The heart of NYU Wagner's programs is our faculty. An amalgam of full-time, clinical/research/visiting, and adjunct professors, they are outstanding teachers, expert researchers and committed practitioners.
The heart of NYU Wagner's programs is our faculty. An amalgam of full-time, clinical/research/visiting, and adjunct professors, they are outstanding teachers, expert researchers and committed practitioners.
The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is home to research and policy centers, institutes, and initiatives that focus on solving urban problems and strengthening public policy and public service nationally and around the world.
Ranked #6 in Public Affairs by U.S. News & World Report, the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service educates the future leaders of public, nonprofit, healthcare and private sector organizations addressing the world's critical issues.
Students arrive at NYU with the desire to serve the public. They leave with the skills and experience to bring about change. Combining coursework in management, finance and policy with cutting-edge research and work experience in urban communities, the NYU Wagner education will enable you to transform your personal commitment into public leadership.
Whether in their first or last semester, students at NYU Wagner have many resources to help them navigate their way to graduation.
NYU Wagner's Office of Career Services (OCS) provides students and alumni with the resources needed to build successful public service careers. Explore our resources for Job seekers and employers.
Welcome to the Wagner Alumni WebPages, where you can find information about resources for alumni from the school, join the Wagner Alumni Listserv and much more.
Read about news and ideas from NYU Wagner faculty and alumni and keep in touch with interesting and useful events at the school.
It's not enough to be proactive—you also need to make sense of your activities. Employers are interested in articulate and focused individuals. How you communicate with them will be key to your success.
All employers, whether they know it or not, make hiring decisions based on the same three criteria. They want to know:
Whether just beginning a career or well into a life of public service, we all need to keep in mind the employer's perspective in the hiring process. This entails finding ways to incorporate all of the strategies of Composing Your Career into your written and interpersonal communication tools when looking for work.
The resume is one of the most important elements of your job search. It is your introduction to an employer as well as a marketing tool designed to persuade an employer of your qualifications for a given position. Cover letters, in combination with the resume, should develop enough interest on the part of an employer to warrant a personal interview with you. The process of writing good resumes and cover letters helps you organize your thinking and forces you to consider your qualifications for particular positions. This process often helps identify what you have to offer employers, as well as areas for development while at Wagner.
While your resume and cover letter can gain you access to a potential employer, how you manage the interview process will ultimately determine whether or not you get a job offer. By knowing what to expect and being prepared, you can greatly enhance your chances of receiving and negotiating offers.
Assess your comfort level with both your written and interpersonal job search communications. Examine what has worked for you in the past. Assess what you may need to enhance. Take advantage of the services offered through Wagner's and NYU's OCS prior to starting your job search. Start by visiting their websites and exploring which options make the most sense for you.
