Wasserman Center Liaison Newsletter – Jobs & Internships

Announcements

Wasserman Center Internship Grant – Summer 

Deadline: June 17, 11:59 PM, EST

Pursuing a non-paying internship at a not-for-profit organization or within an industry that does not traditionally pay interns (arts, entertainment, media, nonprofit, education, etc.) this summer? Apply now for the Internship Grant! Applications open May 1 and the Handshake job ID number is 3414407. Click here for more information. 

Virtual: Summer Success Series

Summer 2020

Join the Wasserman Center for a virtual series to help you become successful before, during, and after an internship. By RSVP’ing you will receive accessible monthly content via email as early as the week of May 25th. Register for the Virtual Summer Success Series.

Success Beyond NYU Virtual Series

Summer 2020

Sign up for monthly emails starting in May that tell the real stories of recent NYU alumni who’ve been where you are and learned – sometimes from mistakes – how to adult. You’ll hear about their career ups and downs and get the inside scoop on navigating the transition from college to career. Register for the Success Beyond NYU Virtual Series.

NYU Wasserman Digital Resources and Services

At NYU Wasserman, we adapted our opportunities to provide digital and specialized support for our students and alumni to manage their careers during the Covid-19 economic downturn. Visit our website for a comprehensive list of our digital resources and services during this time.

Job Searching During Coronavirus Resources Via Wasserman Blog
Our team at Wasserman has been working diligently to provide students with a multitude of resources to support them in their job searches during this time. Please find a comprehensive list of timely articles and workshops on tips for the job search, companies that are hiring, and more on the NYU Wasserman Blog.

How YOU Can Help (as a NYU staff or faculty member)

Many of you have asked what you can do to help students during this time. Here are just a few ways we can partner to provide our students the support they need:

  • Share Industry Insights – As we continue to stay abreast of the ways COVID-19 impacts the industries NYU serves, our team welcomes any articles or industry trends you can share so we can best inform and coach students. 

  • Encourage Employer Engagement – Our Employer Engagement team is committed to creating talent pipelines with potential employers across the globe and providing students with the chance to connect and learn from industry professionals. If you know of employers who are still looking to stay connected with students in order to create a talent pipeline for future opportunities, please connect them with a member of our team by emailing recruitment@nyu.edu. 

  • Promote Resources – Encourage students to schedule a coaching appointment, attend one of our programs and/or refer to any of the resources in this newsletter for additional information, strategies and support.

Seminars

State of the Business: Snapshots of the Media & Entertainment Landscape
June 1, 6:00PM-7:30 PM EST, Virtual
Through a series of quick TEDTalk-style presentations, participants will learn how organizations are responding to the unfolding economic challenges presented by COVID-19 directly from employers. 10 minutes per speaker. Register for State of the Business: Snapshots of the Media & Entertainment Landscape.

How to Become Digitally Distinct: Building Your Authentic Digital Brand
June 2, 11:00AM-12:00 PM EST, Virtual
With more and more of our interactions happening in the digital space, making a positive first impression online is more vital than ever. Whether you’re just starting out in your career or you’re a seasoned professional, you can learn to build and maintain a consistent brand that serves your goals without sacrificing authenticity. Register for How to Become Digitally Distinct: Building Your Authentic Digital Brand.

Doctoral and Postdoc Job Search Updates and Strategies
June 3, 2:00PM-3:30 PM EST, Virtual
You will be learning about job search approaches specific to doctoral students and postdocs in the current hiring climate. This session will discuss updates and strategies for faculty, postdoctoral, and industry roles. At this event, you will hear from GSAS Professional Development, NYU Research Affairs, and NYU Wasserman, as well as have the opportunity to ask any questions about your future career plans. Register for Doctoral and Postdoc Job Search Updates and Strategies.

Wednesdays with Wasserman Instagram Live Q&A Sessions
Bi-Weekly on Wednesdays, June 3-August 12, 4:00PM-4:30PM EST, Virtual
Students will have the opportunity to hear from career coaches in an informal setting and ask the coaches any questions that are on their mind in regards to their career development or job search. Visit our Instagram @NYUWasserman to participate.

Grad Level Resumes and Cover Letters
June 4, 1:00PM-2:00 PM EST, Virtual
Attend this workshop to help you identify tangible skills and strengths that you’ve gained through graduate level study, while participating in a series of hands-on exercises that will allow you to articulate these skills in your resume and cover letter. Register for Grad Level Resumes and Cover Letters.

Your Career and Covid-19 Zoom Series
Every Friday, 12:30PM-1:30PM EST, Virtual
Our weekly Zoom series, conducted on Fridays at 12:30PM ESTm will continue throughout July. This series covers timely topics to keep your career on track. Register for a Your Career and Covid-19 Zoom session below.

Fridays at 12:30PM EST Via Zoom

Career Conversations: Writing and Publishing
June 11, 5:30PM-7:00PM EST, Virtual
Learn from a panel of industry professionals as they share insight into various types of career trajectories, including advice for people looking to launch their careers. Following the panel, there will be dedicated time for students and alumni to be part of a Q and A with the professionals. Register for Career Conversations: Writing and Publishing.

Grad Level Job Search Planning
June 16, 12:00PM-1:00PM EST, Virtual
Begin your job search planning by attending this workshop! At the end of this session, you should be able to identify the various components of a job search, gain familiarity with the many resources available to manage the process, and assess long-term goals and identify action steps that will help you ultimately achieve your goals. Register for Grad Level Job Search Planning.

GPS: Conducting a Virtual Job Search
June 18, 1:00PM-1:45PM EST, Virtual
Hear from an industry expert about the best ways to conduct a virtual job search. These webinars will include Q & A with the speaker. Recordings will be available later on Handshake. Register for GPS: Conducting a Virtual Job Search.

Navigating U.S. Workplace Culture
June 19, 9:00AM-10:00AM EST, Virtual
Is this your first time interning or working in the United States? Join us for this webinar covering some central features of American workplace culture and feel more confident going into internships or jobs this summer. Register for Navigating U.S. Workplace Culture.

Grad Level Interviewing and Networking
June 30, 11:00AM-12:00PM EST, Virtual
Attend this workshop to assist you in identifying and leveraging skills acquired in graduate school and develop a strong professional story to bolster your interviewing and networking skills. Register for Grad Level Interviewing and Networking.

Great Oaks Fellowship (AmeriCorps)

Deadline: July 1 at 9:00AM

As a member of the Great Oaks Fellowship, fellows will collaborate with diverse stakeholders to instruct and mentor students and help develop a community where their students thrive. GO Fellows will be directly responsible for providing individualized instruction, mentorship, and enrichment opportunities to several small groups of middle or high school students each day. For more information, click here. 

McKinsey & Company: Global Associate 

Deadline: July 12

Associates will join McKinsey offices and practices (e.g. Digital, Marketing & Sales, Operations, etc.) around the world to work in teams and directly with clients – in private, public, and social sectors – to solve their most difficult problems. Apply here. 

PHP Developer Intern

A nascent healthcare startup, based in New York City, aiming to revolutionize critical care medicine with technologies rooted in advanced engineering is looking for candidates who have  experience with PHP, Linux (and Windows) OS, shell scripting, internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, SFTP, HTTPS), C++, and Java. They are looking for a “tinkerer” – someone who loves computers, has customized their own OS or home network, and enjoys server-side (back-end) development. For any questions and to apply, please email a cover letter and resume to the LifeSci NYC Internship Program at internships@upperweststrategies.com. 

iOS Developer Intern

A haptic design company focused on delivering products and experiences that communicate information through touch is looking for a full-time iOS Developer Intern with experience in iOS, Xcode, and what makes good UX and UI design. Preferably candidates will have experience or a deep interest in learning mapping, firmware integration, data analysis, and machine learning. For any questions and to apply, please email a cover letter and resume to the LifeSci NYC Internship Program at internships@upperweststrategies.com.