Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule an appointment with the CCWP?

Students and Alumni can schedule an appointment online through Sternlife

Sign in to Career Account
Select the Calendar tab
Select Career Coaching Appt with the CCWP
Select Request New Appointment

If you are an alum accessing your career account for the first time using our NEW platform Sternlife:

Log in to your Career Account via SternLife and make an appointment by selecting 'Career Account' and then the 'Coaching' tab
If this is your first time logging in to SternLife, please follow these instructions:
Go to http://sternlife.stern.nyu.edu and select 'Do you need to activate your account?'
Enter your Stern Net ID, University ID and Date of Birth
- If you do not remember your Net ID or University ID, please contact the Office of Records and Registration: registrn@stern.nyu.edu or 212-998-0660
Set up your account using an email address and password
- Note: When you set up your account, your username is your Net ID
Your SternLife account will open
Select 'Career Account' and then the 'Coaching' tab to make an appointment

If you are having issues setting up your account:

Please contact Stern IT at helpdesk@stern.nyu.edu or 212-998-0180
- Note: Let them know you are an ALUM who needs to ACTIVATE their STERLIFE account

Do you take walk-in appointments?

Unfortunately, we do not offer walk-in appointments. If this in an urgent situation, please call us at (212) 998-0235 or email us at ccwp@stern.nyu.edu and we will do our best to fit you in.

What can I discuss during my appointment?

Our counselors are open to discussing career related topics. Popular subjects include, but are not limited to:

Exploring and discovering career options
Cover letter review
Job search strategy
Managing difficult situations
Networking techniques
Preparing for employment interviews
Preparing for performance reviews
Personal brand management
Resume review
Salary negotiations
Self-assessment

Do the career coaches specialize in any field? Who is the best person to meet with for finance, consulting, marketing, etc?

All of our career coaches are generalists and can provide guidance for any field.

What services do the CCWP provide, or do I have access to?

CCWP offers a range of services including:

Career coaching
Live events
Webinars
Panel discussions

You also have access to Career Account, an online resource for your career-related needs.

How do I access the Alumni Network? Is there a listing of Alumni and where they work?

This Stern Alumni website contains the Stern Directory and a listing of regional reps.

We also suggest that you join the MBA Stern School of Business LinkedIn group (the one with more than 19,000 members).

If you are in the process of contacting Stern graduates, we highly recommend scheduling an appointment with a career coach to discuss best practices and approaches when reaching out to fellow graduates.

How do I access Career Account?

Students and Alumni access Career Account through SternLife.

Sign in to SternLife
Select Career Account (first link under Career heading)

If you are an alum accessing your STERNLIFE account for the first time:

Log in to your Career Account via SternLife and make an appointment by selecting 'Career Account' and then the 'Coaching' tab
If this is your first time logging in to SternLife, please follow these instructions:
Go to http://sternlife.stern.nyu.edu and select 'Do you need to activate your account?'
Enter your Stern Net ID, University ID and Date of Birth
- If you do not remember your Net ID or University ID, please contact the Office of Records and Registration: registrn@stern.nyu.edu or 212-998-0660
Set up your account using an email address and password
- Note: When you set up your account, your username is your Net ID
Your SternLife account will open
Select 'Career Account' and then the 'Coaching' tab to make an appointment

If you are having issues setting up your account:

Please contact Stern IT at helpdesk@stern.nyu.edu or 212-998-0180
- Note: Let them know you are an ALUM who needs to ACTIVATE their STERLIFE account

Does the CCWP have reciprocity or relationships with other schools that allow me use their services?

Reciprocity is only available to currently enrolled students and often to recent graduates (within 3 to 6 months of graduation date depending on the school). To access a list of schools that offer reciprocity and for information on how to access these services:

Sign in to Career Account
Select Career Resource Hub
Search for Reciprocity
Click on the document link

Do you host career fairs for students and alumni?

Stern hosts one career fair in the Spring that is open to graduating Langone and Executive MBA students, and the Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation hosts a Startup career fair for all NYU Students in the Fall . At this time, we do not offer career fairs for alumni. We encourage all alumni who are in the midst of a job search to schedule an appointment with one of our career coaches.

Do you have a list of salary research tools?

Here are some resources you may find helpful. You can also find resources on Career Account. Once signed in, select Career Resource Hub and conduct a keyword search for Wetfeet, Vault, and the Salary Negotiations webinar.

You may also find our Pinterest resource helpful.

Do you have a list of how much money MBA students get paid after they graduate?

There is a NYU Stern Full-Time Placement Report on the Stern website.

Do you have sample resumes and cover letters?

You can access resume and cover letter writing guides as well as sample resumes through Career Account. They are stored under the Career Resource Hub.

Do you have a job board? How can I access it?

Yes, you can access the job board through Career Account. We receive thousands of employment opportunities throughout the year. The job board is updated regularly with MBA targeted positions that vary by industry and range from associate to senior level positions.

Students and Alumni access Career Account through SternLife.

Sign in to SternLife
Select Career Account (first link under Career heading)
Select the 'Jobs' tab and 'Search' to view all available jobs

How do I post a job to your job board or setup a recruiter account?

You can submit job postings or setup a recruiter account through our online Stern Recruitment System.

Click on Register and Post a Job Immediately
Fill out the required information to set up your account
Submit a job posting

If you have any trouble, please contact Jackie Dever at (212) 998-0623

Do you have a list of headhunters or recruiters?

Yes, there is a list of recruiters in Career Account. It is stored under the Career Resource Hub. However, there is no formal relationship between NYU Stern and any of the firms listed.

Can you help me reach out to a company and/or recruiter and schedule an interview?

We highly encourage you to schedule an appointment with one of our career coaches to discuss your networking approach with these companies - including how to leverage your alumni network.

Do you produce any resume books? What kinds of resumes books do you have?

We offer an Alumni and a Langone and Executive MBA resume book. If you are a student or a graduate, you can upload your resume to the corresponding resume book through the Document section on Career Account. If you are a recruiter and would like to obtain a resume book, please fill out this request form.