Career counseling is offered throughout the calendar year to all students and alumni and is tailored to the individual’s needs. Counseling often occurs on an ongoing basis, underscoring the idea that career development is a process of lifelong learning. As such, we offer in-person, phone, and virtual counseling to ensure that students and alumni have ample opportunities and flexible conduits for individualized and personal attention. 

Examples of specific topics: Self-assessment, career research, resumes, cover letters, portfolios, interviews, networking, outreach to employers, graduate school, research opportunities, art residencies, the life of an artist, entrepreneurship, etc.  

Career Counseling Appointments: Students are encouraged to make appointments for career counseling in advance. Student appointments are scheduled in 45-minute increments.  Students can schedule career counseling appointments through Handshake, Cooper Union’s Job Board. Students may visit their career center unannounced, but first priority is given to students with scheduled appointments. 

Career Counseling Appointments
To ensure counselor availability and adequate time for counseling sessions, students are encouraged to make appointments for career counseling in advance of their visit to the Career Center. