Fall 2012 Schedule of Events for Graduate Students
* Space is limited. Log on to NYU CareerNet or call
212-998-4730 to register. Events take place at The Wasserman Center for Career Development, 133 E 13th Street,
2nd Floor, unless otherwise indicated
Graduate Student Orientation*
Learn about the essential job and career related services that are available to you at the Wasserman Center as a graduate student at NYU:- Specialized career seminars for graduate students
- Participation guidelines for the On-Campus Recruitment Program
- Graduate Career Fairs and Industry Expos
- Get Your Career in Gear: Career Panels featuring successful NYU Alumni and industry professionals
- On-line job resources & networking tools
- International Job Resources
- The Wasserman Center for Career Development Mentor Network
The informational presentation will be followed by a brief tour of our state-of-the-art facilities.
Dates & Times
- Tuesday, January 29, 6pm-7pm, Kimmel Center, Rm 914
Non-Academic Resumes for PhDs*
Looking to expand your job search outside of the academic realm? Employers in the business sector tend to regard the CV format as too lengthly and cumbersome, and so it is crucial that you know how to submit a resume format that will most persuasively communicate the skills and qualifications that make you a great candidate for your target job.Attend this workshop and learn how to write a CV that will:
- Effectively highlight your academic strengths and contributions
- Incorporate your previous professional and academic activities
- Explore the difference between a business resume format and a CV format, and learn when which one is most appropriate to use
- Learn about formatting tips and tricks to make your resume stand out!
Dates & Times
- Friday, February 8, 2pm-3pm, Wasserman Center
- Wednesday, March 6 3:30-4:30pm, Wasserman Center
- Thursday, April 11, 12:30-1:30pm, Wasserman Center
CVs for Academic Jobs
Attend this workshop and learn how to write a CV that will:- Effectively highlight your academic strengths and contributions.
- Incorporate your previous professional and academic activities.
- Explore the difference between a business resume format and a CV format, and learn when which one is most appropriate to use
- Learn about formatting tips and tricks to make your resume stand out!
Dates & Time
- Friday, September 21, 11am-12pm
- Wednesday, October 10, 3:30p-4:30pm
- Tuesday, November 13, 2pm-3pm
Resumes for Master’s Students*
Master's Students bring to their job search an extra level of knowledge and training; but how best to communicate this to prospective employers?Attend this workshop and learn how to write a resume that will:
- Effectively highlight your academic strengths and contributions
- Incorporate your previous professional and academic activities
- Explore the difference between a business resume format and a CV format, and learn when which one is most appropriate to use
- Learn about formatting tips and tricks to make your resume stand out!
Dates & Times
- Monday, January 28, 5:30- 6:30pm, Kimmel Center, Rm 802
- Thursday, February 14, 2-3pm, Wasserman Center
- Tuesday, March 26, 3:30pm-4:30pm, Wasserman Center
Academic Job Interview
Seminar specifically for graduate students seeking jobs in Academia: Dr. Borisoff, Director of the Speech and Interpersonal Communication Program, will discuss strategies for academic interviews & job search.Date & Times
- Thursday, October 11, 5pm-6pm
Graduate Networking Series
Network and socialize with other graduate students and professionals in the field. Discuss job and career trends and opportunities.- Consulting: Tuesday, March 26, 5:30pm-7pm, Wasserman Center
- Technology: Thursday, April 4, 3pm-4:30pm, Wasserman Center
Leveraging Your Graduate Degree Seminar Series
- Creating and Building Your Personal Brand Thursday, October 18, 5:30pm-6:30pm
The most confident and successful job seekers are those who know how to leverage what makes them stand out from the pack. In this workshop, personal branding strategist Pamela Weinberg will provide a step-by-step program to teach job seekers how to build and communicate their personal brand. - The In's and Out's of Using LinkedIn Wednesday, October 24, 5:30pm-6:30pm
This seminar is designed for those that are "on" LinkedIn but are not sure how to use it towards your job search and expanding your professional network. - Creating Professional Connections
Tuesday, November 6, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Attend this seminar to grow and practice your networking skills in order to build your professional network. The seminar will provide the opportunity to network amongst fellow graduate student peers.
Dining for Success*
Learn proper dining etiquette for professional interviews while enjoying a three-course meal with professional recruiters.
- Thursday, March 7, 5pm-8pm
A Gathering of Graduate Students
- Master's Student Perpectives | Friday, March 8, 2pm-3:30pm, Wasserman Center A panel of current Master's Degree students will share their academic experiences and life as graduate students, as well as share advice for successfully navigating graduate school. Light refreshments will be provided.
- Doctoral Student Perpectives | Friday, April 5, 2pm-3:30pm, Wasserman Center Learn about the doctoral student experience from a panel of current NYU doctoral students. Meet and network with fellow NYU students. Light refreshments will be provided.
Careers Outside of the Academy
- Sociology and Social Science Options | Friday, March 1, 12pm-6pm, Wasserman Center
Master's and Ph.D. candidates in Sociology and other Social Sciences are invited to participate in this conference on career opportunities for sociologist/social scientists outside of academia.
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Science Careers Outside of the Academy | Friday, March 15, 1pm-5pm, Wasserman Center
Master's and Ph.D. level students will learn more about career options in the Science discipline from a panel of professionals. This program is a collaborative between the Graduate School of Arts and Science, the Dean of Science, and the Wasserman Center for Career Development.
Agenda and registration
Career Fairs
Explore a variety of industries, gather information about career options, and connect with employers seeking to fill full-time, part-time and internship positions.
For additional information, please go to: http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/students/career_fairs/
International Students
Review these programs/events that are specially designed for international students: http://www.nyu.edu/careerdevelopment/sites/international/
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