February 18, 2025 — From internships to interviews, networking to mentorship, the Marist Center for Career Services is a hub of activity helping students plan ahead in their time as a student and into their professional lives.

Now, in its new location within the Dyson Center, Career Services offers an inviting, collaborative space with more wide-ranging and interactive programs and resources than ever before.

“We are not only preparing students for their first internship or first full-time job, but also helping them develop the skills they will utilize for lifelong success in the global job market,” said Executive Director Mary Jones.

The mission of Career Services builds on years of helping students and alumni attain professional positions and graduate school admissions after their time at Marist. 

According to 5-year Marist Outcomes Data, the success rate for graduates within six months after they leave Marist is near 95% over the last 5 years, indicating a high rate of employment, graduate school admission, and attainment of other positions after graduation. Also, 86% of Marist students take part in at least one internship throughout their time as a Red Fox.

"We are fortunate to have this beautiful new space to utilize for expanded programming," said Jones.  “In our new collaborative area, our talented Student Ambassadors help students develop career-related materials such as resumes, and then students meet with our coaching staff to construct personalized, four-year preparation plans.”

The bustling new Center for Career Services collaborative space. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist University.

Emma Winkler '25, a fashion merchandising major, said that her experience utilizing the resources and expertise of Career Services was incredibly valuable and helped her feel confident as she sought her first internship.

“They provided me with career fair preparation, including resume reviews, industry connections, and insights into the internship process,” Emma said. “This ultimately led to securing my first internship at Bulgari, and from there I was able to leverage connections while staying in touch with Career Services, which helped me attain two more internships at Oscar de la Renta and Ferragamo.”

Matthew Pater, '25, a political science major who interned in the office of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, echoed Emma’s sentiments.

“Working with career services was essential to helping me secure my internship,” Matt said. “The resume review session was beneficial in polishing my resume and preparing it for review by potential employers.”

For English major Charlotte DelVecchio '25, the process through which she learned about career and internship opportunities with the Career Services team had a big impact, and she ultimately became a peer career ambassador herself.

“I would meet with a Career Coach every 1-2 weeks to discuss cover letters, sort through internship postings, and develop a plan that would help me become the best possible candidate for job,” said Charlotte. “It is due to the Center for Career Services that now, as a Senior, I feel incredibly confident in my ability to find a job in my field and to succeed in this role.”

Students get personalized coaching on career preparedness. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist University.

Access to Top-Tier Internship and Professional Opportunities and Career Events
The centralized Dyson location provides additional space to host alumni networking events, student internship spotlight presentations, and employer visits. 

“Career Services staff and Peer Career Ambassadors are ready to meet one-on-one with students who are seeking help with internship interviews, research opportunities, and more,” said Jones.

Here are some of the numerous resources and events students can take advantage of in order to set themselves up for success in the professional and research worlds.

• Network with alumni at VIP events: Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to meet and network with Marist alumni working at top-tier organizations. In the past, companies represented have included Apple, Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, Ralph Lauren, Paramount, Major League Baseball, among many others.
  • Mark your calendar! The next VIP networking event is on March 25 from 2-5 p.m. in the Murray Student Center Cabaret.
• Students can also network with alumni via the Marist Student-Alumni Career Network (PeopleGrove), which includes hundreds of alumni willing to provide their professional insight to students and other alumni throughout their career journeys.
• Prepare for your next interview: Did you know that many companies publish some of the questions they ask in interviews? Students can learn this information and more as they prepare for their next interview, by reserving a room and practicing with Career Services staff. Students can also access Interviewing.com, an online simulator that lets you see and hear yourself respond to interview questions.
• Looking for opportunities abroad? GoinGlobal connects you to employers in more than 190 countries. Students can get career advice, industry trend information, and search employment opportunities all in one database. 
  • In addition to finding eligibility guidelines, types of employment, and solutions to application challenges, students can browse more than 500 top US Employers with an established track record of hiring international students.
  • Visit MyMarist and navigate to “Career Services Resources” to learn more.

Mock interviews, resume help, and internship information are just some of the resource students can take advantage of in the Center for Career Services. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/Marist University.

Peer to Peer Support
The Center for Career Services also offers many opportunities for Marist students to help other Marist students with guidance and advice from their experience with internships and in the professional world. 

There are currently 13 peer career ambassadors ready to meet one-on-one with students who are seeking help with internship interviews, resumes, research opportunities, and more.

Benjamin Kurani '26, a business administration major, is a peer ambassador who says that the learning experience from having this role goes both ways between him and his fellow students.

“I enjoy working with my peers to help them achieve their professional and internship goals because I find fulfillment in supporting others as they navigate their career paths,” said Benjamin. “It allows me to contribute to the success of my peers while expanding my own insights into the finance industry.”

The Internship Showcase events also offer first-year and sophomore students opportunities to learn from peers on the processes for applying, preparing, and engaging with internship hiring and other professional experiences.