On-Campus Interviews

Students must abide by the OCI Honor Code or risk losing access to Handshake. 

By actively participating in the OCI program, I agree to the following terms: 

• Acknowledge that all information on my resume, unofficial transcript, Handshake profile, and other social media platforms is up-to-date, truthful, and accurate. 
• Give my permission to the Wasserman Center to provide my resume and other job search documents to prospective employers. 
• Honor all interview and employer commitments including but not limited to: 
  • I will cancel on-campus interviews two (2) business days before the scheduled interview date. 
  • Sign up for interviews with only those employers I am interested in working for. 
• Exercise professional and respectful conduct during all recruitment related activities. 

Confidentiality: 

• I will not share my Handshake login information nor share job listings found on Handshake with any other individuals/institutions. 

Accepting and/or rejecting offers: 

• I will promptly notify the employer of acceptance or non-acceptance of an offer, either verbally or in writing. 
• I will withdraw from the recruiting process after accepting an offer by emailing recruitment@nyu.edu. 
• I understand that if I renege on a verbal or written offer of OCI, my Dean will be contacted and I will have to meet with Wasserman's Recruitment Manager. 

OCI is open to NYU juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled in a degree program. Students are able to use OCI for two cycles; once for internships and once for full-time roles.

NYU Law, Medicine, Dentistry and M.B.A. students are not eligible to participate in OCI. We encourage students in these schools to connect with their school’s independent career center for recruitment support.

To gain access to OCI, students first need to complete a virtual orientation and quiz, which is open between August and May of each year. Once you complete the quiz, if you are eligible, you will gain access to OCI within 2-3 business days.  

OCI occurs during both semesters of the academic year, with employer presentations and interviews beginning in early September and ending in mid-May. You can see important dates for the current semester above.

Please check the Handshake job board for all open opportunities! There are thousands of postings for internships and full-time jobs available. Additionally, Wasserman offers a large number of career fairs, information sessions, and other networking events to connect with employers throughout the school year, all of which can also be found on Handshake. We encourage students to check the Violet Network or LinkedIn to connect directly with alumni that work in the field.
Our team of Career Coaches at Wasserman are available to guide you in your job search planning and strategy. Students are encouraged to schedule a coaching appointment via Handshake to discuss their personalized job search strategy with a coach.

Diverse employers from a range of industries utilize OCI each year. It varies year to year depending on recruiting needs. We do not provide a list of common OCI industries or companies.
Additionally, we do not directly provide recruiter information for privacy reasons. Students who are interested in directly connecting with a recruiter or hiring manager should check Handshake and/or an organization's corporate website for job opportunities, as these postings often contain contact information for recruiters or hiring managers.

We highly discourage canceling an interview with an employer. However, should you need to cancel or reschedule, you must notify both the employer and the Recruitment team no less than 2 days in advance of your scheduled interview. Canceling an interview with less than 2 days notice will result in your removal of OCI participation.

If you have an emergency or have accepted another offer, please contact the Recruitment Team, as we are able to make exceptions for these circumstances.

After you have signed up for an interview slot, the employer will contact you prior to your interview time. This communication will often not come until the day or evening prior to the interview. If you have still not been contacted by the employer by the morning of your interview day, please email the Recruitment Team at recruitment@nyu.edu.
 

During the school year, Wasserman hosts and shares numerous information sessions (also known as employer presentations), featuring a wide array of employers. Some information sessions are held virtually, but many of them occur in person at Wasserman. No matter the format, students can access a current list of information sessions on Handshake in the Events section.

During an information session, recruiters will present to students about their company, speaking about its mission, vision, and work culture. Information sessions are a great way for students to learn more about specific industries or companies, and directly interact with recruiters who represent these companies.

Please review the Information Session description carefully to understand their hiring criteria and if your school year or major matches their needs.  

Absolutely! Both F-1 and J-1 visas allow for practical employment off campus in a student's field of study. Learn more about Navigating Conversations with Employers about Work Authorization.

Yes, you are eligible for OCI while studying away. If you are selected for an interview, please sign up for an interview slot in eastern standard time, and then reach out to recruitment@nyu.edu as soon as possible so that we can confirm with the employer that they would be willing to conduct a virtual interview with you.