Ready, Set, Fashion! Calista’s Journey to Entrepreneurship

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Coauthored by Calista E.

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Calista Allen, SUNY Ulster Class of 2018

Another person has started here, to go far in the community with her newly learned skills. Calista chose SUNY Ulster over a well-known private college and says it was “it was one of the best decisions I have ever made” as she knew she wanted to be an involved part of a small business and remain local.

Calista has been designing and sewing for about ten years now. She credits her grandmother for teaching her garment creation basics before her time in college. Saying that her grandmother has been one of her biggest supporters and inspirations.

Most recently, she has turned her long time love of sewing and designing into a blossoming career. Thanks to the real world experience gained from her time in the fashion design program.

SUNY Ulster, Here to Help.

The fashion curriculum at SUNY Ulster has provided continuous opportunities that have shaped Calista’s life, livelihood, and career. The professors on campus encouraged and emboldened Calista to explore her talents and perfect her skills. She enhanced her design methods, portfolio building and interview skills to graduate at her highest potential as a result. Along with the well planned curriculum, the program offered Calista many internship opportunities that were vital to learn the industry first hand. Therefore she interned with brands you might know like: the Robert Tonner Doll Company, Eleven Six Knitwear, and Karina Dresses.

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Calista was proud to say that this school guided and molded her into a networking queen! To clarify she recalls one of the most impactful parts of her educational journey; that SUNY Ulster “provided endless opportunities to meet new people and interact with other local businesses and entrepreneurs in the fashion industry.”

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The Robin Dress ( made of chiffon with leather details).

After completing her internship with Karina Dresses, the company offered her a full time position. They realized the vigor and passion she had started to hone in on and wanted her skills to stay at their business. Calista has been working there for almost three years as the Social Media Manager and Junior Design Assistant for the brand located in Uptown Kingston. She continues gaining skill and experience while starting ventures of her own in the world of fashion.

Her design aesthetic is athletically inclined clothing with an elegant flair; a mix of sporty and sophistication. In her own words “I enjoy playing with style lines and geometric shapes to create a unique style.” She has used that as a base for a children’s clothing line, entirely of her own making, coming soon.

What’s Next for Calista?

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Cali Bee Kids Spring Line

Calista was happy to express how grateful she is for the fashion program at SUNY Ulster. The way it offered various tools and resources to kickstart her passion, and build strong relationships that continue to support and guide her future to this day. In addition, this driven young entrepreneur has started her own Spring kid’s clothing line. It’s called Cali Bee Kids and is set to launch this August! To check it out for yourself click here: http://bit.ly/CaliBeeKids

When asked what her best memory of her experience here was, she responded: “I don’t have a specific favorite part of earning my degree at SUNY Ulster, because I loved everything!”


Yes, You Should Go Back to College!

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Whether you’re a recent high school grad, a retiree, or happily employed, you should still go back to college! That’s because you can take a number of great credit or non-credit courses that will enrich your work and personal life. These courses allow you to build new skills, earn microcredentials, or start a whole new career. You can meet new people, learn new things, and have many experiences you never would have expected. This is true whether you’re 18, 81, or anywhere in between!

Learn a New Skill or Hobby

You’ve probably heard about the arts and crafts classes offered at places like Michaels, but did you know that SUNY Ulster offers some that are very similar? In the last few months, we’ve offered watercolor, perspective drawing, and sewing classes for the community! If you’re not interested in art, you can always learn how to fly drones, speak a new language,  or start a blog! The possibilities are endless with the SUNY Ulster Office of Continuing and Professional Education, where we offer a wide variety of credit and non-credit classes that can teach you new and valuable skills.

Earn a Valuable Microcredential

Nowadays, it’s unusual to go to college, earn your degree, get a job, and continue doing the same job that you studied for year after year until retirement. Microcredentials give you the opportunity to expand what you already know and give you an added edge in the workplace. Check out our full list of microcredentials, and read up on the most recent microcredential we created in partnership with Mohonk Mountain House!

