation was recorded in February 2026 as part of a virtual panel event. Our three panelists—Carla Barrett(PhD, Sociology), Delia Mellis (PhD,…
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
CP&PD Resource of the Day: If you're a student or recent alumni looking for advice on career-related issues, book a appointment one on one with our career advisers! They can help develop a strategy, edit job documents and prepare for job interviews. Book here:
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Career Services - Career Planning and Professional Development
Talk to a Career Adviser Career Advisement We are happy to meet with students and recent alumni (up to 5 years out) to discuss any career-related issues. Our career advisers can help you: Develop a…
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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Students, remember to submit your work ot the Student Achievment Portal by 4/17!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
The Humanities and Social Science International Pathways Panel is coming up! Next Monday we'll have a great slate of alumni to discuss their career paths and the international job market, and how they've used the skills they developed at the GC. Register here: gc-cuny-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Humanities/Social Science International Pathways Panel. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Join the Office of Career Planning and Professional Development in conversation with three Graduate Center alumni, each of whom have career paths that have led them abroad. The alumni will discuss their...
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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Do you see a conference in your future? You'll want to submit a strong abstract and we have tips for how to do just that! Join us next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for our Writing a Conference Abstract workshop. Register with the QR code or on our website: buff.ly/mqOxmQX
Flyer for "Writing a Conference Abstract" with black text on a yellow background reading: "Thinking of attending a conference? In this webinar we’ll talk through calls for proposals (CFPs) for graduate-school, regional, and national conferences, and discuss best practices for writing your abstract. We’ll provide examples of successful abstracts, and also look at some that failed to effectively navigate the sometimes-idiosyncratic language of a CFP to help you consider why they were unsuccessful. 

Tuesday, March 31 @ 2 PM

Register here: [QR code]
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The City University of New York @cuny.edu · 25/03/2026
✨ Get paid to do what you love! CUNY Cultural Corps is offering $20/hour internships at museums, theaters, and cultural organizations across NYC this fall. Build your resume, expand your network, and make an impact in the arts. 🔗 Apply by March. 31: cuny.edu/culturalcorps
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Still time to apply to the Summer Institute on Careers Beyond the Academy! A funded opportunity for doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences to explore options outside faculty roles, applications close Friday. Follow the link for details: careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog/summer-...
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Call for Applications: Summer Institute on Careers Beyond the Academy for PhDs in the Humanities & Humanistic Social Sciences - Career Planning and Professional Development
The Graduate Center’s Office of Career Planning & Professional Development invites PhD students to apply to the Summer Institute on Careers Beyond the Academy, a funded, cohort-based program for…
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Listen to our most recent episode of Alumni Aloud! We have an very interesting interview with Christian Martinez, an alumnus of our Cognitive Neuroscience Masters program on the CUNY system! You can find it here: careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/blog/cogniti...
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Reminder: our Career Fair is coming up this Friday! Come talk to some of our fantastic employers, such as NineDot Energy, a leading developer of large scale battery energy storage in the New York area. Register via Handshake at the link below @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Join us at the 2026 Spring Career Fair! On Friday March 6 between 10am and 1pm you'll be able to meet with over 20 employers in attendance, looking to hire CUNY graduate students. Register on Handshake here: app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_f...
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Tomorrow! Join us at 12pm on zoom for a webinar focused on exploring career pathways through your strengths. Sign up using the QR code below!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Today at 3: Join us on zoom for an information session on the summer and academic year fellowships hosted by the Vera Institute of Justice. Sign up here! bit.ly/48jBvHB
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Vera Institute of Justice - Summer 2026 and AY 2026-27 Fellowships Information Session - Career Planning and Professional Development
Thursday, December 4, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm - Please join us for an information session on the summer and academic year fellowships hosted by the Vera Institute of Justic. Vera’s mission is to end ...
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Wondering which career paths are the best fit for your unique strengths? Join us Wednesday December 10th for our webinar: Explore Career Pathways Through Your Strengths. Sign up using the QR code here or on our website!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Join us Wednesday, November 19th at 12pm on Zoom for our alumni panel on careers in state and local government. Sign up using the QR code here or on our website!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Tomorrow! Join us for our webinar: The Art of the Cover Letter. Sign up using the QR code below or on our website!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Join us Wednesday November 12 at 12pm on Zoom for The Art of the Cover Letter: Crafting a Message That Gets You Noticed. Register using the QR code here or on our website!
Flyer for event hosted by the CUNY Graduate Center's Office of Career Planning & Professional Development: The Art of the Cover Letter: Crafting a Message That Gets You Noticed. Event scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 at 12pm on Zoom.
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
💡 Career tip of the week: AI parser programs search for a match between keywords in companies' job ads and the language you use on your resume. Want to see how your resume stacks up? Consider checking out Jobscan.co, Tealhq.com, or ResyMatch.io.
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ResyMatch.io | Free Resume Scanner & Optimizer by Cultivated Culture
ResyMatch is a free resume scanner that will score your resume based on your target job description and help you win more interviews!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
💡 Career Tip of the Week: If you're on the job market, linkedin is a great tool for networking and maintaining professional connections. Our website has several resources on how to leverage LinkedIn during your job search, including both blog posts and recorded webinars.
