Ready to make your professional presence shine online? Your LinkedIn profile is so much more than just a resume - it's your digital handshake, your personal brand, and often the first impression you make on future employers and collaborators. In this essential, bite-sized session, LinkedIn 101, we'll guide you through building an effective LinkedIn profile that truly represents your unique experience and aligns with your values. You'll discover how to optimize every section to highlight your strengths, showcase your impact, and magnetically attract the right opportunities. What you'll take away: Learn to build a LinkedIn profile that stands out and gets noticed by recruiters and connections Strategies to brand yourself authentically online, reflecting your true self and professional aspirations Tips for effectively presenting your skills, projects, and accomplishments to demonstrate your impact This is session 1 of a 3 part mini-series designed to spruce up your LinkedIn, show you how to connect and grow on the platform, and provide quick tips for professional polish so you can stand out to employers. If you'd like to RSVP for the full series, you may do so here.

Join Asher Anolic ‘00, Sam Houston-Read '17 and Sydney Majka '20 to learn more about their roles in the Asset Management Equity division of Fidelity Investments, which manages over $2T assets and employs research professionals to conduct in-depth fundamental, quantitative, technical, and ESG research to identify the best investment opportunities in the market.

Join us for FLI Forward: Preparing for Life After Vassar, a dynamic event designed to help you prepare for life after graduation. ​Though open to all, this program is designed to center the experience of first-generation and/or low-income (FLI) seniors​. Through a series of interactive workshops and Design​ing Your Life exercises, you'll reflect on the skills you've built, ​get a chance learn how to navigate the job search ​or graduate school application processes, and begin to plan your future pathways with support from the Center for Career Education. You'll also connect with a panel of FLI alum​s who will share their journeys and offer valuable insights. The day will conclude with a networking reception, giving you the chance to build connections with alum​s and campus community members. Come ready to plan your next chapter with confidence and community. Already confirmed alums include: Seth Bynum '15, Senior Advisor for Housing Policy and Development, Deputy Mayor of Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce, NYC Office of the Mayor Linda Han '23, Research Coordinator, The New School Henry Molina '19, Analyst, Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. Stephen Palencia '20, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Baruch College John Terwilliger '19, Financial Services Research Specialist, McCune Law Group

SQL (Structured Query Language) is the backbone of data management, empowering organizations to extract, analyze, and make sense of the vast amounts of information stored in relational databases. In today’s data-driven world, developing SQL skills positions you as a ‘gatekeeper’ of critical digital information—the key to driving strategic business decisions and launching impactful analysis.This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for learners eager to build foundational SQL skills and gain hands-on experience tackling real-world scenarios. Please read the description below. All workshops are virtual. When you register for this program, you'll be asked to complete a brief survey.  A confirmation and additional information (including a Zoom invitation) will be provided prior to each workshop. Space is limited! If we've reached capacity, you will be placed on a wait list. What You’ll Learn: Introduction to SQL & Data Lifecycle: Understand the purpose of SQL, its role in relational databases, and the journey of data from origination to extraction. SQL Commands & Operations: Explore the order of operations and build proficiency in essential SQL statements. Building Custom Queries: Learn to create queries tailored to specific business requirements, extracting meaningful insights. Use Cases for SQL Queries: Differentiate between writing queries for simple data extraction or designing queries for aggregated / summary reporting. Joining & Blending Data: Combine datasets using ‘JOINs’ to expand analysis capabilities and address complex scenarios. Simulating Real-World Requests: Practice defining technical requirements and translating into SQL outcomes that solve common business needs. Why Join This Workshop? SQL skills are among the most in-demand competencies in today’s data-driven job market, making this workshop a valuable stepping-stone to your professional growth. Whether you’re preparing for a career in data analytics, data science, business intelligence or another data-dependent field, learning SQL equips you to unlock the full potential of data. Now in its 11th consecutive year, AESOP Academy continues to empower students to tackle modern organizational challenges and position themselves as standout candidates for recruiters and hiring managers. Questions? Reach out to Susan Smith at the Center for Career Education at susmith@vassar.edu.

Change the World at a National Lab! You can make a positive, global impact in science, energy, and national security. Learn how during info sessions with top scientists and engineers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. They’ll touch upon groundbreaking projects and share personal experiences in daily Q&As. This event is free and open to all grade levels, academic programs, and early-career grads. Sessions will run Monday, October 13th to Thursday, October 16th (starting at 1pm Pacific Time each day). Register for sessions. Come and go as needed. Follow this landing page to see the agenda and register for sessions: https://bit.ly/4b8mMis

Ever wondered what it’s like to turn an internship into a full-time role in data science? Join us for a virtual conversation with a Nissan team member who started as an intern and now works full-time in data science. Learn how they made the transition, what their day-to-day looks like, and how data drives innovation at Nissan. Plus, get the inside scoop on Nissan’s internship program—including how to apply—and stick around for a live Q&A to ask your own questions about data careers, internships, and more.