As An Accountant, You’ll: 

• Examine and prepare financial data for businesses or individuals focused on accuracy and alignment with regulations and laws 

• Inspect accounting documents and systems for efficiency and adherence to accepted accounting practices and identify potential risks for fraud 

• Auditors review financial statements for accuracy and compliance. They can work internally, as external consultants or for government agencies

• Accountants may need a CPA while Auditors may need a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) 

• Accountants can advance into management roles or become consultants 

Things to Consider 

• Requires strong analytical and math skills 

• Usually work regular business hours but have some busy seasons with longer hours. They may work as many as 60 – 80 hours a week during tax season, especially those that work at larger firms 

• Requires strong communication and organizational skills 

Why Pursue a CPA? 

Type of work you can do:  

• Preparing tax documents and providing tax advice 
• Comb through a government agency’s financial records to search for evidence of fraud or other criminal misbehavior 
• Consult with a business on its financial strategies 
• Compile a company’s yearly financial reports 

Only CPAs Can:  

• Represent client in IRS proceedings, External and SOC Audits,  
• File financial statements with SEC in publicly traded company 
• Increased salary range and increased likelihood to get a promotion 
• Many go to work for one of the Big 4 Accounting firms  

Requirements to get CPA:

Where You Could Work as an Accountant: 

Key Internship Employers

In-Demand Skills & Terms to Know

Interview Preparation 

Sample Interview Questions 

• 20 Accounting Interview Questions from the Forage

• Wall Street Prep Accounting Interview Questions 

Interview Tips: 

• HireVue is a digital interview tool where you record your answers to interview questions, it is often used for the first round interview

• Record yourself practicing to see how you do

• Read the body language of the interviewer

• Know your why: Be specific about why this career and why this company

• Research more than just the company website

• Search for recent news about the company or news that could impact the company such as new regulations

• Don’t ask questions that could be answered through a Google search

• You should be actively reading financial news

Types of Interviews & Questions 

• Behavioral Questions – most commonly asked

• Knowledge-based questions to see if you know the terms from above

• Be ready to apply your skills to answer case questions

Timeline for Applying to Summer Internships 

• Internships at large companies like the Big 4 are open in spring, late summer and early fall – the sooner you apply typically the better

• Small to medium size companies will post their internships in the fall or spring

• Pro Tip: Apply early since it could increase the number of times they review your application 

Differences: Big 4 & Mid-Sized

Additional Resources

Never been to the Magner Career Center? Watch our Orientation!

Check out our About the Magner Career Center Section for information about all of our services!

Internships & Fellowships for Seniors & Recent Graduates:

What Are Some Internship/Fellowship Opportunities for Seniors and Recent Graduates?

BC Handshake

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> CUNY-specific jobs and internships and actively recruiting employers! 
> Customized AI-powered job & internship opportunities! 
> Student-centered opportunities requiring no previous experience! 
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Follow the steps below to add your personal email to Handshake.

Top Resources for Seniors

> Career Document Guide:
Learn how to craft exceptional resumes, cover letters and more!
> Career Workshops, Events & Company Visits:
Check out how to sign up for career development events, in collaboration with top companies & across industries!
> Finding a Job:
Learn how to kick off you job search and secure your dream opportunity!
> Meet With a Career Coach:
Work with a professional to clarify your career goals and identify new industries & opportunities!
> Major-Specific Career Resources:
Learn career tips and tricks designed for your major!
> Building In-Demand Professional Skills:
Learn how to up-skill, build relevant professional experience, to make you a better candidate for opportunities!
> Internships/Fellowships for Seniors:
Check out internship/fellowship opportunities for CUNY seniors and recent graduates!
> Leveraging LinkedIn for Career Success:
Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile and connect with mentors & recruiters!

There is a legendary component to the departments that make up the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. Some of the finest artists and performers in the country, such as painters Mark Rothko and Philip Pearlstein, composer Tania León, violinist Itzhak Perlman, and documentary filmmaker Sarah Christman, have taught here. Learning from such legends, our students have enjoyed enormous success in their fields. Each department is equipped with top-notch equipment and provides students access to stellar studio and performance spaces.

