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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the office hours?
- The Center is open: Monday & Tuesday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; and Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Walk-in Advisement Sessions: Monday - Thursday: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
2. Do I need an appointment to meet with a Career Advisor?
YES. Unless you stop by during walk-in hours, you will need to call (646) 312-1330 to schedule an appointment with an Advisor. At certain times of the year, Advisors' schedules become booked up for weeks in advance. Please be sure to schedule your appointment early. Note: Prior to meeting with a career Advisor, you must complete the Center's Career Management Curriculum.
3. When am I eligible for on-campus recruiting (OCR)?
June and August Graduates are eligible in the Fall and Spring semesters prior to graduation (e.g. June 2009 grads are eligible in the Fall of 2008 and Spring of 2009).
January Graduates are eligible in the Fall semester prior to graduation and Spring semester after graduation (e.g. January 2009 grads are eligible in the Fall of 2008 and Spring of 2009)
4. What is the average starting salary for internships and/or full-time employment for my concentration?
Please click here for complete salary information, broken down by functional area.
5. When I apply to a job, do I need to send a cover letter along with my resume?
Check in the job description to see if a cover letter is required by the employer. Please us the GCMC's sample resumes and cover letters for guidance.
6. If I go on an interview and meet with more than one person, can I send a thank you letter to just one person and ask him to thank the rest for me?
It is always best to send an individual thank you letter to each person with whom you interview. Remember to request a business card from each person with whom you meet. This will make your follow-up easier.
7. Will the Center send student resumes directly to employers?
The Graduate Career Management Center will only submit student resumes to an employer that requests we do so. Typically, all employer contact information is provided with a job description and students are expected to submit their cover letter and resume directly to those organizations that interest them.
8. What are the enrollment requirements for the internship series?
Please click here for BUS 9800 series enrollment requirements.
9. What are the registration procedures for the internship series?
Please click here for the BUS 9800 series registration procedures.
10. Can international students work off-campus for pay?
YES. If international students are registered for the graduate internship course, then they can work off-campus for pay and credit. Please click here for internship information.