Pursue Your Career Dreams

Whether you’re an adult learner interested in trying college for the first time or already have a degree and want to pursue another, there’s no reason not to try college! Take the first step by entering a program to follow that dream. Whether you want to go through a regular degree or certificate program or earn a certificate or trade license through Continuing Education programs, you can make your career goals a reality at an affordable price.

Now Discover Your Potential!

As you can see, there are many reasons to go back to college, whether you’re planning a new career or not! Check out all the classes, programs, and events SUNY Ulster has to offer students and community members on our website.

What are some classes/programs at SUNY Ulster that you recommend? Let us know in the comments!

How to Build a Great LinkedIn Profile

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Now that you know why you should join LinkedIn, you may be wondering where to begin. If you’ve signed up for the site and glanced over your profile, you can see that the information you include and the layout of a profile page differs a bit from other social media sites. That said, it’s pretty simple to fill in once you know what to do with each section!

Use a Picture

As long as you have no privacy concerns, you should add a nice, professional picture of yourself to your page. The key is professional, but that doesn’t necessarily mean boring! For most careers (think business, computer science, accounting, marketing, etc.), the ideal profile picture will be a clear and well lit picture of you in business attire, but there may be leeway with some other careers. For example, someone in vet tech may have a picture in scrubs with an animal, and an artist or someone working in arts may be dressed in clothing appropriate to their work and have some filters or edits to their image.

Complete Your Introduction and About Section

The first thing people will see after your name on LinkedIn is your introduction, which includes a headline, relative location, and a summary bio. Your headline is generally what you do, but you can spruce it up by adding pertinent adjectives. If you’re between positions, say something like “Accounting Professional in Transition” or “Marketing Specialist Seeking Challenging Employment Opportunity.” Your summary “About” section should detail your history and skills, as well as what your goals are for the future. This is possibly the hardest section to write, but there are many tips and guides for what to write out there, and you can always look at your connections and others in your industry to see what people are using for this section!

Work and Education History

Naturally, one of the most important parts will be your work and education history. Design this similarly to your resume: keep details simple, and use bullet points to give added information. There is even an option to import your resume, if you want it to be identical. If you have any pictures or websites you can link to, be sure to do so. For Education, you should add any significant clubs, student government positions, honors programs, or awards you may have received, and if you did exceptionally well, you may want to add your GPA. Make sure you add SUNY Ulster to this section! In addition to the main two sections, you can also add languages, volunteer, and projects sections to better highlight your skills and accomplishments.

Skills & Endorsements

Think about what you do at your job. What can you confidently say you’re good at? Are you a videographer who knows Premiere and Vegas inside and out? Put that down. Are you a business student with team management skills? Put that down too. If you’re a writer with great editing and grammar skills, add that. Really any program, competency, or specific skill you’ve acquired can be put down here. Your connections can vouch for ones that you have put down through endorsements, so don’t hesitate to put yourself out there!

Now Make It Yours!

It’s important that your profile reflect who you are as an employee and individual, as well as what you bring to the table. Don’t hesitate to write about your skills, positions, and activities that make you unique and which you are passionate about.

How are you using your LinkedIn profile? What tips and tricks do you have for other users? Let us know in the comments!

New Customer Service Microcredential with Mohonk Mountain House

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SUNY Ulster has opened registration for a new 15-credit Customer Service Microcredential!  We’ve collaborated with Mohonk Mountain House to offer students and community members the opportunity to earn and learn by taking a series of five classes, including a paid Mohonk internship! This is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in the hospitality field.

The Customer Service microcredential consists of five courses, including the paid internship (based on interview). All classes other than the internship can be taken online, at the Stone Ridge Campus, or at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster, so there’s always a fit for your needs and schedule.

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Just like with our other microcredentials, students will receive a web-based Digital Badge which allows employers to learn about the skills the student has gained through the program. Microcredentials like this one can give you an edge over the competition when applying for jobs. Check out one of our past blog posts to find out what else microcredentials can do for you!