Career Exploration

Some popular careers for School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts graduates:

Acting | Broadcast Journalism | Choreography | Creative Writing

Digital Media Design | Editing | Film Production | Graphic Design

Investigative Reporting | Journalism | Marketing | Mixed Media

Music Production | Performing Arts | Publishing | Screenwriting

Visual Arts | Web Design | Writing

Be sure to check out our SVMPA Resources Sheet for Job and Internship Opportunities!

Preparing for Your Search

• Utilize BC Handshakeand the Magner Center LinkedIn Group to find job and internship opportunities
• Conducting an informational interview with a professional is a great way to gain insight into a career field while also building an important connection. Informational interviews are a meeting with an industry professional where you ask career questions and discuss their career journey. LinkedIn is an important tool to aid in forming professional connections
• Attend related events
• Organize a peer-support group or join a Brooklyn College Club or Organization (See Club List at bottom of document)
• Create a great resume and cover letter (check out this Resume Guide)
• Stay organized by keeping track of opportunities (check out this Opportunity Tracker.xlsx)
• Prepare for interviews (check out these interview resources)

Interview Preparation

• Have an upcoming coffee/recruitment chat? Check out these tips.
• Need to prepare for an interview? Check out these interview resources.

Receiving an Offer

• Don’t renege on an offer once you have accepted another offer. You’ve made a commitment in which employers expect you to follow your word. Usage of the Center assumes you will abide by our terms & conditions where reneging is explicitly not allowed 
• Don’t create a bad reputation for yourself, your peers, or the college. You are expected to be professional. Watch this video to learn more about what you should do if you have multiple offers

Clubs and Organizations

• Anime Club
• BC Comics & Sequential Arts Club
• Collaborative Media Group
• Film Society
• Vanguard Newspaper
• WBCR – Brooklyn College Radio

You can register for most clubs on Campus Groups. To connect directly with the Clubs, you can also join any of their Student WhatsApp chats.

Schedule an Appointment

Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment to review these resources and for further exploration with Michael Sarrao, the liaison of the School of Visual, Media and Performing Arts. You may contact him at msarrao@brooklyn.cuny.edu.
If you have any questions, please call the Magner Career Center at 718.951.5696 or email careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Magner Career Center YouTube Channel

Check out our SVMPA Career Video Playlist to launch your career with amazing opportunities and top tips from successful alumni, industry leaders, and Magner Career Coaches.

Career Exploration

Good News! There are a variety of careers that Natural & Behavioral Sciences majors can go into. Careers range from Anthropologist to Psychologist. Find out about possible careers and resources for a specific major here:

• Anthropology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology
• Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Health and Nutrition Sciences

What Career Resources are Available to STEM Majors?

The below resources have been prepared for students who are interested in Science Careers:

PRE-HEALTH CAREERS WEBPAGE
Check out Brooklyn College’s new Pre-Health Resource Webpage outlining career paths, academic support, & advisement!

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE RESOURCES

Internships at NYC Parks Dept. 

Stewardship & Volunteering at NYC Parks Dept.

Volunteer & Educational Talks at NYC H2O

Volunteer Events with the Prospect Park Alliance

Volunteer Events with the Central Park Conservancy

Volunteer with the New York Botanical Garden

Scientists in Parks Internship Program 

PSEG Green Teams at Montclair University  

Brooklyn College Urban Ecology and Environment Summer Lab 

Master Composter Certificate Course 

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Summer Research Programs

CUNY Research

HRTP: Internship

Maximizing Access to Research Careers- MARC

Cornell Summer Research

AAMC Undergraduate Research

STEM and Healthcare Summer Research Opportunities Guide

COMPUTER SCIENCE RESOURCES

Computer Science Opportunities Spreadsheet

Computer Science Career Resources

PSYCHOLOGY RESOURCES

Psychology Career Resources

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

CUNY LifeSci Meetup

Environmental Defense Fund

Mentoring in Medicine

Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)

The Leadership Alliance Summer Research/Early Identification Program

Google Jobs 

Brooklyn Queens Long Island- Area Health Education Center (BQLI-AHEC)

