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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform

The executive director of NYU’s career services center weighs in on Handshake, the center’s job-search platform geared toward students.
Gracy Sarkissian, Executive Director, Wasserman Center for Career Development September 23, 2022

Dear Editor, Molly Koch’s op-ed (“Handshake is not letting NYU students shake any hands,” Sept. 20) offers an inaccurate depiction of Handshake, a Wasserman Center for...

An illustration of the Handshake app logo as seen on a phone screen. The satirized logo includes two figures pointing their thumbs down.

Opinion: Handshake is not letting NYU students shake any hands

The highly promoted Handshake has incredibly low response rates. NYU students should abandon the site and start applying to jobs elsewhere.
Molly Koch, Contributing Writer September 20, 2022

New York City is known to be one of the most expensive places to live. That factor, plus being a college student, makes money run low for many faster than expected. What’s the...

Wasserman offers many resources to help you gain your dream internship.

8 Tips for Finding that Summer Internship

Mayu Ranganathan, Contributing Writer February 14, 2018
It is time to apply for internships! Here are some tips.
NYU’s Palladium building, where the Wasserman Center for Career Development is located. Here, students are able to find and inquire about internships.

Inside Scoop on Internships

Patrick Pauley, Contributing Writer October 3, 2017
On the hunt for an internship? Here's the inside scoop.
International students face many more hardships when adjusting after winter break. (Photo by Polina Buchak)

International Students: What I Wish I Knew Before NYU

Tiffanie Hwang, Contributing writer February 6, 2017
Hear what NYU international students wish they would've known about social norms and customs before coming to the United States.
If you have a job interview over a meal, chew your way to success with proper etiquette.

Proper Over-Meal Interview Etiquette

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor April 18, 2016

Interviews are already nerve-wracking enough, having to deal with your own anxiety while trying to appear calm and confident to the person interviewing you. Add a meal into the...

NYU: 94.7% of grads employed or in school

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor February 2, 2015
A study by the Wasserman Center show that 94.7% of alums were either employed or furthering their studies.
Student life as: Nanny, babysitter

Student life as: Nanny, babysitter

Emily Harris November 17, 2014
“I made more money than any of my friends with regular jobs and realized how much potential I had to be a nanny in New York rather than a retail job," O'Brien said.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Writers, publishing professionals provide glimpse into industry

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Deputy News Editor April 8, 2014
NYU hosted All About Books, a panel on writing and the publishing industry, on Monday.
William Martin/WSN

Wasserman Center revamps internship opportunities

February 13, 2014
A Tisch junior created a petition to urge Wasserman to change its postings.
William Martin/WSN

Students start petition to remove some unpaid internships from CareerNet

Nicole Brown, Investigative Editor April 30, 2013
Concerns about violations of labor laws have sparked discussion of what internships Wasserman should post.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Film students receive awards, grants from Kanbar Institute

April 17, 2013
NYU students were showcased and recognized by the Wasserman Awards ceremony for their film feats.