Find out more about the Customer Service Microcredential or our other microcredentials by visiting our microcredentials page, contacting Admissions by phone at (845) 687-5022, or emailing admissions@sunyulster.edu. Students are now being admitted for the fall 2019 semester, so register today!

Why You Need To Read

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“So often, in the past, a visit to a bookshop has cheered me and reminded me that there are good things in the world.” – Vincent van Gogh

Reading rates are at an all time low in the United States today. As someone who reads on the weekends just for fun, this baffles me. Cracking open a good book is fading into a thing of the past. Survey data from the Pew Research Center reported that almost a quarter of Americans didn’t read any books last year. That’s a huge portion of our society that doesn’t see any need or desire to get lost in a novel, keep the book economy flowing, or consult print resources when researching. To make it worse, this decline has been going steady since before things like Facebook and video games came into mainstream society. This may not seem super concerning, but is it really what’s best for society or our students? Definitely not, and I’m going to give you a few reasons why.

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The answer to financial success might be under the cover of a book.

Books are obviously full of various types of knowledge, depending on the subject. This is an effective way of learning for our brains; reading something and processing the information in your head can change your thought process, even improve it.

Studies have shown that there is a strong correlation between household income and the amount of books that household reportedly read during that year. In fact, it’s been proven that people with more education earn a higher income on average. Spoiler: that education is deeply rooted in, yup you guessed it: books. If you’re wondering where to start your reading list, check out these 15 books that CEOs think everyone should read.

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There is no limit on how much a person can learn and increase their mental capacity and ultimately success. Take for example Bill Gates, who says he reads at least 50 books a year, if not more.

Keeps your mind & memory sharp.

Just as you’ve grown your reading skills since you were a wee tot who didn’t know how to read, you can continue to improve your skills well into adulthood. Not to mention that people have reported that they feel more satisfied and fulfilled if they are a regular reader.

Reading can stimulate your brain in ways that visual entertainments just can’t match. The activity of reading stimulates areas of your brain responsible for empathy, emotion, decision-making, and autobiographical memory. Engagement with your brain in this way keeps you sharp, helping to reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. The act of continously remembering the characters, plot line and sub plots, can help to improve and retain memory function.

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Reading can help you stay physically healthier too.

Reading books can even improve your physical health in some ways. Sitting down with a good book can decrease tension dramatically after a long day. The stress relief can be better than other common methods such as drinking tea, listening to music, or taking a walk. According to Minnesota University, this is because your mind is invited into a literary world that is free from the stressors that plague your daily life. It’s literally a whole new world you can open and close in a minute.

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If you’re an insomniac, this method of winding down before bed is one you should switch to. Reading, when made into a part of your nightly ritual, provides a signal to your body and brain that it is time to relax, leading up to a good night’s sleep. Which, even though you might not think so, is much less disruptive to your natural sleep cycle than a Kindle or e-reader.

This easy activity can increase your life expectancy as well as your quality of life. Reading can develop your capacity to understand other people’s feelings and beliefs and how they may be different from your own. This leads to increased social interaction, the absence of which has been shown to be associated strongly with early death, almost at the same level as smoking cigarettes.

Go ahead and grab yourself a book.

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As much as I appreciate you reading this article on whatever device you’re using, I reccomend planning a trip to a book store in the near future. Pick a comfortable, interesting, funny, or passionate topic that you enjoy and reap the benefits of reading today. Local bookstores I’ve visited and enjoyed around the area include some in New Paltz, Kingston, Woodstock, and Middletown. There are even more ways books can improve your life that I haven’t mentioned. Let me know your thoughts on reading books in the comments.

