Ph.D. graduates carved their own paths

Article written by Katya Hrichak, Graduate School

“Cornell’s newest doctoral graduates have already begun paving the way for new discoveries, President Martha E. Pollack said to more than 300 students waiting to cross the stage at the 2024 Ph.D. Recognition …

By Stephanie M. Resue, MBA
Stephanie M. Resue, MBA Assistant Director, Data and Systems (Cornell Career Services)
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Wondering How to Talk with Employers About your Work Authorization and Work Visa Sponsorship?

Check out the brand new page in the Toolkit on this topic. See guidance for when and how to speak with employers about CPT, OPT, the STEM OPT Extension, and Academic Training. Review examples you can use to explain your …

By Erica Ford
Erica Ford International Career Development Coach (Central Career Services)
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How to Tailor Your Cover Letters for Faculty Jobs

It’s not easy to customize application letters. You’ll spend a lot of time asking yourself, “Am I doing this right?”

By  Jennifer S. Furlong and  Stacy M. Hartman

Originally published: September 14, 2023

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By Jessamyn Perlus, Ph.D.
Jessamyn Perlus, Ph.D. Senior Associate Director (Central Career Services)
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Neurodiversity at Meta and Beyond: Insight from Shawanna Rouse

Before 2019, Shawanna Rouse only had a hunch that she might be neurodiverse. As a child, she remembers paying close attention to how she moved, spoke, smiled, held eye contact and moved her arms when she talked. She remembers struggling …

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Top Ten Accommodations for Neurodivergent Employees

Although neurodiverse people present many strengths, they may need a modified work environment to express their full potential. Standard work environments were built without keeping the neurodiverse population in mind. 

Fortunately, many enterprising businesses today are shifting away from the …

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How to Evaluate Company Culture for LGBTQ+ Friendliness Before Applying

Company culture is important. So if you’re looking for a new job that supports the LGBTQ+ community, there are a few things to keep in mind during your job search. 

How a company operates doesn’t just directly impact its bottom …

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Navigating Academia As A First-Gen Latinx Student: From A Latinx University Professor

As a Mexican-born, first-generation college student raised in Arizona, my ultimate goal was to graduate college. My parents had less than a sixth-grade education, so I never thought I would become a university professor teaching in spaces my family hadn’t …

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Starting a New Job While Non-Binary? Set Yourself Up for Success

You’ve made it through the interview process, accepted your job offer, and now you’re off to begin your new job. When you start in your new position and meet your co-workers, you want to make the best first impression possible. …

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Job Hunting With a Disability or Chronic Illness

Chronic illness and disability are more ubiquitous than you may realize: an estimated 60% of the U.S. population lives with a chronic illness, and 27% lives with some form of disability. Given that such a significant portion of the population …

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Taking Leaps and Growing With Confidence — From a Contractor to a First-Generation VP

In the past 13 years, Zoya Khan has only changed companies once — leaving a full-time position to join Prudential as a contractor.

What made her take this leap of faith? Well, for one, Khan knew what she wanted and was …

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