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Student & Alumni Resources
The Career Resource Center offers unique resources to current students and alumni of all majors to assist with their career development. Whether you are deciding on a major, applying to graduate school, or searching for an internship or full-time position after graduation, the CRC can help with that.
SUNY New Paltz students are encouraged to actively engage in career planning and thoughtfully choose their majors. Students who are still exploring majors can make an appointment with a Career Specialist to explore potential career paths. The tool below offers suggestions on different career paths you can take within your major and opens up opportunities you may not have thought of before.
Professional references are people who can speak to your capabilities as an employee or a student. References typically share with a potential employer how they know you, how long they have known you, and speak to your strengths and thoughts about you in a professional or academic setting in order to encourage the employer to hire you. It is recommended only to ask people for references that you know will speak positively on your behalf. This could be faculty you have taken a class with, supervisors from jobs or internships, or coworkers who collaborated with you on projects. References do not include family or friends.
Reference information or statements such as "References on Request" should not be included on your resume. Instead, prepare a Reference List in a separate document that includes the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of your references. This document should have the same font, header, and general format as your resume. Be sure to contact your references ahead of time to confirm they are willing to provide a reference for you, and follow up to let them know when specific employers might be contacting them.
The Goal of Interviewing
Convince the employer that you are the best candidate for the job
Demonstrate that you possess the necessary skills for the position:
Job specific skills
Transferable skills
Personal characteristics
Exhibit enthusiasm, confidence, professionalism, and preparedness throughout the entire interview process!
Be aware of illegal interview questions: Interviewers are required by law to keep questions asked job related. Charges of discrimination may result from improper or illegal interview questions. These are interview questions that are related to a candidates age, race, ethnicity, color, gender or sex, country of national origin or birthplace, religion, disability, marital or family status or pregnancy.
Post Interview: Follow up! - Send a thank-you letter within 24-48 hours of the interview.
For more information on Interviewing access our tip sheet
Access ourNegotiating your Salary and Benefitstip sheet for information on:
Deciding on expected salary range, initial salary research,
Researching Geographic Differences in Salary Offers
*Some schools require interviews as well *Depending upon the type of program, you may also be asked to submit work samples or a portfolio, or to perform an audition.
The Career Resource Center utilizes Handshake, a career services tool and job search engine specifically for college students and young professionals. Current students can utilize their New Paltz Single Sign On to access Handshake. Alumni may also access Handshake by selecting SUNY New Paltz from the dropdown menu and completing their profile with a current email address.
The Orange and Blue Network is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and is a great opportunity to connect with and receive advice from New Paltz alumni. This resource supports students to find connections through New Paltz's global community and advance their career with professional networking.
If you receive an email that meets any of the following criteria, it may not be a real job offer. Do not click on any links in that email and do not provide any personal information.
offers you a job without ever interacting with you (interviewing or providing a contract)
offers to pays a large amount for almost no work or sends you a check before you do any work
wants you to transfer money from one account to another or send payment by wire service/courier or from your personal account
asks you to give your credit card or bank account numbers or copies of personal documents
uses a personal email account, such as, Gmail, Hotmail, etc. or an email that is not consistent with other company emails
Disclaimer: The Career Resource Center makes no representations or guarantees about full-time, part-time, or internship positions listed on Handshake or other job search engines; and the Career Resource Center is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of employment.
If you have any questions or concerns about your internship search or your experience at a current internship, please call the Career Resource Center at 845-257-3263 or email us at careers@newpaltz.edu.
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