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Alumni Guidance Career Series<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This series provides topic-based workshops designed to support alumni who are beginning their professional careers, exploring new opportunities, or navigating a career change. Connect with experienced career professionals in an engaging group setting via Zoom, gain practical insights and guidance, and explore strategies to help you take the next step in your professional journey. Each session also includes dedicated time for individual Q&A, giving participants an opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized guidance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Tuesday, October 27th from 6:30-7:30pm ET<\/strong><\/h5>\n

For more information about the guest speaker, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Thursday, December 2nd from\u00a0<\/strong>6:30-7:30pm ET<\/strong><\/h5>\n

For more information about the guest speaker, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Save the Dates!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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January 26, 2027 from 6:30-7:30pm ET with Hetal Jani ’14<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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March 9, 2027 from 6:30-7:30pm ET with Franklin Cardenas ’16<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Past Guidance Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Click on the years below to access recordings via YouTube:<\/span><\/p>\n

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SPRING 2026 SEMESTER<\/h4>\n

Monetizing Your Skills and Negotiation Skills<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u203a<\/strong>
\nCatherine Law ’90<\/span><\/strong>, Assistant Director for Employer Relations, Job Development & Reporting; Adjunct Lecturer for the Zicklin School for the Business Development Co-Op Program<\/span>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=”#E71939″ open_toggle_background_color=”#EFEFEF” closed_toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” closed_toggle_background_color=”#E71939″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” admin_label=”2024-2025″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_text_color=”#FFFFFF” toggle_level=”h4″ toggle_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#333333″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”left” db_closeable=”on” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2024 – 2025″ open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

SPRING 2024 SEMESTER<\/h4>\n

Building Relationships, Interview Types and Job Search Resources \u203a<\/span><\/span><\/a>
Diane Shults ’07<\/span>, Early Career Strategist<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Creating Your Brand and Your Professional Elevator Pitch <\/span>\u203a<\/span><\/a>
Susan Zeidman ’72\/’76<\/span>, Career and Leadership Coach<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Improving your LinkedIn Presence<\/span> \u203a<\/span><\/a>
Princess Fran\u00e7ois-Est\u00e9vez<\/span>, New York Executive Director of America Needs You (ANY)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

_____________________________<\/p>\n

FALL 2024 SEMESTER<\/h4>\n

Career Transitions and Pivots, and Coping with Setbacks \u203a<\/span><\/span><\/a>
Catherine Law ’90<\/span>, Assistant Director for Employer Relations, Job Development & Reporting; Adjunct Lecturer for the Zicklin School for the Business Development Co-Op Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

_____________________________<\/p>\n

SPRING 2025 SEMESTER<\/h4>\n

Finding Your Authentic Career and Self-care in Challenging Times \u203a<\/span><\/span><\/a>
Mark Klein ’76<\/span>, Careeer Counselor and Coach<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

_____________________________<\/p>\n

FALL 2025 SEMESTER<\/h4>\n

Elevator Pitch and Interviewing Skills<\/span><\/a> \u203a<\/span>
David Goldberg<\/span>, Speaking and Presence Coach and CEO of EdgeStudio<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Follow us on Social Media!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Contact Us!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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718-997-3930<\/p>\n

Our office hours are Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm ET. <\/strong>Please leave a voicemail with your name and phone number\/email and someone will contact you on the next business day.<\/p>\n

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alumni@qc.cuny.edu<\/p>\n

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Queens College, CUNY
Office of Alumni Relations
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Queens, NY 11367-1597<\/p>\n

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