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Friday (tomorrow!) at 1pm: join the Baruch College Writing Center for their Friday skill series workshop. This week is focused on crafting a polished cover letter. Read more and sign up here: tinyurl.com/3v95xnhm
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Friday skill series: Cover Letters | Baruch College Event Calendar
Friday skill series: Cover Letters. Fri Oct 17 2025, 1:00PM.
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Join us October 15 at 12pm for our webinar, "Job Searching in Uncertain Times: Smart Strategies for Success." This session is open to Graduate Center students, postdocs and alumni from all fields and will provide practical tools and guidance to move your job search forward with confidence.
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
All students are welcome to attend the Women in Data Science NYC Conference, this Friday, 5/16, at 11am–5pm. This event will be in person at the CUNY Graduate Center in the Skylight Room. Register and see a schedule of events here: careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/events/women...
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Join us today at noon for "Creative Job Search Strategies in Uncertain Times"!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Join us for our upcoming info sessions on how you can do an internship for credit in Fall 2025! The next session is this coming Tuesday, May 6 at 2pm. Register here: careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/events/infor...
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
This Monday, April 28 at 10am: Join our info session on Fall 2025 Teaching Opportunities in New York City Public Schools. If you can't make it, feel free to sign up anyway! We will send a recording to all who register. careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/events/info-...
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Join us May 7 at 12pm for our webinar, "Creative Job Search Strategies in Uncertain Times." In this workshop, career and leadership coach, Satya Chheda, will share innovative job search strategies to help you stand out in a competitive market. careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/events/creat...
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
💡The job search can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re not sure where to begin. A career advisor can help you break the process into manageable steps, build momentum, and stay focused. Book an appointment to start crafting a plan that works for you!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
💡Career Tip of the Week: Unsure how your academic experience translates into a career? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Book an appointment with one of our career advisors — we can help you explore options, identify transferable skills, and plan your next steps.
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Wondering how you can use LinkedIn to your advantage? Join our webinar, "Putting LinkedIn to Work: Job Searching, Networking, and Personal Branding!" On Wednesday, April 23 at 12pm. Register here: careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/events/putti...
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
💡Career Tip of the Week: Crafting a CV or resume for jobs beyond academia? It’s not just about listing experiences—it’s about tailoring and translating. Make an appointment with a career advisor to learn how to highlight your strengths for different audiences and make your application stand out!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
💡Career Tip of the Week: Wondering how to explore career paths beyond academia? Informational interviews are one of the best ways to learn from professionals in fields that interest you. Not sure how to get started? Make an appointment with a career advisor — we can help!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
💡Are you developing skills beyond research and teaching — like project management, writing, or collaboration? These are valuable! Meet with a career advisor to learn how to present them effectively on your resume, CV, and LinkedIn profile to appeal to employers in multiple fields.
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Interested in thinking about your skills in new ways? Join our Zoom workshop with special guest, Derek Attig (Assistant Dean for Career & Professional Development, Graduate College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), on April 9 at 3pm! Register today!
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
💡 Career Tip of the Week: Treat internships like extended job interviews! Show initiative, ask questions, and build relationships—they can lead to full-time roles or valuable connections. Join our internship info session on 4/7 @ 2pm to learn how you can complete an internship for academic credit!
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Information Session: Completing Internships for Academic Credit - Career Planning and Professional Development
Monday, April 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - In this Information Session, you will learn about IDS 81620: Scholarly Praxis at Work in the World (full description below), a 3-credit course that allows P...
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
🔊 Interested in a career outside of academia? Attend our in-person event in the Segal Theater this Friday, March 21 at 11am: "GC Degrees at Work: Exploring Career Paths Beyond Academia." Join in a lunchtime conversation with alumni working outside of tenure-track roles. Lunch will be provided! 🥪🥤
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GC Degrees at Work: Exploring Career Paths Beyond Academia - Career Planning and Professional Development
Friday, March 21, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Join us for a lunchtime conversation with alumni working outside of tenure-track roles. Connect with alumni who've dealt with similar career questions and...
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CUNY Graduate Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Concerned about grant funding? Graduate Center experts share grant guidance and resources amid a shifting federal funding landscape www.gc.cuny.edu/news/advice-...
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Advice on Finding and Maintaining Grants in an Uncertain World
Graduate Center experts share grant guidance and resources for faculty and students amid a shifting federal funding landscape.
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
💡Career Tip of the Week: Not sure what career path is right for you? An internship can help you explore different roles, gain hands-on experience, and discover what you enjoy (or don’t!). Read our two-part blog on finding the right internship for you and how to navigate the internship timeline!
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Find the Right Internship for Your Career: Part 1 - Career Planning and Professional Development
A guide for navigating the internship application timeline with confidence and clarity, breaking down the application timeline, based on both company size and industry.
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GC Writing Center @writingcentergc.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Being on the job market is stressful @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social , but knowing where to find support can make things a *little* more manageable. Check out these resources available through the Office of Career Planning and Professional Development:
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Home - Career Planning and Professional Development
Virtual Walk-In Hours Our office continues to offer all of our services remotely, including walk-in meetings. You do not have to schedule a meeting in advance; simply join our office’s walk-in Zoom…
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Career Plan GC @careerplangc.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
💡 Career Tip of the Week: Preparation is key! Research the company, practice common questions, and have examples ready to showcase your skills. Confidence comes with practice—mock interviews can help. Schedule an appointment with one of our advisors today for practice and guidance!
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