Career Resources

MSGA students go on to assume leadership positions in government agencies, nongovernmental and community-based organizations, regional and international organizations, multinational corporations, the media, and scores of allied institutions. Some provide emergency relief, monitor human rights, reduce illiteracy and poverty, assist displaced persons, establish an equitable global trading system, combat HIV/AIDS or help refugees fleeing conflicts. Others are engaged in research, advocacy, policy formation, and nation building.
 
A number of valuable resources are available to MSGA students for planning and pursuing their careers. We encourage you to take advantage of all these resources.  Through NYU’s career network, the Center for Global Affairs (CGA) offers a variety of programs, services, and resources to help you take charge of your future.
 

NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development at SPS

NYU’s Wasserman Center for Career Development provides comprehensive services and programs to all NYU degree students. The Wasserman Center’s wide-ranging offerings include career counseling, NYU CareerNet, (an online employment listing service where potential employers post job and internship opportunities for NYU students), on-campus recruitment, career fairs, career seminars and industry expos. Please visit Wasserman’s website for up to date information on all their career programming.

Search for internships and job opportunities through Wasserman’s career platform Handshake. This service is open to all current NYU students and alumni. 

Click to see all of the career counseling services Wasserman offers, including one-on-one, group, and virtual coaching sessions specifically for SPS students.

You can also visit the larger NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development, open to all NYU students. 

Global Career Resources: This is a comprehensive service tailored specifically for students with an interest in working abroad. It offers job listings, country guides, research on employment trends, and information regarding visa requirements. For those of you with an eye abroad, GoingGlobal will be your friend and it’s available free via Wasserman’s website.

Career Resources at the CGA

Events & Networking Opportunities

The CGA hosts a range of events each semester, from public events to small roundtables and career workshops, which provide students with opportunities to build skills and network with industry professionals and leaders from around the world. 

Public Events

CGA hosts a public events series that examines critical global issues through a variety of lenses, such as film, journalism, art, economics, history, politics, law and international relations. These events are designed as a collaborative enterprise, drawing on the talents of NYU’s 15 schools and colleges, the greater New York community, and leaders from around the world. Most public events include a reception so you can network with speakers and guests.

CGA Evening International Career Series

The Center for Global Affairs evening “International Career Series” brings together international professionals for three moderated panel sessions in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Each session focuses on a different sector and features speakers who highlight their career trajectory and offer advice. This series is free and open to graduates as well as the public and provides ample opportunity for networking.

MSGA Career Info Sessions and Panels

The CGA hosts several career information sessions and panel discussions. Oftentimes, these sessions are specific to a particular sector, concentration, or organization. Keep your eyes out for emails to the MSGA student body announcing these events.  Also, we list all of our career events (and some external events) on the website.