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Events

  • 2/25/2010 - Resume Workshop for International Careers
    Curious how to stay competitive for jobs in the international industry? Join a non-profit professional and a Wasserman Center Career Counselor as we address issues on what experience you should be including, what to incorporate, and how to format your resume it to get the job you want.
  • 2/25/2010 - Acing the Interview
    Knowing what to expect can put your interviewing anxiety at ease. Learn how to prepare for internship and full-time job interviews. Strategize appropriate responses to the toughest questions, such as strengths, weaknesses, "Tell me about yourself," and salary responses. Identify resources necessary to familiarize yourself with both the company and industry.
  • 2/25/2010 - On-Campus Recruitment (OCR) Orientation
    Open to January, May & Summer 2010 graduates. Learn how to make the most of the OCR program and manage NYU InterviewNet. Mandatory for OCR participants.
  • 2/25/2010 - Resumes & Cover Letters that Work
    Your resume and cover letter are your introduction to potential employers. This is your first step toward obtaining that coveted job interview. Learn resume and cover letter writing techniques to best reflect your qualifications and experience. Discover ways to highlight your internships, student activities, volunteer and leadership experiences.
  • 2/24/2010 - Maximizing your Job Search
    An effective job or internship search requires a multi-layered approach. Discover traditional and unique ways to identify job opportunities. Hear more about how and when to begin applying for positions. Learn how to network effectively, make key industry contacts, and utilize those contacts to uncover the "hidden job market".
  • 2/24/2010 - Resumes for Master's Students
    Learn to write effective resume and cover letters that best reflect your qualifications as a graduate student.
  • 2/24/2010 - From Suitcase to Briefcase: Study Abroad and your Career
    This special program focuses on incorporating study abroad experience into your globally-focused job search. Learn how to effectively market your overseas experience to prospective employers and how to conduct your job search in the international arena. The program will conclude with a tour of the Wasserman Center and an overview of job exploration resources. This program is open students with experience abroad, as well as those considering study/work abroad. Please bring a printed copy of your current resume.
  • 2/24/2010 - Women's Foreign Policy Mentoring Fair
    This is an exciting opportunity allows undergraduate and graduate students to network informally in roundtable discussions with senior-level experts in the fields of International Affairs, International Law, International Health, International Business, Foreign Service, and International Development. Learn about the skills required in the global job market, and listen to valuable career planning advice and guidance. Check the Career Fairs section of our website mid- January for details. In conjunction with the Wagner School of Public Policy
  • 2/23/2010 - NYUeVita Orientation
    NYUeVita is your own personal on-line database where you document and archive your outstanding academic and co-curricular experiences at NYU in a professional, and organized format. Using NYUeVita's basic template you can build a personalized comprehensive on-line profile in just a few minutes, update your on-line profile at your convenience, and create and share customized on-line profiles with employers, graduate and professional admissions offices, and service organizations.
  • 2/22/2010 - Acing the Interview
    Knowing what to expect can put your interviewing anxiety at ease. Learn how to prepare for internship and full-time job interviews. Strategize appropriate responses to the toughest questions, such as strengths, weaknesses, "Tell me about yourself," and salary responses. Identify resources necessary to familiarize yourself with both the company and industry.
  • 2/22/2010 - On-Campus Recruitment (OCR) Orientation
    Open to January, May & Summer 2010 graduates. Learn how to make the most of the OCR program and manage NYU InterviewNet. Mandatory for OCR participants.
  • 2/18/2010 - Government & Non-Profit Expo
    Travel to Washington D.C. to meet employers hiring for full-time and internship positions in the government, non-profit and public sectors. The Expo will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, Leavey Center. Please visit the Career Fairs section of our website in January for details on location and transportation.
  • 2/18/2010 - Making it in the Media
    This networking Q & A series connects students interested in careers in media with industry professionals of diverse backgrounds. The panelists will share how social identities and diversity have impacted their careers. It is informative and open to all, offering job/internship suggestions, career advice, and general media analysis from industry veterans. Co-sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Education & Programs and the Washington Square News
  • 2/18/2010 - Attire for Sucessful Hire & Music Video Launch
    With summer internships and full-time jobs on the horizon, dressing the part from the first interview throughout all of your days on the job is essential for success. Join Macy's and Peers in Careers in exploring fashion dos and don'ts in your professional persona, and get the first look at the newest Macy's & Peers music video! Co-sponsored by Peers in Careers & Macy's
  • 2/17/2010 - Funded Internship Award
    Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 17 Are you doing an unpaid internship this semester in a not-for-profit, the arts or another industry that traditionally does not pay interns? The Wasserman Center will sponsor students in need with a $1,000 stipend. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students may apply. Check out the "Student Highlights" section of our website in January for details!
  • 2/17/2010 - International Student Orientation
    This seminar will highlight key career development tools, resources and services for international undergraduate and graduate students offered through the Wasserman Center. The seminar will be followed by a tour of the career development office. Co-sponsored by the Office of International Students and Scholars
  • 2/17/2010 - Dining for Success
    Mastering interviewing skills is hard enough, but what about when your interview is over a meal? Don’t let your dining etiquette stand in the way of your internship or job search! Join us for a meal-time mock interview. Enjoy pre-dinner networking, a three-course meal, and interviewing tips from career development professionals. Open to juniors, seniors and graduate students. A fee of $10 is required to participate. Bon appetit! www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/students/events/dining_for_success.php
  • 2/17/2010 - Acing the Interview
    Knowing what to expect can put your interviewing anxiety at ease. Learn how to prepare for internship and full-time job interviews. Strategize appropriate responses to the toughest questions, such as strengths, weaknesses, "Tell me about yourself," and salary responses. Identify resources necessary to familiarize yourself with both the company and industry.
