Career Resources for CUSP Students and Alumni

Whether you're considering a career in data science, software development, geospatial engineering, or another field, NYU provides a wealth of resources to help both current students and alumni achieve their career goals. Here’s a list of resources to support you throughout your career journey.

• Clarify your interests and values to guide your career decisions with NYU Wasserman Center’s Career Assessment Module.
• Attend NYU Tandon Career Hub’s Career Exploration Series to network with alumni and discover the paths they've taken to achieve career success. Hear directly from CUSP alumni who’ve shared their insights as panelists!
• Review NYU Wasserman Center’s Job Search Strategy Checklist.
• If you’re an international student, visit Interstride—a platform designed to help you find jobs, immigration support, and network.

For Current Students:

• NYU Wasserman Center: Schedule a 30-minute appointment up to one month in advance through Handshake by following the instructions on their website.
• NYU Tandon Career Hub: Schedule up to one appointment per week for coaching tailored to STEM careers through Handshake. They also offer drop-in hours—check their website for available times!


For Alumni:

• NYU Wasserman Center: Visit Alumni Career Services to learn how to schedule a coaching appointment through Handshake, and access a list of external career coaches to further assist you in your career development.
• NYU Tandon Career Hub: Visit the Resources for Alumni page to schedule a career coaching appointment tailored to STEM careers.

• Schedule an informational interview with NYU alumni in your industry of interest through the Violet Network. This platform connects you with potential mentors who share your background or interests, and provides access to exclusive job referrals.
• Visit NYU Career Fairs to view the latest opportunities to connect with potential employers, both on-campus and virtually.

• Enhance your resume with strategies from NYU Wasserman Center’s Resume & CV Module.
• Review NYU Tandon Career Hub’s Resume Tips for STEM fields, and access editable templates here.
• Capture a free headshot at the NYU Wasserman Center Photo Booth & Career Closet (133 East 13th Street, Palladium 2nd Floor).

NYU provides no-cost access to LinkedIn Learning with thousands of online how-to tutorials taught by real-world professionals covering topics that include technology, business, and creative skills. Here are a few popular courses that CUSP students have recommended:

• Smarter Cities: Using Data to Drive Urban Innovation
• Geospatial Data Analytics Essential Training 
• Strategic Planning and Urban Design Foundations 
• Analyzing Geospatial Data with Python 
• Tableau Certified Data Analyst Cert PrepIt 
• Power BI Essential Training
• Machine Learning & AI Foundations: Linear Regression 
• Everyday Statistics with Eddie Davila