Name: Danibel Caceres
Class Year: 2020
Title: Academic and Career Advisor
Organization Name: Fitchburg State University
1. In one sentence, what does your job entail?
Career advising for all students and academic advising for pre-major students until they declare their major.
2. What planned and unplanned events connected you to your industry and your first employer after Holy Cross? How did you learn/decide it was a good fit for you?
I worked as a Peer Career Assistant at the Center for Career Development. I really enjoyed my position and worked there for about 3-4 semesters.
3. What were you involved in when you were on campus?
Just my work study position as a PCA.
4. What was your major and how did it affect your career decisions?
I majored in Psychology with the intention of getting masters in counseling and obtaining a LMHC. After working in the social work field for a 1.5 years and doing therapeutic family sessions, I realized it may not be for me. I decided to use my skills and experiences to apply for a position in higher education.
5. What are one or two skills that you developed at Holy Cross that you use in your work?
How to market myself via resumes, cover letters and in interview settings.
6. What advice do you have for students on campus today?
It’s never to early to start going to the Center for Career Development. You should familiarize yourself with the office and utilize ever resource they have to offer from resume and cover letter reviews to mock interviews and alumni shadowing.