Computer Science Students Develop Web Application for Vet Tech Program

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Each spring, second year Computer Science students in Theory and Practice of Object Oriented Programming work on a team project to develop a software application for a SUNY Ulster campus customer. This course, taught by Professor John Sheehan and Dr. Lou Thomason, provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in software development while also giving back to the college community. This semester, Team Ellie ++, which consisted of students Leonard Carcaramo, Dominic Cerchia, and Eryk Cole, worked with the faculty in the Veterinary Technology program to update a web-based tool for tracking student veterinary skills assessments.

The Vet Tech program is required to keep track of which students have completed a set of veterinary skills and must be able to provide these records when they have accreditation reviews by the AVMA. They previously tracked these records on paper and kept large binders of books for all their students, which needed to be kept on file for a long time. The Vet Tech faculty were unable to enter student skill information into the existing electronic system fast enough for it to be worth using over the paper records.

With this problem in mind, the Computer Science students built a web application that tracks these students’ accredited skills online, providing the Vet Tech program with a much more efficient and environmentally friendly record keeping system. The project was first started by a team of students in 2018, but required some fine tuning. This spring, the new team made some critical improvements to the project by adjusting the existing system so that entering student skill information could be done easily and quickly. They also made a number of small fixes to make the application more robust. Throughout the project, the team worked closely with all the Vet Tech faculty to ensure the system would meet their needs.  

Leonard Carcaramo, student leader of Team Ellie ++, says, “The Theory and Practice of Object Oriented Programming course goes above and beyond how to code, and teaches Computer Science students how to work in a software development team similar to how software development teams work in the industry.”

A big thank you to these students for their hard work helping the SUNY Ulster community! Check out some of the other ways Computer Science students are going far.

Noteworthy Keynote Address by Dr. Ray Raymond

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Dr. Ray Raymond has been a well-known professor at SUNY Ulster since 2005. He teaches government, politics, international relations, and American history. In addition, he is an adjunct professor of comparative politics and international relations at the US Military Academy. He is known for riveting lectures complete with an eloquent English air about them.

Teaching students at SUNY Ulster is one of many commitments Dr. Raymond is regularly engaged in. He is also a regular visiting lecturer at the US Air Force Academy and Fellow of the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy. He is also the Director of the Katt Institute for Constitutional Studies. His efforts have been recognized numerous times, including by the Times Herald Record Online.

An Address of Importance

On Saturday, April 13, Dr. Raymond gave the keynote address at the World Affairs Council of the Hudson Valley’s 6th annual student conference. He illuminated the diffusion of power in the international system since the turn of the century and suggested that that US international leadership has to be collaborative, not unilateral.

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Dr. Raymond suggested that the US does not have the power it once did. He also defended the liberal rules-based world order and recommended reforms in the US intelligence process to ensure that we avoid blind spots, in hopes that this will improve our understanding of the new strategic political environment.

Curious about this man and what the feel of his lectures are? Worry not, because he has contributed mini-lectures to AcademicMinute.org which are broadcast on WAMC Public radio from Albany. His broadcasts set out his views on US foreign policy and explain some key points of commitment and co-dependence between the United States and the United Kingdom. Listen to one of his broadcasts below.

The U.K.’s and The U.S.’s Special Relationship

Dr. Raymond’s Background

So where does our noteworthy professor get his skills from?
First, he is a former British diplomat who held a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Yale University in American History. Secondly, before coming to SUNY Ulster, Dr. Raymond spent twenty years in Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service as a specialist on the United States. During that time, he analyzed US government and politics, US defense and national security issues as well US trade policy. Between 1997 and 2005, he advised then British Prime Minister Tony Blair on US politics as well as secondary and higher education. He also served as policy adviser and speech writer for High Royal Highness, The Duke of York. In recognition of his diplomatic work, he was honored by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with the Order of the British Empire.

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 As political officer of the British Consulate General, New York he played an integral role in the UK’s response to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 when 77 British nationals were killed in the World Trade Center. This included organizing events and giving speeches conveying the message to the United States that the United Kingdom would support it fully in the war on terror. One of them was at SUNY Ulster when Dr. Raymond gave the Howard St. John Lecture in late September 2001.

