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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The Ins and Outs of Practicing Real Estate Law

From financings to joint ventures to land use issues, and more, real estate lawyers tackle myriad areas, making the practice both challenging and exciting. For many, working in real estate law is exhilarating because they can see their efforts directly …

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8 Tips to Fight Zoom Fatigue (Because All Those Video Meetings Are Exhausting)

If you’ve been working remotely for any amount of time, chances are you’ve experienced some kind of “Zoom fatigue.”

We probably don’t need to explain it to you, but just in case: The phrase Zoom fatigue refers to “an overall …

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Hawks Hired! Amanda Rosadio ’21

“There is nothing more authentic than learning from experience.” – Amanda Rosadio ’21

Amanda Rosadio will be graduating this May from Roger Williams University with a Bachelor of Arts in educational studies and a double minor in psychology and Spanish. …

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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Stifling Your Career

Unfortunately, it's all too easy to compare yourself to other people. It's easy to think that other people have it better than you, are more successful, and are happier, among other things. It's also unfortunately easy, when you compare yourself …

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How Active Listening Can Boost Your Career (and How to Do It Right)

People often assume it’s what they say that matters most in job interviews or in conversations with supervisors or coworkers. After all, you can’t prove yourself and what you’re capable of without first telling the people around you what you …

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4 Ways to Boost Your Value and Get a Pay Raise in 2021

It can be debilitating to your self-esteem and motivation when you're constantly overlooked for raises and promotions. It can also be easy to take this personally when you know you're capable of and deserve much more. The truth is the …

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Interview Questions You Should Ask in the Wake of COVID-19

COVID-19 has altered the typical way that we perform many aspects of our jobs, as well as typical practices in the legal industry like OCI, summer associate programming, and more. As we continue to operate within a global pandemic, it …

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Starting a New Job Remotely Can Be Scary—Here’s How to Impress Everyone Right Off the Bat

As if starting a new job wasn’t already daunting enough, you may now be faced with the challenge of starting a new job remotely, without ever meeting your colleagues in person. This might be happening during the coronavirus pandemic—and hey, …

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Should You Transfer Law Schools?

 

If you're a 1L and finally have your first semester of grades under your belt, you may be wondering about transferring law schools and whether it's the right option for you. Generally, law students apply to transfer either during the …

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15 Kinds of Jobs That Are In Demand—and Growing—Heading Into 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, it quickly disrupted every aspect of work. Offices shut down. Those lucky enough to keep their jobs found themselves working from home, clicking into video meeting after video meeting, some while caring …

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