Mary Santoro

Director of Career Services

Mary Santoro, Director of Career Services

Mary holds a Master of Science degree in Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Roger Williams University. Her professional journey includes diverse roles within the Center for Career and Professional Development before assuming advisory responsibilities for the Cummings School of Architecture and School of Engineering Computing and Construction Management.

In her current role as the Director of Career Services, Mary passionately engages with students, guiding them through confidence-building exercises and comprehensive career coaching sessions. Her commitment extends across the spectrum of professional development, overseeing advisory functions and operational aspects within the Center for Career and Professional Development. Collaborating closely with external stakeholders, Mary establishes vital connections to facilitate students’ access to impactful internship and job prospects.

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Internship Spotlight: Thomas Pulcini & PwC

During the 2022 Summer Intersession, rising senior Thomas Pulcini completed an internship with Price WaterhouseCoopers as one of their Summer interns. Read on to learn about his experience!

If you’re interested in doing your own internship but don’t know where …

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7 Tips for Building a Bigger and Better Network

Standing out in a sea of resumes can seem nearly impossible. So what can job seekers do to set themselves apart and land the job of their dreams? Make connections. A candidate with an in-house recommendation has a significant advantage …

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Athletics & Admissions: Going for the Gold!

Certainly All-State athletes, two-sport threats, and varsity-letter winners should emphasize their prowess. But less exalted athletes who may compete in fairly new or more obscure fields are valued as well. For example, archers are welcome at Barnard College, and badminton …

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How College Athletes Make the Transition to the Workforce

In the aftermath of the spectacular conclusion to this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament, it’s easy to forget that, for the vast majority of college athletes, no career in the game or sport of their choice awaits. And that can …

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Hawks Hired! Michelle Desiata ’22

Michelle’s academic interests first sparked from taking a personal finance course back in high school.  She was motivated to understand the essence of achieving financial freedom for herself, which led to a deep interest in exploring the opportunities within the …

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10 Keywords to Set Your Finance Resume Apart from the Crowd

At one time or another, every job-seeker seems to ask the same question: What makes a perfect resume? Over the years, I've learned that the answer is two-pronged: A perfect resume is customized to a specific position within an organization, …

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4 Leadership Skills Marketing Managers Need to Succeed

In organizations like digital marketing agencies, marketing managers typically oversee multiple departments with employees with mixed skill sets and objectives. As a result, managers need an adaptable and versatile approach to leadership in order to succeed. Here, Land Digital offers …

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Typography in Design: Why Every Designer Should Master Fonts and Styles

What connects 3400 BC Iraq, 3200 BC Egypt, 1300 BC China and 600 BC Mesoamerica? Writing. Thousands of years ago, humans began writing pictorial signs in these four parts of the world, which slowly evolved through cuneiform, hieroglyphics, symbols, and …

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A Day in the Life: Graphic Designer/Art Director

Vault Day in the Life: Ishan Khosla
Designation: Art Director, Owner
Company Name: Ishan Khosla Design
Age: 32

Education:

I did my B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Washington, Seattle. Although it was a science program, being in …

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How To Become a Network Engineer in 6 Steps

‌As the world continues to depend more on digital environments to get work done, the health of internal networks will increase in importance to company leaders. Many, if not most, of today’s business functions, require a network to operate, whether …

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