Ms. Helene Cruz

Networking contacts, both old and new, are likely the key to finding the best opportunities, especially if you want to switch to a new field, says Helene Cruz, assistant director for M.B.A. programs and services at Pace University in New York.Ms. Cruz is helping a Pace alumna with an M.B.A. in marketing switch to the fashion industry after two years at home.Researching the industry and networking are her first steps, but with no previous experience, "she may have to start at the bottom," says Ms. Cruz.

To add new people to your network, join and attend meetings of professional groups and women's business organizations, she suggests.

CareerJournal.com spoke with Helene Cruz, assistant director of M.B.A. programs and services at Pace University in New York City, about what young professional women can do to advance in their careers.

CollegeJournal.com spoke with Helene Cruz, assistant director of M.B.A. programs and services at Pace University in New York City, about what young professional women can do to advance in their careers.

CareerJournal.com spoke with Helene Cruz, assistant director of M.B.A. programs and services at Pace University in New York City, about what young professional women can do to advance in their careers.

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Ernie Andrews Scholarship: Helene Cruz, Pace University
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Helene Cruz serves as the Assistant Director of Employer Relations for the Career Services Office at Pace University. Prior to this, she worked with the MBA population at Pace. In addition, she has a background in Human Resources as a Generalist and a Specialist in Comp and Benefits.

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CareerJournal.com spoke with Helene Cruz, assistant director of M.B.A. programs and services at Pace University in New York City, about what young professional women can do to advance in their careers.

The Career Journal has a Q&A piece with Helene Cruz, the assistant director of M.B.A. programs and services at Pace University in New York City.She answered some questions about women and networking and how it should and should not be done.She says women should start networking early in their career: Start building a network early on in your career.
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Cruz also said women need to learn the art of small talk or schmoozing like men do. You should be connecting over outside activities.