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The Cornell Career Network shares blog posts on this website from a variety of sources to highlight diverse career perspectives and resources that may be of interest to members of the Cornell community. Some blogs are written by Cornell staff, while others are written by outside contributors. Externally produced content appearing on this website does not indicate Cornell University’s endorsement of the views, organizations, or opportunities referenced. Students are encouraged to evaluate information and use discretion.

Engineering Students: Fall 2027 Semester Start

A new semester means new opportunities — and a few important things to get on your radar early. Whether you’re actively job hunting, exploring your options, or just trying to stay ahead, there’s a lot happening on campus this fall. Getting …

By Melissa Bazley
Melissa Bazley Assistant Director, Engineering Careers (University Career Development)
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Engineering Sophomores: Searching for a Summer 2027 Internship? Start Here.

If you’re an engineering sophomore and the words “internship search” make your stomach drop a little — you’re not alone. Upper-level students will tell you that a mix of excitement and nerves is practically a rite of passage. The good news? …

By Melissa Bazley
Melissa Bazley Assistant Director, Engineering Careers (University Career Development)
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Sign Up Today for the Law School Application Summer Bootcamp!

Cornell’s Pre-Law Advisory Network is excited to announce the 2026 Law School Application Summer Bootcamp! 

This four-part series of virtual workshops will help you get organized and get moving on your law school applications.   We will cover every part …

By Alex Jablonski
Alex Jablonski Associate Director, Pre-Law and Pre-Grad Advisor
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Understanding Your Job Offer – It’s Not Just About the Salary

Understanding Your Job Offer – It’s Not Just About the Salary

One of the most common mistakes we see early-career professionals make when negotiating is focusing too singularly on base salary. While it’s an important part of your compensation (and …

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From Cornell Classmates to Women’s Health Innovators 

How two alumni are transforming the way women navigate healthcare

Alumni:
Eliz Celik, ‘25, Biomedical Engineering, Cornell Duffield College of Engineering
Puloma Bishnu, ‘25, Biomedical Engineering, Cornell Duffield College of Engineering

Cornell planted the seed 

When Eliz and Puloma …

By Laura Gallup
Laura Gallup
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Student-Led Graduate Research Symposium Exposes Possibilities and Strengthens Skills

Each year, the student-led organization SiGMA (Sibley Graduates in Mechanical and Aerospace) holds an annual research symposium, funded by industry and academic sponsors.

An important component is networking with a panel of career professionals in academia, industry, startups, and national labs to represent …

By Colleen McLinn, Ph.D.
Colleen McLinn, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Professional Development (Graduate School)
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Top Photographer ‘Understands Architecture as a Language’

Read the full article in Cornellians.

“The Human Ecology alum planned on designing buildings—but fell in love with capturing their images with grace and style

By Joe Wilensky

In photographs by Brad Feinknopf ’86, buildings have both presence and grace. …

By Jessamyn Perlus, Ph.D.
Jessamyn Perlus, Ph.D. Director of Career Advising, Training, and Development
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Graduate School Opportunity Fund Now Open!

The 2026-27 application for the Graduate School Opportunity Fund (formerly the “GAPS Fund”) is now open! This fund supports Cornell undergraduates who plan to apply to graduate and professional degree programs, including law school, medical school, PhD and MA/MS programs, …

By Alex Jablonski
Alex Jablonski Associate Director, Pre-Law and Pre-Grad Advisor
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New Scams Target Student Jobseekers

July 23, 2026

The Cornell community has experienced an increase in phishing attempts over the past week. Scammers are impersonating the Office of Career Development to offer students work-study opportunities and remote internships. In some cases, these offers arrive on …

By Maranda Miller
Maranda Miller Career Education Specialist
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Planning Your Career in Urban Planning

By Zikora Akanegbu, Urban and Regional Studies ’26

Urban planning is about shaping how people experience the world around them: how they live, move, work, and connect within communities. Students are often drawn to the field for different but overlapping …

By Madelynn Hollis
Madelynn Hollis Assistant Director of Career Development (College of Architecture, Art and Planning)
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Episode 48: Timeout with Jonathan Gustave

Call a timeout with Jonathan Gustave, a Sports Mental Health Therapist. Find out what lessons Jonathan learned from sport and the impact it’s made on who he is today. Plus, hear more about his work supporting athletes in their mental health journeys and why it’s such an important piece of navigating life after sports.
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