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Five Steps to Success in your Job Search

By Chelsea Kwak, Wasserman Career Ambassador Hi everyone! My name is Chelsea and I’m currently a junior at NYU studying Economics with a minor in Psychology and Business.  Searching for a job/internship can be overwhelming. There are so many industries, companies, and positions to choose from! So, where should you start your search and howContinue reading “Five Steps to Success in your Job Search”

In Case You Missed It: Real Talk: Finance, Accounting & Consulting Panel

By: Sumaita Mahmood, Wasserman Career Ambassador Hi everyone! My name is Sumaita, and I am in my second year studying Global Public Health and Chemistry. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a panel called Real Talk: Finance, Accounting and Consulting Panel. As someone who is as far away from those three fields as couldContinue reading “In Case You Missed It: Real Talk: Finance, Accounting & Consulting Panel”

These companies and industries want to hire you!

Hiring for a variety of job and internship opportunities continues to readily increase on Handshake. In our August 2020 data, we saw top postings related to the industries of nonprofits, internet & software, and CPG – Consumer Packaged Goods, among others. Additionally, the top job functionalities for postings were Engineering – Web/Software, Finance, and Consulting.Continue reading “These companies and industries want to hire you!”

A Day in the Life of an Urban Planner

By Stephane Pierre, NYC Department of City Planning Transportation Division I grew up in suburban Long Island, where I had very limited interactions with New York City. As I took more trips into the city to visit and spend time with my family, my urge to live in an urban environment grew. This led meContinue reading “A Day in the Life of an Urban Planner”

Job Searching in the time of Coronavirus

The NYU Wasserman Center is open and available to support you in your job or internship search during this uncertain time. Find a list of helpful articles and resources below, and check back often as new content will be added weekly. Schedule a virtual career coaching appointment on Handshake today! What are some tips forContinue reading “Job Searching in the time of Coronavirus”

Learning from the past, planning for the future: Wisdom from NYU Alumni

My NYU Story Hear from NYU alumni as they speak honestly about the transitions to college and eventually to career. The My NYU Story series showcases recent alumni who represent diverse experiences in a set of candid conversations conducted by current students. Watch webinar recordings below: My NYU Story: July 23rdFeatured Alum: Gerianne Pérez, Actress/VocalistContinue reading “Learning from the past, planning for the future: Wisdom from NYU Alumni”

Did I Really Do That? — Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as A Graduate Student

By Fatim Lelenta, Wasserman Assistant Director for Graduate Student Development As a graduate student, you are navigating multiple roles and tasks which include taking tests, writing research papers, submitting conference proposals or leading a professional organization in your field. Typically, your graduate program is a crucial time where your personal and professional identities meet. TheContinue reading “Did I Really Do That? — Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as A Graduate Student”

Industry Insights and Connections

The Wasserman Center is in daily contact with employers, and many are focused on moving their employees to remote work and supporting them before hiring new staff. Still, they are eager to stay engaged with you as well. Below, we have shared highlights that have come directly from employers on hiring trends and how Covid-19Continue reading “Industry Insights and Connections”

A Day in the Life of a Programmatic Trading Manager

We’re MiQ, a programmatic media partner for marketers and agencies. We connect data from multiple sources to do interesting, exciting, business-problem-solving things for our clients. We’re experts in data science, analytics and programmatic trading, and we’re always ready to react and solve challenges quickly, to make sure our clients are always spending their media investmentsContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Programmatic Trading Manager”

Wasserman Global Peer Spotlight: Rosamaria Diaz

By: Rosamaria Diaz, Wasserman Global Peer, NYU London (Fall 2019) In Fall 2019 I had the opportunity to work as a Wasserman Global Peer while studying away in NYU London. My experience as a Wasserman Global Peer allowed me to be able to help others through effective communication. Given that applying to jobs and internshipsContinue reading “Wasserman Global Peer Spotlight: Rosamaria Diaz”