Facts about Hunter College
Facts about the Career Center
Career Preparations
LinkedIn Facts
Handshake Facts
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Who is the current president of Hunter College?

Nancy Canter

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How do you make an appointment with the Career Center? 

Through Navigate?

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What is an elevator pitch?

It is a short introduction about yourself so people can know more about you. it includes major, year, experiences and more.

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Does LinkedIn Learning have certificates you can get to put on your resume? True or False.

True!

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How can you check your profile percentage on Handshake?

Click on the image that is on the top right corner of the screen, then click on "Profile" and there should be a message that says your percentage.

200

When was Hunter College formed?

1870

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Does visiting the Career Center automatically gives you a job? True or False.

FALSE

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Should you write a "Thank You" email to the employer after the interview? 

No, you should wait about 24-48 hours before sending a thank you email.

200

When was the LinkedIn website launched?

May 5, 2003

200

Can you make posts on Handshake? True or False.

True!

300

What is the "oldest" building at Hunter College 

Thomas Hunter

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What is our main job board? 

Handshake 

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What is the difference between a referral and recommendation? 

A referral is a connection that can get you the interview and a recommendation is a validation to help you get the job after you have already been noticed.

300

Can you get people to endorse your skill sets on LinkedIn? True or False.

True! 

300

How do you find the Career Center Collections?

Go to the "Career Center" tab and press "Collections"

400

What is the latin motto of Hunter College?

Mihi Cura Futuri

400

When are drop-in hours? (Hint: They are only 3 days a week and 2 time slot for each day) 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 11 am-12 pm, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm
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What should you do if you do not hear back from an employer?

You should email them to follow up about the opportunity. Ex: " I wanted to follow up with you about this job and where the hiring process is right now"

400

Do you need an "About" section on your profile and what should you have on it? 

Yes. It is an opportunity to pitch yourself. Things you need to have is your major, any minor/certificates, year, experiences and your future career path.

400

How can someone find a on-campus job at Hunter?

You go to the "job" section, then click on "filter". You scroll down to "On-campus Student Employment" that is under the tab "Job Type".

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What was Hunter College formally known as?

The Normal College of the City of New York

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What are some resources the Career Center uses? 

Vault, Focus 2, Quinncia, Forage, LinkedIn learning

500
What is the STAR method?

It is 4 steps to answer interview questions. S= Situation, T=Task, A= Action, R= Result

500

How do you approach an employer on LinkedIn? 

You should first message them and introduce yourself. Then you should express your interest in the field they are working in. Lastly, try to set up a call or coffee chat and leave your contact information.

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What is the Codex Creator Challenge on Handshake? 

It is an opportunity to build a project, enter a challenge and showcase your AI skills. You can also claim up to $100 in credits to use in Codex.