GOLD Guidance Career Series

The GOLD Guidance series provides topic-based workshops for recent graduates beginning their professional careers or making a career change. Alumni who are interested in requesting a connection with a QC alum in their field of interest can reach out to the Office of Alumni Relations at: qc.GOLD@qc.cuny.edu after they have reviewed the documents and links in the Interview and Networking Tips section of our Alumni Resources webpage.

Requirement: You must attend at least one GOLD Guidance Workshop before making the request OR watch at least two recordings of the previous sessions.

Upcoming GOLD Guidance Events

2-23-26 GOLD Guidance with Catherine Law '90

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with Catherine Law ’90

 
TOPIC: Monetizing Your Skills and Negotiation Skills
 
February 23, 2026 from 5:30-6:30pm (EST) via Zoom

 

RSVP by Feb 19th (Hurry! Space is limited): bit.ly/GOLDLaw

Catherine Law is currently working at Baruch College in the Starr Career Development Center as the Assistant Director for Employer Relations, Job Development & Reporting and as an Adjunct Lecturer for the Zicklin School for the Business Development Co-Op Program. She has a BA in Accounting and Information Systems from Queens College and an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Bridgeport. She has over 30 years of corporate, non-profit/government, publishing and higher education work experience. In her free time, she likes to craft and collect gnomes.

Past GOLD Guidance Workshops (2024-2025)

In case you missed any of our past workshops, you can catch up by exploring our latest list of GOLD Guidance events. Click on the images below to access recordings via YouTube:

11-10-25 GOLD Guidance with David Goldberg

David Goldberg

Speaking and Presence Coach and CEO of EdgeStudio
  • Elevator Pitch
  • Interviewing Skills

Connect with David Goldberg on LinkedIn here.

3-3-25_GOLD Guidance - Mark Klein '76

Mark Klein '76

Careeer Counselor and Coach
  • Finding Your Authentic Career
  • Self-care in Challenging Times

Connect with Mark Klein on LinkedIn here.

9-30-24 GOLD Guidance with Catherine Law '90

Catherine Law '90

Assistant Director for Employer Relations, Job Development & Reporting; Adjunct Lecturer for the Zicklin School for the Business Development Co-Op Program
  • Career Transitions and Pivots
  • Coping with Setbacks

Connect with Catherine Law on LinkedIn here.

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with 5-6-24_GOLD Guidance - Princess François-Estévez

Princess François-Estévez

New York Executive Director of America Needs You (ANY)
  • Improving your LinkedIn Presence

Connect with Princess François-Estévez on LinkedIn here.

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with 3-5-24_GOLD Guidance - Susan Zeidman

Susan Zeidman '72/'76

Career and Leadership Coach
  • Creating Your Brand
  • Elevator Pitch
  • Your Professional Background

Connect with Susan Zeidman on LinkedIn here.

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with 2-8-24_GOLD Guidance - Diane Shults

Diane Shults '07

Early Career Strategist
  • Building Relationships and Finding a Mentor
  • Interview Types and Tips for a Job Search
  • Industry Specific Resources

Connect with Diane Shults on LinkedIn here.

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