Community Health Care Association of New York Online Job Board 

Health Jobs Nationwide Online Job Board 

New York Alliance for Careers in Healthcare

New York State Department of Health Opportunities

Preparing for Your Search

• Utilize BC Handshake and the Magner Center LinkedIn Group to find job and internship opportunities
• Conducting an informational interview with a professional is a great way to gain insight into a career field while also building an important connection. Informational interviews are a meeting with an industry professional where you ask career questions and discuss their career journey. LinkedIn is an important tool to aid in forming professional connections
• Attend related events
• Organize a peer-support group or join a Brooklyn College Club or Organization (See Club List at bottom of document)
• Create a great resume and cover letter (check out this Resume Guide)
• Stay organized by keeping track of opportunities (check out this Opportunity Tracker)
• Prepare for interviews (check out these interview resources)

Jobs & Internships

We can help you find a great internship or land an interview with the right company.  Get started today by going to Find a Paid Internship.

Interview Preparation

• Have an upcoming coffee/recruitment chat? Check out these tips.
• Need to prepare for an interview? Check out these interview resources.

Receiving an Offer

• Don’t renege on an offer once you have accepted another offer. You’ve made a commitment in which employers expect you to follow your word. Usage of the Center assumes you will abide by our terms & conditions where reneging is explicitly not allowed 
• Don’t create a bad reputation for yourself, your peers, or the college. You are expected to be professional. Watch this video to learn more about what you should do if you have multiple offers.

Natural and Behavioral Science Clubs

Clubs give students leadership skills, create opportunities for networking and establishing connections.

• American Medical Women’s Association
• Anthropology Club
• BA/MD Academic Club
• Brooklyn College Chemistry Society
• Geology Society
• Health and Nutrition Science Club
• Pre-Optometry Club
• Pre-Physician Assistant Club
• Public Health and Medicine Club
• The Engineering Club 

You can register for most clubs on Campus Groups. To connect directly with the Clubs, you can also join any of their Student WhatsApp chats.   

Schedule an Appointment

Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment to review these resources and for further exploration with Miriam Loyd, the liaison of the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences.

She can be reached by email at: MLoyd@brooklyn.cuny.edu

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Magner Career Center at 718.951.5696 or email careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Career Stories. Be inspired!

The below resources have been prepared for HSS Students:

Career Exploration

Congratulations on deciding to pursue a major in Humanities and Social Sciences! Below is a list of specific majors to explore.

• Puerto Rican and Latino Studies
• Children and Youth Studies
• Modern Languages and Literatures
• Women and Gender Studies
• American Studies
• Africana Studies
• Political Science
• Philosophy
• Sociology
• M.A. Sociology
• Linguistics
• English/Creative Writing
• Judaic Studies
• Speech Pathology
• Classics
• Religion: Program of Studies in Religion

Preparing For Your Search

• Utilize BC Handshake and the Magner Center LinkedIn Group to find job and internship opportunities
• Network with professionals in your industry of interest by conducting informational interviews (LinkedIn is a great tool)
• Attend related events
• Organize a peer-support group or join a Brooklyn College Club or Organization (See Club List at bottom of document)
• Create a great resume and cover letter (check out this Resume Guide)
• Stay organized by keeping track of opportunities (check out this Opportunity Tracker.xlsx)
• Prepare for interviews (check out these interview resources)

Career Opportunities

There is always a need for employees who can bring more to the table than just standardized coursework. The Humanities and the Social Sciences teach highly applicable critical thinking, analysis, research, and communication skills. Furthermore, an HSS education emphasizes the importance of sharing information and effectively arguing a case to work towards resolution. This emphasis, paired with the aforementioned skills, will enable you to work and communicate fluently across a variety of industries.

Some popular careers for School of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduates:

• Public Relations
• Social Work
• Education
• Union Organization
• Government/ Law
• Publishing/Film Production
• Curatorial Services/Museum Management
• Communications/Marketing
• Gender Rights
• International Affairs
• Charities and Nonprofits
• Journalism & Media
• Academic Research
• United Nations

Interview Preparation

• Have an upcoming coffee/recruitment chat? Check out these tips.
• Need to prepare for an interview? Check out these interview resources.

