GOLD Guidance Career Series

The GOLD Guidance series provides topic-based workshops for recent graduates beginning their professional careers or making a career change. Alumni who are interested in requesting a connection with a QC alum in their field of interest can reach out to the Office of Alumni Relations at: qc.GOLD@qc.cuny.edu after they have reviewed the documents and links in the Interview and Networking Tips section of our Alumni Resources webpage.

Requirement: You must attend at least one GOLD Guidance Workshop before making the request OR watch at least two recordings of the previous sessions.

Upcoming GOLD Guidance Workshops (2025)

3-3-25_GOLD Guidance - Mark Klein '76

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with Alumnus Mark Klein ’76

The GOLD Guidance series is for the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD – Classes 2015-2025)

Monday, March 3, 2025, 5:30 – 6:30pm (EST) via Zoom

RSVP by March 1st (Hurry! Space is Limited): bit.ly/GOLD-MKlein

 
GOLD Guidance Topics:
  • Finding Your Authentic Career
  • Self-care in Challenging Times

Mark Klein is a Career Coach with over 20 years of experience in assisting individuals to find their authentic and fulfilling careers. Mark’s professional experience includes working as a Career Counselor/Career Coach at Queens College for 12 years, assisting over 8,000 students in finding their authentic career paths and launched effective job search campaigns. In his private practice he has assisted hundreds of individuals to make informed and authentic career decisions and to launch effective job search campaigns. His unique ability to assess individuals’ strengths and career targets, have propelled individuals to successful careers. His professional training as a counselor has enabled him to successfully coach individuals to overcome their own personal barriers.

Past GOLD Guidance Workshops (2024)

In case you missed any of our past workshops, you can catch up by exploring our latest list of GOLD Guidance events. Click on the images below to access recordings via YouTube:

9-30-24 GOLD Guidance with Catherine Law '90

Catherine Law '90

Assistant Director for Employer Relations, Job Development & Reporting; Adjunct Lecturer for the Zicklin School for the Business Development Co-Op Program
  • Career Transitions and Pivots
  • Coping with Setbacks

Connect with Catherine Law on LinkedIn here.

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with 3-5-24_GOLD Guidance - Susan Zeidman

Susan Zeidman '72/'76

Career and Leadership Coach
  • Creating Your Brand
  • Elevator Pitch
  • Your Professional Background

Connect with Susan Zeidman on LinkedIn here.

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with 5-6-24_GOLD Guidance - Princess François-Estévez

Princess François-Estévez

New York Executive Director of America Needs You (ANY)
  • Improving your LinkedIn Presence

Connect with Princess François-Estévez on LinkedIn here.

GOLD Guidance: Career Conversations with 2-8-24_GOLD Guidance - Diane Shults

Diane Shults '07

Early Career Strategist
  • Building Relationships and Finding a Mentor
  • Interview Types and Tips for a Job Search
  • Industry Specific Resources

Connect with Diane Shults on LinkedIn here.

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