All of the Career Services advisors have relevant degrees and professional experiences in art education, fashion, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, and photography. Our advisors meet with students and alumni to advise on topics ranging from job search strategies and salary negotiation to interview skills and industry employment trends.
Career Services hosts the most popular, sought after companies at job and internship fairs. These fairs give students the opportunity to meet with companies face-to-face on campus. Top companies that have joined us in the past include Coach, Condé Nast, MTV, and The Walt Disney Company.
We offer a comprehensive online job database of more than 30,000 registered employers. This is a great place to find up-to-date internship and job postings. Email parsonscareers@newschool.edu for a password and access. Students who already have a password can log in.
Your résumé, cover letter, and portfolio are essential to securing an internship or job. We're here to help you make the most of your experiences and design work through in-depth reviews. Check out the Parsons Job Search Guide (PDF), which contains sample résumés, a sample cover letter, and job search tips. Once you have written a résumé, you can upload it to the online job database and a Career Services advisor will review it via the site. For access to the online job database, email parsonscareers@newschool.edu and follow the instructions to get your password. Once you have a password, you can log in anytime and upload a résumé.
Interviewing for any position is both exciting and daunting. Parsons Career Services can help you prepare to impress a prospective employer. We'll offer advice about frequently asked interview questions, learning about industry-related topics, and even what to wear.
Career Services regularly hosts panel discussions featuring industry experts and notable alumni. Recent discussion topics include the Basics of Freelancing, Careers in Sustainable Design, Fashion Careers, and Salary Negotiation.
To learn more about office polices and the resources and services available to students, read the Career Services FAQs.
Parsons Career Services
66 Fifth Avenue, room 823
New York, NY 10011
Hours
Monday—Friday, 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Phone: 212.229.8940
Fax: 212.229.5853
Email: parsonscareers@newschool.edu
If you are a current matriculated student or a graduate of a Parsons degree program (bachelor's, master's, AAS), you can book an appointment with one of our Career Advisors by using the online booking form.
Visit the Career Services blog for more job search resources including articles, videos, helpful links, and podcasts.
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