Receiving an Offer

• Don’t renege on an offer once you have accepted another offer. You’ve made a commitment in which employers expect you to follow your word. Usage of the Center assumes you will abide by our terms & conditions where reneging is explicitly not allowed 
• Don’t create a bad reputation for yourself, your peers, or the college. You are expected to be professional. Watch this video to learn more about what you should do if you have multiple offers

Clubs and Organizations

Students can choose from a variety of clubs that include:

• American Sign Language Club
• Asian Student Alliance
• Undergraduate Student Government
• Brooklyn College Chess Club
• Brooklyn College Sustainability Club
• Collaborative Media Group
• Graduate Association of School Psychologists
• Student Forensics – Speech & Debate Team
• Study Abroad Scholarship Association

You can register for most clubs on Campus Groups. To connect directly with the Clubs, you can also join any of their Student WhatsA

Scheduling an Appointment

Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment to review these resources and for further exploration with Pamela Brown, the liaison of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. You may contact her at pbrown@brooklyn.cuny.edu.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Magner Career Center at 718.951.5696 or email careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Alumni Advice Videos

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Check out the Magner Career Center YouTube page for more valuable alumni career-specific advice.

Career Exploration

Congratulations on exploring a career in business! There are several paths you may be considering, and each offers different skills, career outcomes, and opportunities. Below is a brief overview of common business majors. For additional guidance, visit the How to Research a Career page. You can also explore these roles through our Career Advice playlists on the Magner Career Center YouTube channel.

• Accounting: Accounting majors learn how to create, maintain, and audit accurate financial records for businesses and organizations. Students study accounting theory and develop skills in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance.
• Business Administration: Business Administration prepares students for a broad range of careers, including entrepreneurship. Coursework covers management, e-commerce, statistics, operations management, and strategic decision-making.
• Business Management: Business Management focuses on leadership within corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors. Courses include accounting, economics, operations management, statistics, computer applications, business analytics, business law, and management. 
• Economics: Economics majors study how resources are allocated and how incentives and policies affect individuals, organizations, and governments. The major emphasizes research methods, quantitative analysis, and policymaking.
• Finance: Finance students learn how to create financial plans, provide investment advice, and support business decision-making through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Human Resources (HR): HR professionals focus on recruiting, training, retaining, and supporting employees. HR plays a key role in creating inclusive, safe, and effective workplace environments.
• Marketing: Marketing majors study branding, promotion, and consumer engagement. Students learn how organizations build relationships with target audiences through communication, research, and strategic campaigns.

Preparing for Your Search

Most deadlines for fall internships and full-time roles occur in late September. Opportunities can be found on BC Handshake and company websites. Students are encouraged to bookmark the Big 4/Business Employer Deadlines document to stay organized.

• Create/edit your career documents. Sample resumes and cover letters can be in the Career Document Guide. If you’d like to fill in a business resume template you can download this Word version.
• Attend events! 
• Join the Murray Koppelman School of Business Career Group on LinkedIn to find job and internship opportunities and join the general Magner Career Center LinkedIn group.
• Accounting Student? Check out the Accounting Volunteer Document to learn how to build tax preparation experience before internships or jobs!

Business Career Timeline

Use the Business Career Timeline to keep yourself on track for your career! You’re a Junior or Senior? Don’t worry, take a look at the second page for more support.

Skill Development

Developing in-demand skills is essential to standing out in your internship and job search. Students can build skills through the following resources:

• Visit the Skill Development webpage for tools available to all majors.
• Explore Forage, which offers virtual experiences created by employers.
• Participate in company-specific learning programs such as KPMG’s University Connection.

Stay Organized

Staying organized and setting weekly goals is critical during your job or internship search.

• Use a job, internship, or program tracker.
• Download the Magner Career Center Job Tracker (Tracker.xlsx).
• Additional trackers are available through platforms such as The Muse and Trello
• Use this Employer Research Guide to help you learn about recruiters that work with Brooklyn College

Job & Internship Boards

• BC Handshake – be sure to also check “collections” listed in Handshake for internships & jobs grouped by majors/career interests. Note: collections are not exhaustive of all roles posted on Handshake.
• Magner Career Center business internship list – note this is a listing of commonly open internships, you may need to check the company website when each opens. The Career Center does not endorse these programs, just simply they are available to students. This is also not an exhaustive list of internships.
• Review additional ways to Find a Paid Internship and ways to Find a Job.

