Jumpstart Your Career at NYU SPS

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Jumpstart Your Career at NYU SPS

However you define professional success, the NYU SPS Wasserman Center for Career Development is here to support you. Our programs and services help students and alumni achieve their career goals.

Graduate Career Outcomes

96%
Working within 6 months of graduation
47%
Held an internship while enrolled
56%
Secured employment before graduation
22%
Received 3 or more job offers

Undergraduate Career Outcomes

94%
Working or in cont. ed. within 6 mos of grad
84%
Held an internship while enrolled
75%
Secured employment before graduation
39%
Received 3 or more job offers

The Wasserman Center for Career Development

The Wasserman Center at NYU SPS offers career coaching and counseling, providing guidance on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and networking. The Center hosts events like networking mixers, industry panels, and employer site visits, helping students and alumni connect with employers and build networks. NYU SPS students and alumni also have access to the NYU SPS Wasserman Center for Career Development, including career fairs, mentorship programs, and lifetime career coaching—even after you graduate.
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Expert Career Coaches

The Wasserman Center at NYU SPS has career coaches who are skilled in the industries and functional areas where NYU SPS degree candidates are in demand. With backgrounds in tech, entrepreneurship, and higher education, our coaches are certified by the International Coaching Federation, Life Design Studio, and Appfinity Strengths Profile. You can meet with them on site or virtually.

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Powerful Career Portal

Once enrolled, you’ll have access to the Handshake Career Portal, where you can browse thousands of job and internship listings, register for employer-hosted events on campus, access additional career platforms like Forage and Focus2Career for free, and schedule coaching sessions. Many global employers promote job listings through our Handshake Career Portal.

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Industry Networking

The Wasserman Center at NYU SPS hosts events year-round to help students network with employers. These include industry-specific career fairs, on-campus information sessions by companies, and the NYU SPS On-Site series featuring private tours and networking lunches at company headquarters. Past participating employers include Deloitte, Citi, Hugo Boss, Rialto Capital, and the National Basketball Association.

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Career Planning

We offer tools to build your career, professional community, and strategic brand. Assess goals, identify potential pathways, and create plans for success. Students and alumni can browse NYU SPS Industry Guides for job boards and professional organizations or get AI-powered resume feedback through JobScan. Watch videos on salary negotiation and LinkedIn tips. These resources are accessible via Handshake at any stage of your career.

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Alumni Industry Coaching

At the Wasserman Center at NYU SPS, we understand that industry nuances can impact how you build relationships and prepare application materials. NYU SPS alumni are available to discuss your industry's specifics and offer insider tips. They can advise on must-have technical skills for your resume, the formality of your networking approach, and attire standards for events. Alumni coaches are here to answer these questions and more.

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Gain Real-world Experience

The Wasserman Center at NYU SPS hosts year-round programs to simulate on-the-job experiences that prepare you for your career. Conduct financial modeling, respond to a PR crisis during employer site visits, participate in case competitions with companies like Unilever, or join learning fellowships developed with our academic departments. At NYU SPS, we prioritize giving you opportunities to showcase your skills outside the classroom.

Students and Alumni: Start Now

If you are a current student or alumni and still haven’t taken advantage of NYU SPS Wasserman career resources, visit Handshake to get started today.
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One Stop for All Kinds of Help

Visit the Student Support Center at 7 E. 12th St., Suite 523 or Midtown Center, Suite 1009 or email us for academic, career, and engagement opportunities to set you up for success at NYU SPS and beyond.
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We want to hear from you and celebrate your career achievements, challenges, and journeys, whether you’re a student or an alum.