What are the top 3 things employers look for in college graduates?

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Internship ExperienceCollege MajorEmployment During College

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On average, how much time do recruiters spend looking at a resume?

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5-7 seconds!

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How many students attended Sophomores: Survive & Succeed in 2014?

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131 students attended the program last year!

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The Career Center coordinated 5 road trips during the 2014-2015 academic year.Name 3 of them.

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Newburgh City Court Judelson, Giordano & Siegel, CPA Madison Square Garden New York Stock Exchange CUNY Law School

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What piece of personal information should you withhold until you are offered and accept a position?

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Your Social Security Number

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What are the six things employers want to see on your LinkedIn profile? (name 3)

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Profile Picture Headline Summary Experience & Skills Connections Recommendations

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What should a job applicant do within 24 hours after an interview?

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Send a thank you note.

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What 5 things should you have on your resume by senior year?

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Internship Other work experience Extracurricular activities Work accomplishments (Awards, academic

honors, leadership roles) Online Presence (LinkedIn)

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What percentage of positions are landed through networking?

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According to ABC News, 80% of positions are landed through networking

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What percentage of recent grads say they had an internship during their college years?

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72% of recent grads say they had an internship during their college years

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How early should youarrive to an interview?

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10 minutes

You should plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled interview.

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What percentage of recruiters say they have hired someone through LinkedIn?

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89%89% of recruiters say they have hired someone they found on LinkedIn

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How many schools attended the 2014 Graduate School Fair?

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48 schools attended the 2014 Graduate School Fair

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How many internship credits were earned during the 2014-2015 academic year?

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656

Students earned 656 internship credits during the 2014-2015 academic year.

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How much money was earned by Mount students in paid co-ops and internships in the 2014–2015 academic year?

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$644,808.31

Mount students earned $644,808.31 in paid co-ops and internships in the 2014-2015 academic year.

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When is the 2016 MSMC Employment Fair?

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Wednesday, April 6, 2016!

The 17th Annual MSMC Employment Fair will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Kaplan Gym.

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What is the one thing on a resume that will be highly regarded by a new employer?

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Internship Experience

According to a study conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education and American Public Media’s Marketplace, an internship is the single most important credential for recent college graduates to have on their resume.