Additional Job & Internship Boards

These job & internship boards are not associated with Brooklyn College. Signing up opts you into direct communications with them.

• New York Jobs CEO Council Talent Portal
• Seasonal Work Labor
• Simply Hired
• InternJobs
• InternshipFinder
• Wayup

Interview Preparation

• Have an upcoming coffee/recruitment chat? Check out these tips.
• Need to prepare for an interview? Check out these interview resources and these Business specific interview questions.
• Review EY’s Key to Successful Job Interview, KPMG’s Recruitment Video, Morgan Stanley’s Virtual Interview Tips, and Morgan Stanley’s Recruitment Video.  

Receiving an Offer

• Don’t renege on an offer once you have accepted another offer. You’ve made a commitment in which employers expect you to follow your word. Usage of the Center assumes you will abide by our terms & conditions where reneging is explicitly not allowed. 
• Don’t create a bad reputation for yourself, your peers, or the college. You are expected to be professional. Watch this video to learn more about what you should do if you have multiple offers.

Business Clubs + Associations

• Accounting Society
• Actuarial Society
• ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America)
• Beta Gamma Sigma
• Business Society
• CPA Network (Facebook page)
• Economics Society
• International Business Association 
• Investment Club
• KSB Entrepreneurial Society
• KSB Toastmasters Public Speaking Club
• Marketing Society
• The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) (Free to BC Students with your @bcmail.cuny.edu email)
• National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
• Smooth Talkers
• Student Leadership Council

You can register for most clubs on Campus Groups. To connect directly with the Clubs, you can also join any of their Student WhatsApp chats.   

The Koppelman School of Business (KSB) Career Team

The Magner Career Center is excited to introduce the KSB Career Team, dedicated to providing enhanced career support for business students. This new structure ensures you receive the guidance you need while our team takes on expanded responsibilities. 

Cliff Frontera, the Career Liaison for the Koppelman School of Business is the team lead for the KSB Career Team, continuing to organize employer events and provide strategic guidance, but appointments will be made with members of the KSB team. 

Your KSB Career Team includes: 

• Julie Bashioum

• Kellie Lindow

• Ricky Costas-Hernandez

These team members will be your primary contacts for career appointments and guidance. 

What’s Changing 

• Appointments: All student appointments will now be scheduled with Julie, Kellie, or Ricky through Navigate. Navigate will schedule you with one of them automatically based on your availability. 

• Walk-In Hours: Walk-in hours with Cliff will be paused for the spring 2026 semester. 

Meeting with Cliff 

Appointments with Cliff are referral-based only. Here’s how it works: 

1. You will first meet with a member of the KSB Career Team (Julie, Kellie or Ricky).

2. After one or more meetings, the team will assess if a meeting with Cliff is necessary and consult with him before making the decision. The Career Team will then contact you via email advising to schedule an appointment with Cliff. They will share pre-work needed to schedule the appointment (see below).

3. Not all students will be referred to Cliff. 

Pre-Work Required for Appointments with Cliff: 

If you are referred to meet with Cliff, you must complete the following before scheduling: 

• State who from the KSB Team you met with previously (and when).
• Clearly state your career goals.
• Provide a reviewed resume.
• Set up a Handshake profile.

Appointments will be scheduled by contacting the Magner Career Center at careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Magner Career Center at 718.951.5696 or email careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Videos

What our students, recruiters, and alumni have to say in the feature videos. See more videos on our Business Playlist.

Ally Rao, PwC Recruiter

Alexis Polanco, Bloomberg Recruiter

Shaina Brander, BC Alumna, JPMorganChase

Natalie Miolan BC Student

Khilola Vahobova BC Student

Refer to the Brooklyn College Pre-Law Page for insight into law as a career, information on pre-law support services, internship/career planning and more!

