COVID-19 has significantly impacted the job market. Whether you’re talking about a rise in unemployment or a decline in the number of open opportunities, this is clearly an uncertain time for many career seekers. But if there’s one thing we’re going to keep reaffirming over the next few weeks (or Read more…
A version of this blog was shared through Tiffany Amoakohene’s blog on Medium. Click here to view the original version. My manager is an engineer with a systematic mindset. Whenever he meets with a student, he ends every conversation with the same advice. “Focus and excel.” In other words, don’t Read more…
You made it. Yet while the current state of affairs might have you feeling anxious, scared, or lost, it’s important to recognize the sheer fact that you are here — you are graduating. And regardless of what is happening in the world, your journey has just begun. The Career Development Read more…
Emerson LA Transitional Services staff members are available via Zoom or phone for one-on-one appointments with currently enrolled ELA students, LA-based alumni, and non-ELA students interested in relocating to LA. We also host programs throughout the year focused on helping students and recent graduates kickstart their careers in Los Angeles. Student Read more…
This is the most common question we’re hearing from students and alumni entering or moving within the workforce. And it’s a valid question to ask: Who is hiring right now? Let’s address the elephant in the room as we’re sure you’ve been hearing this over the past week. You may Read more…
With so much up in the air right now, it doesn’t take a mindreader to know what many of our graduating students are thinking: Who’s hiring? There has been a lot of news coming out over the past two weeks declaring the current job market as being stacked against career Read more…
March 2020 caught us by surprise. By now many of you saw our weekly posts for Womxn of Emerson, as we celebrated the excellence and accomplishments of womxn alumnae for 2020. We also have been offering advice and resources online. In the spirit of continued career support, we’re taking things Read more…
Yes that’s the title. Never thought I’d write that! A month ago we had no idea (or maybe some idea) that our lives would change so drastically due to Covid-19. In my humble opinion it’s all been like a high stakes improv exercise. For Emersonians who know that game, we’re Read more…
The Internship Ready Course is an online course managed by Emerson College’s Career Development Center through Canvas. The focus of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and resources needed to find and apply for internships while providing insight into how to make the most of this experience. Topics within the course include… Read more…
Color Magazine (ColorMagazine.com) is a local powerhouse in creating inclusive events and programming for professionals of color. For over a decade, the magazine has maintained a strong record of being a thought leader in inclusion and diversity. Color hosts several events throughout the year, including: The Women of Color Leadership Read more…