Get Jobs and Internships

Steps to a Successful Search

• Define what you want

  Start out by asking yourself some questions about your interests, skills, and values. What you like, what you’re capable of, and what you care about will shape the possibilities and provide context for your search.

  • Questions to ask yourself (learn more about it below).
    
  • Consult with a career advisor.
• Know the basics

  Get acquainted with the options for work experience and NYU Abu Dhabi guidelines so you can pursue what works for you and have the best experience possible.
  

  • Get a sense of expectations and ethics at the (required) internship orientation.
  • Understand the difference between full-time jobs, part-time jobs, internships, and on-campus employment. 
  • Investigate the timeline for hiring in your area of interest and the industry layout.
• Upgrade your tools and skills

  Focus some energy on your messaging—how you tell your story (out loud or on paper), how you make a first impression, and how you leverage the internet.

  • Update your CV and cover letter.
  • Brush up on professional etiquette.
    
  • Establish a strategic social networking presence, with appropriate privacy settings.
  • Consider how you will market your degree and your global experiences.
  • Connect with a career advisor for feedback.
• Plan your search, stay productive

  Diversify your search activities so you have balance between the energizing and draining aspects of the search. Plans help you pace yourself and involving others keeps you accountable to your goals.

  • Establish a timeline and system to keep track of your activities.
  • Create your 30 second introduction or self-marketing pitch.
  • Develop a network of contacts in your field of interest, connect with NYUAD Alumni. 
  • Consider the breadth of your applications. How many opportunities should you be applying to? Probably more than you think. 
  • Strive to craft personalized CVs and cover letters for different opportunities to communicate depth of intention and interest.
• Locate opportunities

  You only need one yes, but getting there takes creativity, intentionality, and commitment. Depending on your industry of interest and the hiring timeline, you can expect to use very different resources. However, you can be sure that your search will have some blend of relationship-building (actual people you are meeting in the field) and online postings.
  

  • Apply to positions posted by employers on Handshake.
  • Connect with professionals in the field of interest to explore hidden opportunities (around 80% of jobs are filled through relational connections). 
  • Visit aggregate search websites for publicly posted opportunities.
  • Follow relevant thought leaders and organizations on social media. 
  • Follow up in a couple weeks after applying to ask about the status of your application and if you can provide any additional materials or information.

  Job Search Engines

  • Social tent
  • Idealist.org 
  • Indeed.com
  • Going Global 
  • LinkedIn
• Practice interviewing

  Revisit your messaging in the interview context. While you can’t anticipate exact questions, practicing can help you develop flow, confidence, and agility.

  • Conduct a mock interview with a career advisor or via Interview Stream.
  • Understand interview basics and etiquette.
• Report and reflect on your experience

  Successfully securing an opportunity is a huge accomplishment, so take time to celebrate. Report your experience to us so future students can benefit. When your experience concludes, make sure to review what you learned and integrate your experience into your next steps.
  

  • Report your opportunity via the Opportunities Survey.
  • Update your CV with the most meaningful aspects of your new role. 
  • Reflect on what you have learned and review next steps with a career advisor.