For Academic Needs/Appointments

The Magner Center is open for students who need career assistance and related services. We strongly urge students who are undecided or have academic inquiries, regardless of interest in Pre-Law, to speak/make an appointment with the Center for Academic Advisement and Student Success (CAASS) for assistance.

For more questions or assistance in creating your personalized academic plan, schedule an appointment with a faculty advisor Professor Anna Gotlib, Pre-Law Academic Advisor in Philosophy Department, 3307 Boylan Hall, 718.951.5324, AGotlib@brooklyn.cuny.edu

For Career Services

Scheduling an Appointment

Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment to review these resources and for further exploration with Pamela Brown, the liaison of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. You may contact her at pbrown@brooklyn.cuny.edu.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Magner Career Center at 718.951.5696 or email careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Magner Career Center at (718).951.5696 or email us at careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

Did You Know?

Marge Magner, the individual who the Career Center is named after, was a psychology major. Here are just a few highlights about her:

• Named to Fortune’s list of Most Powerful Women in Business (2001–2004), Forbes’ list of the World’s Most Powerful Women (#19), and U.S. Banker’s list of the Most Powerful Women in Banking (#1).
• Founding member and general partner of Brysam Global Partners, a private-equity firm that invests in consumer financial services in emerging markets.
• Director of Accenture, a management consulting and technology services company; and Gannett Company, Inc., a publishing company.

“Perhaps the more important issue is to care enough about our students to spend time with them, to give them the benefit of our own experience, knowledge, and wisdom so that they are better prepared for what they will have to face out there. And the Magner Career Center is a great repository for those efforts.” – Magner

Career 101 for Psychology Majors

Review our Career 101 for Psychology Majors video.

Psychology Degree Career Map

A degree in psychology opens doors to many different career paths. Follow this career guide to explore the many careers you can go into.

Career Exploration in Psychology

Learn about the different fields of psychology you can go into and helpful resources to learn more about them (sectioned off by field of psychology)!

Club

Psychology Club
https://www.clubs.brooklyn.cuny.edu/PsychologyClub/

Psychology Jobs & Internships

Completing an internship is a vital part of one’s college experience. Internships allow students to gain first hand experience in the workplace, expand their network, and better prepare for their future. Internships can also help a student determine if their intended career is the right fit. Please review this spreadsheet of possible internship sites. Be sure to review sheet 1 to best understand how to use this list.

Additional internship search resources can be found on our Ways to Find a Paid Internship page.

Schedule an Appointment

Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment to review these resources and for further exploration with Miriam Lloyd, the liaison of the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences.
She can be reached by email at: MLoyd@brooklyn.cuny.edu
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Magner Career Center at 718.951.5696 or email careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Internships 101 for Psychology Majors:

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Previous Psychology Events

Check out our YouTube channel for psychology events we hosted in the past!

Find upcoming events on the Magner Career Center event page.

Exploring Careers in Computer Science

There are many careers you can go into in Computer Science. Learn about the different areas of computer science and helpful resources to learn more about them (sectioned off by the field of computer science)!

Exploring Careers in Computer Science Resources.xlsx

Resume Assistance

Use our resume sample and checklist to ensure you have a strong resume.

Tips for Developing Technical Projects

Programming Practice

A listing of programming practice resources.

Hackathons & Competitions

Interview Preparation

Interviewing Tools recommended:

• Merit for Brooklyn College Students
• Merit for Brooklyn College Alumni
• Star Interview Tool to help you organize your interview stories (Behavioral Tool)
• Interview Organizer to help answer “tell me about yourself,” “why are you interested in this field,” “what questions do you have for us,” and “strengths and weaknesses.” (Behavioral Tool)
• Mock Interview Platforms
  • Big-O complexities
  • Brilliant Black Minds
  • Pramp
  • skilledinc.com

Mentorship & Professional Development

Computer Science Internship & Apprenticeship Programs

Click to open our internship program list. In each column you will find internship programs that hire computer science students. Some of the programs may not be open, yet (but will be at a later time). Some programs are specific to either the Winter, Spring, or Summer, while others are currently closed for other reasons. Make sure to save the internship list and come back to it continuously! 

