These workshops provide the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to be effective and professional graduate students. Please note that although the Graduate and Professional Skills Series (GPSS) was created with graduate students in mind, all NYU students, scholars, and their spouses are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. All sessions are free and many are done in collaboration with the Wasserman Center for Career Development.

GPSS sessions are open to all NYU students and their spouses/partners. Spouses, partners, and visiting non-degree students should contact Alison Jackson at anj1@nyu.edu for access to sessions held at the Wasserman Center. Emails should include the name of the program, the student's name, and the student's NYU ID number.

The Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) welcomes suggestions for GPSS topics. Please contact Simone Levine at simone.levine@nyu.edu

Fall 2009 programs include:

Wasserman Center for Career Development's Orientation for International Students (NEW!)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Conquering Interviews in the U.S. (NEW!)
Friday, September 18, 2009
12:30 p.m.

U.S. Style Resume and Cover Letter Writing (includes lunch)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

NYUeVita - Your E-Portfolio for Life (includes lunch)
Thursday, October 30, 2009
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Getting the Job: Job Search Techniques and Interview Skills That Work (includes lunch)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sign up for all Wasserman Center GPSS events by using NYU CareerNet. NYU CareerNet is your access portal to on-campus and off-campus jobs. It will also allow you to register for Wasserman Center and OISS workshops. You must go in person to create your account. Your NYU ID Card is required. Click HERE to sign in to your account if you have one already.

As an international student, there are very specific regulations regarding employment. Before beginning any job search or speaking to an employer, make sure to explore the employment options available based on your immigration status. Employment is considered a benefit for international students, so read through the various employment descriptions to determine whether you are eligible. Click here F1 workshop and employment information. Students must review information before visiting OISS walk-in hours.

Wasserman Center's Global Career Resources and Career Resources for International Students

Fall 2009 English Conversation Groups for International Graduate Students

NYU Bobst Library Resources for International Students
A wealth of information is available here to orient you to library terminology and various English as a Second Language (ESL) resources.

NYU Bobst: Library Instruction Classes
Learn how to use free NYU resources like Endnote, RefWorks, and LexisNexis. Get a tour of the library and learn how to find what you need for your research.

NYU Library Tutorials and Guides
These online resources will come in handy if you can’t make it to one of the in-person sessions. Sign up for the Bobst Library podcast at this site, too.