Dr. Raymond’s research  has been published by The Atlantic Council and the National Interest. Currently, Dr. Raymond is working on a new book which will be published late next year by the US Naval Institute Press. It is about five of West Point’s most courageous young officers and their heroic service in Iraq and Afghanistan.  

Political Influence Aside

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Dr. Raymond’s top priority has always remained his students, however.  In addition to teaching, he has mentored many SUNY Ulster students long after they graduated, helping them win places and often scholarships at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, and New York University among others.

This influential man also has a high satisfaction rating from his students. He has multiple inspiring reviews on sites such as RateMyProfessors.com. One anonymous reviewer, a political science student, left a rating of five out of five, saying, “Dr. Raymond always remained very professional, and he is thorough. He will explain it a second or third time if needed and always responds to my emails in a timely manner… I personally enjoyed learning from him. A stand up man/professional if there ever was one.”

His Method

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Dr. Raymond says he gets students into history by making it stimulating. He stresses the importance and relevance of political history in ways that ensure students will be able to make an argument using facts long after they’ve forgotten details of the lesson. “If you’re not excited about it yourself, you can’t expect students to be excited,” he commented.

Free Tuition With the College Scholars Program

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Getting good grades in high school doesn’t just look good to colleges. It can also get you a free ride to SUNY Ulster with the College Scholars Program. Students who maintain a status in the top 10% of their high school class qualify for free tuition upon getting their diploma.

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College scholars have a significant step ahead of the other students they are joining at college. Not only are they extraordinarily studious and devoted to learning. They’ve also earned the chance to get up close and personal with Dr. Al, our college president. While all other students eventually have the same opportunity, it’s a bit different for these few. College scholars are privy to a small meeting with executives. During which everyone is introduced and the program awards are given out. Their footholds on campus are strong before they start courses since they’ve made like-minded friends ahead of time.

Get Your Head in the Game Early

Mary Sommers was a recipient of this scholarship thanks to her hard work and diligence. Before she became a collegiate, she always made sure to maintain the best grades and study habits. She says, “It’s something that I’ve always worked for; the option to go to SUNY Ulster for free was so important and attainable.” Her family inspired her from a young age to be an excellent student and make the most out of her potential. They’ve given her the foundation she needs to attain her desired masters degree in child development so she can become a guidance counselor one day. As for where she will end up, she says, “I don’t know exactly where it will take me, but it’s going to be far.”

Stay Focused on What’s Important

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Another conscientious college scholar, Bradley Westervelt, currently uses the program’s funding toward his music degree at SUNY Ulster. He realizes that the program has had a big impact on his education and life. He says, “I definitely believe I was able to achieve more as a student because of my tuition being funded by the school. I think SUNY Ulster is a great place to go to college. I’ve had really wonderful teachers and many cool experiences since coming here.” The time Bradley spends at SUNY Ulster is in preparation to transfer. He wants to earn a Bachelor’s degree before starting his career as a music instructor.

Something to Aspire To

So for those of you high school students and parents out there, make sure to keep those grades up and the motivation high! The chance to attend one of the top five community colleges, as ranked by BestColleges.com, is nothing to pass up on. The even bigger opportunity to attend that college for free is certainly something to pursue. Mary summed it up well when she stated: “I strived and worked hard to make it into the program, and I think that anyone can set the same goal. As long as you make your deadlines and do what you need to do, you can do it too.”

See the application here.

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Meet the Kingston Center Enrollment and Success Team

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Charnikia Pinesett, Student Success Program (SSP) Counselor


“Your success is directly proportional to the number of lives you have touched for the better.” 

This quote by Vishwas Chavan sums up my philosophy for both my personal and professional life. I have worked with students throughout the Hudson Valley region for over 13 years to help them reach their academic and career goals. To date, I have had the privilege of assisting over 1,500 students with pursuing higher education. I currently oversee the Student Success program of SUNY Ulster as the College Entry and Student Success Counselor. The Student Success Program (SSP) is designed to guide students through the college application process, as well as help them access scholarships and develop leadership and social skills. SSP is currently offered at Kingston, Ellenville, and Onteora high schools. I can unequivocally say that mentoring, encouraging, and inspiring students to reach their highest potential is one of my greatest passions.
 