If you are looking for an apprenticeship click here https://www.theuptide.com/software-engineering-apprenticeships/ 

Additional internship search resources can be found on our Ways to Find a Paid Internship page.

Job Search Tools

Job Tracking Tools:

• The Muse Spreadsheet 
• Trello Board
• Brooklyn College’s Job & Opportunity Tracker

Job Boards:

Please note: These job & internship boards are not associated with Brooklyn College. Signing up opts you into direct communications with them. 

Salary Expectations for CIS and CIS – Adjacent Careers & Value Selection

If you are trying to understand your potential salary or trying to determine if your offer is competitive, use the below resources to help you:

• Levels.FYI
• Pay Scale
• Glass Door

One of the many factors that goes into finding your next place of employment is the salary, however there are many others as well. Use this resource to help you understand the key values that you may look for in an organization

• KeyValues.com

Upskilling

Developing a Stand Out GitHub Profile:

PostMan Student Programs:

• Level up your API skills – get certified as a Postman Student Expert!
• Spotify API walk through
• Learn more about working with APIs with Postman Learning Center!

Other Upskilling Resources

Recordings of Previous Tech Events

Check out our YouTube channel for tech events we hosted in the past!

Find upcoming events on the Magner Career Center event page.

Alumna Shahzoda Davlatov ’21 discusses her experiences with the Career Center and her internships.

Specialty Programs

There are many specialty programs out there to help students interested in Computer Science.

Brooklyn College CUNY2X

CUNY 2X Tech is an initiative to double the number of CUNY students graduating annually with a tech-related bachelor’s degree prepared to launch careers in the NYC tech ecosystem. Designed in partnership with NYC Tech Talent Pipeline industry and academic leaders, this five-year, multi-million dollar initiative brings together CUNY senior colleges and NYC tech employers to better align tech education with industry needs and expand access to quality tech careers. This is done through monthly workshops. To be added to the mailing list email 2xtechteam@gmail.com

CUNY Tech Prep

CUNY Tech Prep is an industry-informed program for exceptional computer science students in the CUNY senior college system. Developed and delivered with the CUNY Institute for Software Design and Development and industry leaders, CUNY Tech Prep is designed to provide students with industry exposure to software development and a connection to tech jobs post-graduation https://cunytechprep.nyc

CUNY Break Through Tech

We work at the intersection of academia and industry to propel women (trans and cis) and nonbinary students into computing degrees and tech careers. https://newyork.breakthroughtech.org/

Clubs

Computer Science Club 
https://www.clubs.brooklyn.cuny.edu/ComputerScienceClub/
Girls Who Code College Loop Club  https://www.clubs.brooklyn.cuny.edu/GWCCollegeLoop/
Mathematics Club of Brooklyn College  https://www.clubs.brooklyn.cuny.edu/MathematicsClubofBrooklynCollege/

Schedule an Appointment

Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment to review these resources and for further exploration with Miriam Loyd, the liaison of the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences.
She can be reached by email at: MLoyd@brooklyn.cuny.edu
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Magner Career Center at 718.951.5696 or email careernews@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISS)

International Student and Scholar Services, part of the Division of Enrollment Management, is committed to guiding the international student at Brooklyn College. The office aspires to provide high-quality service and support that will help the international student achieve academic and personal success. From welcoming the student on campus to congratulating the student at the graduation ceremony, our staff members help support the international student experience at Brooklyn College.

International Students are also encouraged to take advantage of all other services that are provided to Brooklyn College Students.
> Review this breakdown of support services by office: https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/offices-outside-of-magner/

Higher Education Immigration Portal

This comprehensive resource hub, a project of the Legal Pathways that Work initiative, offers a suite of resources, trainings, and other tools to support access to employment-based visas and careers in the U.S. post graduation for non-citizen students and graduates, including Dreamers with and without DACA.

Information from the Department of State and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency

• State Department page on F-1 Visas
• USCIS Page for International Students seeking employment

The Employment Process in the U.S.

