Malakia Silcott

Associate Director

I focus on early career engagement programs, individual career advising, and teach a course on Personal Career Development. My background has included working with traditional and non-traditional aged students at commuter and residential colleges throughout Massachusetts, including Bunker Hill Community College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern, and Brandeis University. I am the child of immigrants from Montserrat, West Indies, and I have a particular interest in studying the college adjustment, academic retention, and career development strategies of first generation college students, women in underrepresented careers, and international students.

I hold a Masters of Science degree in College Student Development and Counseling from Northeastern University, and prior to my graduate study I earned a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Bachelors of Arts in African American Studies from Oberlin College. In my spare time I enjoy tennis, reading articles on personal finance, and attending dance and music performances.

Most interesting/unusual job: I worked at a card store reading cards out loud to the blind.

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What to do with my degree: Psychology jobs and salaries

 

Psychology is one of the most popular college majors. What kinds of psychology jobs are out there for you if you have an undergraduate degree? Dr. Stewart Shankman, Ph.D. spoke with us about how he prepares his students for …

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3 Things Diverse Graduates Should Look for in a Possible Employer

Senior year is approaching, and it’s time to search for a job.

With millions of employers to choose from, how do you narrow the search and find the best company for diverse graduates in the workforce?

In this post, we’ll …

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Is Major Pharmaceuticals a Good Career Path?

The major pharmaceuticals industry is full of big ideas, big money, and — in terms of a career path — big opportunities.

An important economic and societal presence, the pharmaceutical sector develops, manufactures, and sells a virtual medicine cabinet stocked with prescription …

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We Need Environmental Science Grads, But What Do You Need? 13 Career Options We Think You’ll Love

You might be the kid who loved being outdoors, exploring the nearby woods and collecting bugs in a jar or taking samples from the local pond to look at under your most prized possession: a microscope (you know, the one …

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Career Trends for Jumbos: Work in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, People Operations

If you are currently looking for a full-time job or your next internship, you most likely will interact with people who have human resources and recruiting roles, but have you ever considered one of these roles as a possible career …

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April 3rd to April 9th is National Public Health Week 2023 (NPHW)

Did you know that first week of April is National Public Health Week ?

The 2023 theme is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health”

NPHW 2023 will occur April 3 – 9, 2023. Check out their events page for a full …

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Careers in Health Education

What Is a Health Education Specialist?

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Health education specialists are individuals who have met baccalaureate-level (or above) required health education academic preparation qualifications. They serve in a variety of …

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March is Women’s History Month — Check out these career events in March 2023 targeted towards women !

Since 1995, several US Presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as Women’s History Month. These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have …

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Interested in Environmental Activism ?

Check out this Handshake feature “How Do I Get An Environmental Activism Internship?”

and don’t forget to update the career interests section and Profile of your Handshake account so that you can learn more about internship and job opportunities that …

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Diversity & Inclusion Programs for Students Interested in Health & Life Sciences

There are many specialized health and life sciences research programs available to underrepresented students who are pursuing majors related to health and life sciences.  These are just a few of the programs that offer training and mentorship opportunities designed for …

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