When I’m not working with students, I am writing and singing gospel songs, binge watching Forensic Files and Family Feud, or catching up on much needed rest. I also enjoy special, soul food family dinners with my seven siblings and amazing mother.

Celeste Hackenberg, Enrollment & Success Counselor


I came to SUNY Ulster in December 2018 from Borough of Manhattan Community College, where I worked as an academic advisor and teacher for two and a half years in a pre-college program called CUNY Start. My driving force in working at a community college is having experienced firsthand what a life-changing experience it can be. Earning good grades and making connections at community college can literally take you anywhere you want to go—a rewarding career, your dream school, you decide. After a lot of false starts and stop-outs because of limited financial resources and indecision, I finally completed my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at UC Davis in 2014 and my Master’s degree in Writing at Sarah Lawrence College in 2016. Prior to that, I attended two different community colleges—one in British Columbia, Canada and another in Sacramento, California. When I am not at work, I am working on my poetry manuscript, cuddling with my cats, and going on adventures with my fiancé, exploring the gorgeous Hudson Valley with all of its natural beauty.

My office is in Room 208A. Come by, have a cup of coffee or tea, and chat with me about your goals and how a SUNY Ulster education, with all of its financial, academic, and advisement supports, can help you reach them! You can also reach me at (845) 688-1560 or hackenbc@sunyulster.edu.

Why You Should Be Using LinkedIn

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You’re probably familiar with major social networking sites like Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and Facebook. One other platform that you might hear about is LinkedIn. LinkedIn is possibly the most valuable of all the social networking sites when used correctly, as it focuses on something that young adults need when getting a job: connections in their industry. Whether you’re just beginning your college journey or you’re graduating this semester, you should join LinkedIn right away! Here’s just a few reasons why:

Connect with Professionals in Your Field

You may enjoy checking your friends’ stories on Instagram or catching up with far-away family members on Facebook, but in most cases that won’t be too helpful when getting jobs after graduation. That’s where LinkedIn comes in. LinkedIn works similarly to these “just for fun” platforms in its ability to connect, but while it could be awkward to add your boss on Facebook, on LinkedIn, that’s exactly what you SHOULD do. You see, LinkedIn gives you the chance to connect with people who can help you throughout your career, be it old or current bosses and coworkers, professors you established good relationships with, or other professionals you met through networking events in person or online. These are all people you can count on when applying for jobs, and in many cases their shared knowledge pool can help you while you’re employed, too.

Find Jobs or Internships (and Apply for Them!)

LinkedIn has a space in its site just for job seekers. In this area, you can find, view, and even apply for jobs posted on the site. It works like Indeed, Glassdoor, Monster, or any one of the other job seeking sites out there, as you can search for a variety of jobs based on profession and area. If you want jobs to come to you, you can always turn on the “Let Recruiters Know You’re Open” feature.

Get Extra Info for an Interview

As every good job applicant knows, you should do some background research on an organization and your potential boss before the interview. LinkedIn gives the perfect opportunity for that! Find out more about your interviewer or future employer by visiting their LinkedIn page. LinkedIn will alert a person when you view their profile (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, they often take it as a sign you’re doing your research), but if that makes you nervous, you can always turn on Private Mode.

Keep in Touch with Your Alma Mater

After graduation, it’s easy to get caught up in everyday working life, but it’s good to see what’s going on at your old college so you don’t miss out on job fairs, networking events, and other opportunities geared toward alumni. LinkedIn will help you connect with your college as well as other alumni and students, so you can stay updated with what’s going on and meet others in your field with the same educational background. That’s important, because you never know when you could find a great job just because you went to the same college. When you make an account or update your current one, make sure you follow SUNY Ulster!