Myths vs. Facts! Breaking down the common misconceptions, urban legends, and false facts around landing a job in STEM fields! MYTH #1: There are only Engineering jobs for Computer Science majors. Fact: Two of the fastest-growing engineering fields, industrial engineering and petroleum engineering, staff two of the largest proportions of older workers. In both, 25% […]
MoreWhen granted only 3-5 minutes of an HR professional’s time, don’t waste it. Being intentional in your conversation with such a brief allotment of time is essential, and most people love a straight-shooter. In these nerve-wracking instances it’s extremely natural to start discussing yourself, what you’re studying, why you came here to study it, and […]
MoreSecrets to Successful Networking: Building a Personal Brand By Andy C. Ng (Wasserman Peer in Career) During one of the city’s frigid, torrential downpours, I found myself with an old friend at The Bean in the East Village – try their dirty chai latte, you’ll become an addict, I swear. Catching up about our winter […]
MoreMyths vs. Facts! Breaking down the common misconceptions, urban legends and false facts around landing a job in the Finance, Business, or Consulting industries. Myth: Only business students can work on Wall Street. Fact: Many liberal arts students have successful careers on Wall Street. However, as a liberal arts student, you will need to build your […]
MoreVolunteer Combines Experience as a Librarian, Museum Docent 16:37 pm / By JFriedman in From the Museum For Candace Stuart, who has worked as a volunteer in the museum’s Docent program, her curiosity about 9/11 began right after that tragic day. Working as a news librarian for ABC News at the time, she cites her research on the events of […]
MoreUnless you’re that lucky NYU student who spends winter break traversing the streets of Paris, jet skiing in the Caribbean, or even staying busy with J-term, it may just be that time of year again. The time of year where the initial Netflix binge begins to slow, meals from the holidays are finally finishing digestion, […]
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