  • 2/17/2010 - On-Campus Recruitment (OCR) Orientation
    Open to January, May & Summer 2010 graduates. Learn how to make the most of the OCR program and manage NYU InterviewNet. Mandatory for OCR participants.
  • 2/17/2010 - Non-academic Resumes for PhD
    Looking to expand your job search outside of the academic realm? Employers in the business sector tend to regard the CV format as too lengthy and cumbersome. Knowing how to submit a resume format that will most effectively market your skills and qualifications for your target job is therefore crucial. Attend this workshop to find out how how to * Convert a standard Curriculum Vitae into a business resume format that will impress employers outside academia * How to write a resume from scratch that highlights your academic achievements in ways that impress employers.
  • 2/16/2010 - Get Your Career In Gear, Media & Communications
    This speaker series allows graduate students and alumni to socialize with both academic and non-academic experts in various disciplines.
  • 2/11/2010 - Professional Skills Series Seminars for International Students: Getting the Job - Job Search Techniques and Interview Skills that Work
    In conjunction with the Office for International Students and Scholars.
  • 2/11/2010 - On-Campus Recruitment (OCR) Orientation
    Open to January, May & Summer 2010 graduates. Learn how to make the most of the OCR program and manage NYU InterviewNet. Mandatory for OCR participants.
  • 2/11/2010 - Acing the Interview
    Knowing what to expect can put your interviewing anxiety at ease. Learn how to prepare for internship and full-time job interviews. Strategize appropriate responses to the toughest questions, such as strengths, weaknesses, "Tell me about yourself," and salary responses. Identify resources necessary to familiarize yourself with both the company and industry.
  • 2/10/2010 - Acing the Interview
    Knowing what to expect can put your interviewing anxiety at ease. Learn how to prepare for internship and full-time job interviews. Strategize appropriate responses to the toughest questions, such as strengths, weaknesses, "Tell me about yourself," and salary responses. Identify resources necessary to familiarize yourself with both the company and industry.
  • 2/10/2010 - Immigration Options after F-1 and J-1 Student Status
    This session is designed for international students who are interested in working in the U.S. for several years beyond graduation. An immigration lawyer will discuss the most common visa categories such as H-1B, O-1, and Permanent Residency. It's never too early for students to learn this information to plan for the future. Students who are graduating can also learn what options they can discuss with potential employers.
  • 2/10/2010 - True Life: I'm an Intern
    Wondering how to land that first internship? Getting relevant experience through an internship is a great way to help you gain a competitive edge in your future career. Learn from a panel of current and former interns about how to search, where to find key opportunities, and how to make the most of your internship experience.
  • 2/9/2010 - Maximizing your Job Search
    An effective job or internship search requires a multi-layered approach. Discover traditional and unique ways to identify job opportunities. Hear more about how and when to begin applying for positions. Learn how to network effectively, make key industry contacts, and utilize those contacts to uncover the "hidden job market".
  • 2/8/2010 - Resumes & Cover Letters that Work
    Your resume and cover letter are your introduction to potential employers. This is your first step toward obtaining that coveted job interview. Learn resume and cover letter writing techniques to best reflect your qualifications and experience. Discover ways to highlight your internships, student activities, volunteer and leadership experiences.
  • 2/4/2010 - On-Campus Recruitment (OCR) Begins for Summer Internship Opportunities
    Employers from a variety of industries will visit the Wasserman Center to interview students from the Class of 2011 for summer internships. To participate in this program, you must attend an OCR Orientation and an Acing the Interview seminar**.
  • 2/4/2010 - NYUeVita Showcase
    Is there more to you than what can fit on your resume? Join us to learn about NYUeVita - NYU's e-portfolio system, which allows you to share much more about your strengths to employers, graduate schools, and more. Place your vote for the best e-portfolio and gain tips from your peers on how to maximize your own!
  • 2/3/2010 - Spring Job Fair and Diversity Expo
    Target employers seeking to fill full-time and summer opportunities from industries including finance, communications, non-profit/public service and technology. In addition, this event features employers with current and future diversity recruiting initiatives.
  • 2/2/2010 - Boot Camp for Future Professionals
    Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 2 This one-day Boot Camp conference is designed to provide students with information, insight, and practical knowledge about real world issues while transitioning from school to work. * Gain insight about adjusting to corporate culture * Learn about business trends in the corporate world from working professionals * Hear from about the working world from recent alumni * Develop effective communication strategies and practice your skills in an interactive teamwork and professional skills training Conference takes place on Friday, February 26. www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/students/events/bootcamp.php
  • 2/2/2010 - Acing the Interview
    Knowing what to expect can put your interviewing anxiety at ease. Learn how to prepare for internship and full-time job interviews. Strategize appropriate responses to the toughest questions, such as strengths, weaknesses, "Tell me about yourself," and salary responses. Identify resources necessary to familiarize yourself with both the company and industry.
  • 2/2/2010 - On-Campus Recruitment (OCR) Orientation
    Open to January, May & Summer 2010 graduates. Learn how to make the most of the OCR program and manage NYU InterviewNet. Mandatory for OCR participants.
  • 2/1/2010 - Kickin' it with Kevin
    Nervous about the intersections of your professional and queer identity? Need resume tips, interviewing advice, or help structuring your job search? Join Kevin Grubb, Career Development Counselor, at the LGBT Office for a conversation, the opportunity to have your questions answered, and free lunch! Co-sponsored by the Office of LGBT Student Services