Career and Professional Development
Carson Hall 106
212-517-0599
careerdevelopment@mmm.edu
The Office of Career and Professional Development at Marymount Manhattan College (CPD) offers a full range of career and professional development related programming intended to allow students to define, develop and implement career plans leading to lifelong professional development.
Programming topics include:
- Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviewing skills, and Job/Internship Search Strategies
- Career Exploration
- Networking Like A Pro
- Communicating With Employers
- Learning LinkedIn
- Employer Pop-Ups (On-Campus Recruiting) and Employer Site Visits
- The Emotional Intelligence Symposium (Understanding Emotional Intelligence)
- The Annual Career Summit (a Professional Development day for students)
- Badging and Co-Curricular Transcripts
- …and other Career Development workshops and events!
Career Counseling
Career Counseling is available to all students throughout the academic year and during the January and summer sessions. Students can schedule an appointment through MMC Career Connection. Counseling appointment types include Resume Writing/Review, Cover Letter Writing/Review, LinkedIn/Digital Portfolio Review, Job Search Strategies/Offer Negotiation, Internship Search, Interview Preparation, Networking, Career Exploration, Mock Interview/Digital Mock Interview, CliftonStrengths Review, Graduate School Preparation, Freelance Work Information, and Informational Interview Preparation.
Career Resources
CPD provides students with easy access to a variety of career resources including a Resume Guide, Sample Resumes, a Cover Letter Guide, an Interviewing Guide, and a LinkedIn Guide. These resources and others are available on the Career Resources page of the CPD office website and in CareerLab.
CityEdge
CityEdge is MMC’s College-to-Career initiative that combines academic preparation with career development through immersion in New York City. Highlights of CityEdge include NYC Seminars, Signature CityEdge Courses, CareerLab, The Career Summit and the CityEdge Internship Stipend.
CareerLab
CareerLab is an online, interactive, self-guided professional development workshop for students. The Labs are broken down into Know Your Strengths, Build Your Professional Presence, Shape Your Experience, and Find Your Path. Students can learn how to talk about themselves and their strengths professionally, develop a professional social media and LinkedIn presence, prepare career materials and practice interviewing, and understand the job search and to tools needed for life after college. Access to CareerLab can be found here.
CityEdge Internship Stipends
CityEdge Internship Stipends are available to students who have internships at non-profit or governmental agencies or underrepresented students completing unpaid internships at for-profit organizations. Applicants for the stipend are currently (but subject to change) eligible to earn $1,800 for their internship work (either for-credit or not for-credit) during the academic semester. Students can apply through the CityEdge Internship Stipend page of the CPD office website.
Career Launch Academy
Career Launch Academy is a 28-day program that helps students develop strong networking skills. The program will help students develop new connections, reconnect with existing connections, learn how to set up and conduct Career Conversations, and how to turn those conversations into jobs or internships. Students will have access to Daily Online Microlearning Videos, a complete Workbook with templates, strategies, and tips, as well as Weekly Live Group Coaching Sessions with CPD to provide feedback and answer questions during the program. The program will run in Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024. Additional information can be found at this link.
MMC Career Connection
MMC Career Connection hosts full-time and part-time jobs, on-campus employment opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and internship postings. Listings are tailored for MMC students and include positions in business, media and entertainment groups, cultural institutions, non-profits, schools, and community service agencies. Students can access MMC Career Connection on the CPD webpage.
Internships
Internships are a great way to build a resume and develop the necessary skills for professional achievement after college. The College has two academic internship programs: On-Campus Internships and External Internships.
On-Campus Internships:
- On-Campus Internships provide educational and experiential opportunities for students to receive hands-on, pre-professional experiences supporting a variety of projects and initiatives in both academic and non-academic divisions and departments across the College. These 1-credit internships provide a valuable tool for students early in their academic careers to build both technical and interpersonal skills in order to prepare them to pursue external internships and job opportunities both during and after college. In addition to learning valuable skillsets from across the range of professional work done within a higher education context, these on-campus internships allow students to make an impact on the College community and to find their unique place at MMC.
- Internships in this program are completed for 1 credit, typically during the fall or spring semester. In order to earn the 1 credit, New York State requires that the student intern completes a minimum of 40 hours of on-site work and 5 hours of coursework over the course of the semester. Coursework is comprised of relevant assignments and activities from CareerLab.
- No more than a total of 3 credits may be earned through on-campus internship throughout the student’s years at the College. These credits do not fulfill major, minor, or general education requirements. They also do not limit the number of credits students can earn for off-campus internships.
- The eligibility requirements to enroll in an on-campus internship are as follows:
- Prior to the start of the internship, the student must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above*;
- Prior to the start of the internship, the student must have earned a total of 12 credits at MMC, either by successfully completing MMC classes or receiving credits in transfer prior to matriculating at MMC*;
- Prior to the start of the internship, the student must complete the Internship-for-Credit assignment in CareerLab.
External Internships:
- Marymount Manhattan’s External Internship Program is administered through the Office of Career and Professional Development and allows students to earn academic credit for their internship at an external company or organization. Many students participate in this program and take advantage of the numerous professional opportunities available in New York City. The College has close ties with cultural institutions, businesses, government, and media/entertainment organizations in the city. The internship experience connects the student with the professional world in a unique way and builds networks that will be useful in the job search. Internships are an excellent career development tool because they help students make informed career decisions as they progress through their college years.
- Marymount Manhattan students are eligible to participate in the External Internship Program and take internships for academic credit if they have:
- completed 24 credits at Marymount Manhattan College (Transfer students are eligible after completing 12 credits at MMC)
- have a minimum GPA of 2.0
- have completed the External Internship Learning Agreement
- found a full-time faculty member to supervise the internship and create a syllabus
- completed the Internship-for-Credit assignment in CareerLab
- Academic requirements for an internship vary by department and advisor. Students should consult with faculty and then meet with the Internship Coordinator in the Office of Career and Professional Development in order to register for the internship. Internships may be obtained through a career counselor, faculty or by the students themselves. Marymount Manhattan students can also take advantage of internships that are not for credit. CPD will assist students with obtaining an internship using the Office’s resources which may include resume drafting and review, cover letter writing, and interview skills.
The On-Campus and External requirements, online applications, and a step-by-step timelines of the process are located on the Internships Page of the Office’s website.
Badges on MMC Engage
The Offices of Career and Professional Development and Student Development and Activities jointly administer the new Badging Program. Badges are virtual representations of skills and accomplishments. They are beneficial for tracking progress in skills development and also provide validation of skills and accomplishments to potential employers. The ability for badges to qualify and quantify skill sets and experiences can benefit an applicant in the job search. Badges are located in MMC Engage under “My Checklists” and can be earned by actions like completing an activity or attending a workshop.
Career Services Newsletter
The CPD Newsletter is sent to all students, three times during each academic semester. It contains a variety if career development information and tips, and also includes links to all of the upcoming CPD events.
Career Contest Series
The Career Contest Series is a chance for students to win prizes while also practicing and honing their career development. Contests include finding the mistakes in resumes and cover letters, completing a digital mock interview, and creating and recording an elevator pitch. The contests occur periodically throughout the semester.
Social Media and MMC Engage
The Office of Career and Professional Development shares information about upcoming events, workshops, Employer Pop-Ups, and exciting job and internship opportunities on social media and MMC Engage. Students will automatically be added to the CPD group on MMC Engage, but can follow the office on Instagram (@mmccareerdevelopment) and LinkedIn (MMC Office of Career and Professional Development) to stay informed.