May 12, 2020

NEWS & UPDATES
Hear from Baruch Alumni Working as Nonprofit and Government Professionals

Last week, 50+ graduate and undergraduate students tuned in to Baruch's Annual Nonprofit and Government panel featuring Baruch alumni including:

  • Jason Price, MPA '17, Program Associate, Global Ideas for U.S. Solutions, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  • Alyssa Alicino, BSPA '13, MBA '19, Strategic Development, Programmes, United Nations Global Compact
  • Steven Raga, MPA '15, Chief Of Staff, New York State Assembly

Missed it? Watch the recording on the Marxe YouTube Channel .
Career Updates

Congrats to the following students and recent graduates with new jobs, internships, fellowships, or promotions over the past 3-6 months!

  • Reshma Jaigobin, HEA ‘20, Graduate Assistant, Baruch College, Office of Student Life
  • Davinine Boodhu, MPA ‘19, HR Data Associate, NYU Langone
  • John Georges, HEA ‘19, Director of Dedman College Records and Academic Services​, Southern Methodist University
  • Sabrina Bergas, HEA ‘20, CUNY Service Corps Assistant, Hostos Community College
  • Elizabeth F. Donohue, MPA ‘20, Grants Manager, The Peter G. Peterson Foundation
  • Sara Hoenes, MIA ‘21, Program Manager, Accountability Lab, Integrity Icon
  • Jun Chen, MPA ‘20, Intern, Mayor's Office of Community Affairs Unit
  • Joel Desouve, MPA ‘21, Legislative Intern, NYS Assembly Member Frontus, District 46 and Fellow, CUNY University State Senate
  • Orevaoghene Obaro-Best, MPA ‘19, Budget Analyst, NYS Senate, Higher Education
  • Paul Plumitallo, MPA ‘21, Analyst, Fortune Society
  • Monica Saladi, Executive MPA ‘19, Budget Analyst, NYS Senate, K-12 Education
  • David Tarsha, MIA ‘21, Graduate Assistant, Interim Provost James McCarthy
  • Davon Harris, MPA ‘19, Advisor to Council Member Salamanca, NYC Council
  • Marla Dominguez, MPA ‘22, Program Knowledge Specialist, CUNY Explorers
  • Guadalupe Gonzalez, MPA ‘19, Legal Initiatives Coordinator, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs
  • Viktoriia Chubirka, MPA ‘19, Administrative Services Coordinator, CUNY School of Professional Studies
  • Daniela Grosz, MPA ‘19, Business Analyst, Mayor's Office of Contract Services 
  • Ogo Sylla, MIA ‘20, Graduate Assistant, Marxe Professor Rahul Pathak
  • Marek Siek, MIA ‘21, Study Abroad Advisor, Baruch College
  • Samantha Cardoso, MPA ‘19, Project Manager, Phelps Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Wooserk Park, MPA ‘19, Housing Center Research Analyst, American Enterprise Institute
  • Adilene Mendoza, MPA ‘19, NYCitizenship Program Manager, NYC Department of Social Services
  • Michael Cruz, MPA ‘22, Graduate Assistant, Baruch College, Professor Neil Hernandez 
  • Ken Silverman, MIA ‘19, Graduate Research Fellow, Research Foundation of The City University of New York and Doctoral Fellow, The Graduate Center, CUNY
FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES
New! Research Analyst (P/T) - Corporate Social Responsibility (Remote) | $15-16 per Hour

The Weissman Center for International Business is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager student for the position of Research Analyst to read and analyze Corporate Social Responsibility reports issued by the largest companies around the world for the upcoming edition of the CSR-Sustainability Monitor®. More information about the project can be found here . Apply now!
MARXE PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
Today! U.S. Department of State - Virtual Employer Information Session | Marxe Social Impact Career Series | Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 1:00 - 1:45 PM

The U.S. Department of State hires American citizens of all ages and backgrounds to promote U.S. interests around the world. Join us as we welcome Diplomat-in-Residence Tiffany McGriff, who will discuss her experiences representing the U.S. overseas as a Foreign Service Officer, as well as internship and job opportunities with the State Department. Register
New! Virtual Coffee Break with Marxe Career Services | Friday, May 15, 2020, 3:00 - 3:30 PM

Join Suzanne Grossman and Marny Smith of Marxe Career Services to informally speak about career topics and connect with your peers. This week's special guest is Nicole Souza, Director of Special Gifts at Baruch College. Nicole is also a graduate of the Executive MPA program. Register
New! Information Session with U.S. Department of Labor: How to Effectively Apply and Compete for Federal Jobs | Tuesday, June 2, 2020, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

When you look at a federal job announcement do you feel lost? 
Join guest speaker, Dolores Garcia, from the U.S. Department of Labor, for an information session on How to Effectively Apply and Compete for Federal Jobs in the U.S. Department of Labor and other Federal Agencies. Register
BARUCH PROFESSIONAL EVENTS
New! Career Research Using Vault | GCMC - Baruch College | Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 12:30 - 1:30 PM EST

Want to know what it’s like to work in a specific field, role or company? In this class led by a Vault expert, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the platform and how to use it to get the information you need to make better choices in your career. Register today!
OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
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Today!   Career Navigation Roundtable | Pivot Journeys | Every Tuesday in May, 2020, 5:00 - 6:00 PM EST |  Register Now!
New! NYC Service Fellowship Info Session | Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST |  Register Today!
New! Essential Advice for Entry-Level Job and Internship Hunting During COVID-19 | Lindsey Pollak & Chelsea C. Williams | Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST | Register Today!
New! Free Virtual Event: Job Hunting, Networking, and Work During COVID-19 | FindSpark | Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 2:00 PM EST |  RSVP!
CAREER ADVICE
At-Home Networking Strategies

With growing anxiety and isolation spreading across the globe, COVID-19 affects all aspects of our lives. The job market is no exception. While networking remains the top way to find and secure your career of choice, it’s typically practiced in person. This article outlines actions to take to keep you market-ready while in the safety of your own home.
The ‘Dos, Don’ts, And Don’t Worry Abouts’ Of The Virtual Interview, According To A Recruiting Leader

More and more companies are utilizing video calls, screen sharing, and voice chat to transform all aspects of their business, and interviewing is no exception. Paige Sacks, an EY recruiting leader shares her tips for mastering the virtual interview—which she called “the dos, don’ts, and don’t worry abouts.”