Coaching appointments are great for:

  • Career planning and goal setting
  • Learning about Handshake
  • Resume and cover letter review
  • On-campus job search
  • Job or internship search
  • Networking tips
  • Interviewing tips or mock interviews
  • Career fair preparation
  • Other career related questions

Undergraduate Students

Wasserman has coaches that specialize in serving NYU’s undergraduate students. All 30-minute coaching appointments can be scheduled in advance to guarantee that the timing works for your academic and extracurricular commitments. Appointments are posted in Handshake one month in advance for your convenience.

*SPS Students: Find specialized career coaching info for the NYU SPS Wasserman Center. For assistance, please email sps.wasserman@nyu.edu.

To schedule an appointment:

  • Open Handshake from NYU Home or at nyu.joinhandshake.com
  • From the top Menu, under Career Center, select Appointments
  • Click Schedule a New Appointment
  • Select Undergraduate Students
  • Choose the time and medium that works best for your career needs

Drop-in Career Coaching

While classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters, 10-minute drop-in career coaching sessions are available to current students without scheduling an appointment. Drop-ins are at the Wasserman Center Union Square location on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am - 10:00 am ET. 

Contact the Undergrad Team

If you have any trouble finding a coaching appointment or have an immediate career question or concern, please email the Undergrad Team directly at ugstudentcareer@nyu.edu.


Graduate Students

Wasserman has coaches that specialize in serving NYU’s master’s, doctoral, and advanced certificate students, as well as postdocs.

All 30-minute coaching appointments can be scheduled in advance to guarantee that the timing and duration work for your demanding schedules and level of experience. Appointments are posted in Handshake one month in advance for your convenience.

To schedule an appointment:

  • Open Handshake from NYU Home or at nyu.joinhandshake.com
  • From the top Menu, under Career Center, select Appointments
  • Click Schedule a New Appointment
  • Select Graduate Students
  • Choose the time and medium that works best for your career needs

Drop-in Career Coaching

While classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters, 10-minute drop-in career coaching sessions are available to current students without scheduling an appointment. Drop-ins are at the Wasserman Center Union Square location on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am - 10:00 am ET. 

Contact the Grad Team:

If you have any trouble finding a coaching appointment or have an immediate career question or concern, please email the Grad Team directly at gradstudentcareer@nyu.edu.

Alumni

Coaching appointments with alumni are virtual only. Appointments can be scheduled in advance year round. Please note: during our busy seasons, wait times for an appointment can be up to 3 weeks.

Contact the Alumni Team:

If you have any trouble finding a coaching appointment or have an immediate career question or concern, please email the Alumni Team directly at career.alumni@nyu.edu.

Cancellation & No-Show Policies Coaching Appointments

We understand emergencies and schedule changes do occur, however we are not able to accommodate last minute cancellations and no-shows. To utilize our services, the following policies apply:

  • Cancellation Policy: If you can no longer make your appointment, you must cancel it in Handshake at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled time.
  • No-Show Policy: If you do not cancel an appointment at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled time in Handshake, or you do not show up for your appointment, it will be recorded as a No-Show. 
  • Late Arrival Policy: If you arrive late to your coaching appointment, we can only meet with you for the remainder of your original appointment time. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, you may be asked by the coach to reschedule.