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Upperclassmen Speak on their Summer Internship Experiences

By Jocelyn Visnov, Production Editor/Web Editor Manhattan College has been nationally recognized for preparing students for a successful transition from classroom to career. As written on their website, the College believes that “Opportunities available in all academic disciplines lead students to secure high salaries and jobs at top companies.”   As the majority of students return to the classroom for the first time since May, for … Continue reading Upperclassmen Speak on their Summer Internship Experiences

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Handshake Master Class Gives Advice to MC Students

By Zoe DeFazio, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor Handshake, a career tool that Manhattan College utilizes for its students, held a virtual master class and Q&A event with Nathalie Gerschtein, the president of the consumer products division of L’Oréal on Jan. 20.  Handshake is an online business platform that gives students the opportunity to engage in live events and look for internship and job opportunities. … Continue reading Handshake Master Class Gives Advice to MC Students

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Arts & Entertainment

The Internship Series: Getting Your Foot In The Door

Internships are the biggest resume builder in New York City and are now essential for students to land one in order to get a job. Alexa Wroblewski, a junior at Manhattan College landed her first internship at DeVires Global International Public Relations, which own companies such as Samsung and Pantene. She is a Communication major with a minor in Spanish and a concentration in public … Continue reading The Internship Series: Getting Your Foot In The Door

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Campus Life, News

Working-World Reality: Recent Alum Shed Light on Post-Grad Life at Communication Career Panel

Sean McIntyre and Claire Leaden Senior Staff Writers Though senior year is often dubbed as the “fun year,” when class schedules are a little less daunting and college responsibilities are starting to dwindle, the pressure to find a job is as undeniable (and as unavoidable) as ever. Hearing from recent graduates about life after graduation can definitely help ease some of the stress, and the … Continue reading Working-World Reality: Recent Alum Shed Light on Post-Grad Life at Communication Career Panel

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Campus Life, News

When Summer Means Staying on Campus

LESLEY JOHN SENIOR WRITER For some Manhattan College students, summer means staying local. Besides offering students various job search platforms, Manhattan College also offers several on-campus internships and jobs to help students gain valuable job experience and be more involved in their campus even when school’s out. Every year, several students are selected by Student Life’s office to work as orientation leaders for the summer. … Continue reading When Summer Means Staying on Campus

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