Freelancing might not be the first thing on a newly-minted MBA’s mind. Unlike bachelor’s degrees, MBAs don’t often come with full scholarships; students often work full-time while earning their degrees. Understandably, earning an MBA can take a lot out of …
When contemplating pursuing a fellowship in medicine, several important factors should be considered. Here, we aim to address common concerns and questions physicians may have regarding the necessity of fellowships, the time commitment required, the impact on personal life, and …
Doctors obviously play an essential role in society, dedicating their expertise and time to ensure the health and well-being of the population. However, amidst rising living costs and inflation, the salaries of doctors have not kept pace with these economic …
It’s a well-known fact that a legal education, while valuable (and essential to becoming a lawyer), doesn’t actually prepare you for a law firm career in a practical sense. Law schools largely follow very traditional curricula, with the first year …
If a job interview is where you make your case for employment, your resume is the opening statement. It should tell a compelling story about your candidacy, presenting relevant facts as concisely and persuasively as possible. It should lead employers …
David Van Zandt has served as the president of The New School (the alma mater of three of Vault's editors!) since 2011. After receiving his J.D. from Yale Law School, he clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun and …
As you’re searching for a job, you may notice that some postings ask you to submit your resume and others ask you for a CV. While you likely already know what a resume is, you might be wondering about a …
Physics is an area of study in which practitioners employ a variety of methods in order to better understand the world we live in, as well as the entirety of the Universe at large. The demand for roles in physics …
Landing a coveted job interview is an exciting milestone.
Still, the thrill of the opportunity can sometimes overshadow the crucial task of evaluating whether the prospective workplace is the right fit for you. While there are constraints on what you …
Food is an essential component of life; without it, we cannot survive. But in the U.S. alone, an estimated 14.3 million people are food insecure; globally, 345 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
According to the UN, food insecurity …
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the social services industry for 25 years. Specifically, I have worked for school districts, university counseling centers, the justice system (county and …
If you want to work in sports, athletics or fitness this panel discussion is for you. Companies like to hire student-athletes because they know how hard it is to balance school and athletics. And you don’t have to be a …
Whether you want to be in a career that involves comedy or just want to use humor in your future career, this panel discussion is for you. A survey of 1000 executives found that 84 percent of respondents felt that …
Ed Brodka is a Career Design Consultant at UB’s Career Design Center.
1) What is your educational background and how did it influence you to be in your current career?
When I started at UB I came in as a …
Carl Remmes | 01/29/24 | 3-minute read
I am excited to be able to share a new opportunity for you to be a part of! The Career Design Center and Department of Political Science have partnered to bring the CAS Career Pathways …
Josh Henry is a Manager, Inside Sales Group at RR Donnelley, a leading global provider of multichannel business communications services and marketing solutions with more than 52,000 clients around the world.
1) What is your educational background and how did …
Meredith Forrest Kulwicki has worked for UB University Communications since 2017 as a Photo | Video Design Assistant. She also has her own photography business. Meredith would like to help UB students interested in pursuing a career in photography by offering …
Here’s what you missed on November 1st when four UB alums came to campus to share their career story and advice with UB students.
Here’s five lessons learned …
1. Career paths are squiggly and go in different directions – the panelists ended …
Alex Fernandez has an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology and New Literacies. As a business owner he has been a leader in various startup companies and currently is the Chief Product officer of Nspire Create Labs an immersive media …
If you are interested in a career in music, theater, television or film watch the recordings of these two alumni career panels.
How I Got Started In Theater, TV, Film Virtual Alumni Panel Discussion Recording
Featured Panelists:
– Nick Berg, …
My name is Chris Guerzo and I am a graduate of the University at Buffalo. I have made my life as a musician, playing, touring, teaching, recording and publishing. I have toured as a keyboard player with: Jermaine Stewart, The …