Here are some suggestions to help you with your self-directed job search:

• Research job and internship postings using BC Handshake accessible via the career tab on portal.brooklyn.edu. 
• Attend Magner Career Center Events where you can meet employers/alumni and network.
• Network with as many professionals as you can.
• Go to the Job & Internship Fair held each semester.
• To learn more about employers in the United States that temporarily employ foreign students, please visit the H1B Employer Data Hub.

CPT & OPT Breakdown

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) allow F-1 international students to gain U.S. work experience related to their major.  

• CPT is typically part of the academic program, requires approval from a school official, and must be completed before graduation; it is limited to a specific employer and timeframe, though students can have multiple CPTs.  

• OPT provides flexible work experience that can be completed before or after graduation, is not employer-specific, and does not require course credit. Students are eligible for 12 months of OPT, which is authorized by USCIS and grants an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).  

Opt4Humanity OPT Visa Sponsorship

Opt4Humanity connects graduating international students with local charities or social impact organizations willing to freely sponsor students’ Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs in roles related to their majors.

FAQs for International Students

Should I list my visa status on my résumé?

Your visa status is typically not included on your resume. In many cases, your educational background and work history will show that you are an international student. Recruitment questions that may be asked include:

• “Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?”
  • Yes, you are, providing you apply for and receive CPT or OPT prior to starting any job or internship.
• “Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa status (ex. H-1B status)?”
  • Yes.

How do I answer when I am asked by an employer about my work authorization as an F-1 student?

> Explain that you have the legal right to work in the US for a specific time frame.
> Explain gaining OPT work authorization is a simple & free process.
> Share that work authorization can be renewed for 3-6 years with an H-1B work visa.

If a company says they do not hire international students, should I even apply?

It depends. If the employer is a federal agency or has a contract with a federal agency, they are not legally allowed to hire foreign nationals. But for many organizations that say they do not hire international students, it may mean that they haven’t hired international students yet. You can educate the employers about the hiring process and why they should hire international students by using the information on the Hiring International Students Employer page.

What can I do to make myself a competitive candidate in the application process?

• In short, take advantage of all of the Magner Center services! These include:
  • Having your resume and cover letters reviewed by a career coach.
  • Participating in mock interviews.
  • If needed, improving your English skills by speaking in class, giving presentations, joining clubs like Smooth Talkers public speaking club, taking courses in the speech department, and expanding your circle of native English speaking friends.
  • Creating and actively using LinkedIn.
  • Networking! (You’re seeing it mentioned frequently for a reason: it’s important!)
• Other Suggestions include:
  • Familiarizing yourself with regulations and benefits attached to your working status through the International Student and Scholar Services (ISS) office.
  • Speaking confidently about your skills, interests, and career goals.
  • Consider following LinkedIn creators that teach international students how to market their intercultural competencies such as Marcelo Barros and Steve Dalton.

For more information about OPT, CPT, and STEM OPT Extension please visit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Website

List of Employers who have hired International Students

• 1213 Myrtle Ave Management Corp. DBA Stella Property Management
• Abid Tax, LLC
• Amazon.com, Inc. or its subsidiary/affiliate
• Biolo
• Brooklyn Bros Corp.
• Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
• Cetusdata, LLC
• Change Group Americas
• Changing The Present
• Cisco Systems
• Citibank
• Collabera Inc – CIGNA Corporate Services, LLC
• Da Empire Laundromat Inc.
• Dash Technologies Inc.
• Distinct Engineering Solutions, Inc
• Elsanaa PT PC
• Ernst & Young
• Found Objects Music Productions
• Four Square Labs, Inc
• Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company
• HCL America Inc.
• Honey Science Corporation
• IHS Market Ltd.
• Jagone Physical Therapy
• Kettle Solutions, LLC
• Left/Right Inc.
• Lorhan Corporation Inc.
• Magnimind Academy
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Motion PT Sports Medicine
• Neurnberger Piano Company
• NTT Data Services
• Road to Recovery PT, PC
• Reach Concept LLC
• School for creative Judaism
• Schvvey, Inc. d/b/a Axoni
• SITA Life
• SummitWorks Technologies Inc.
• Tako Corporation
• Triplenet Energy Advisory Services LLC
• UBS Business Solutions US LLC
• University Settlement
• Xincon Home Health Care Service Inc.
• YingHua Academy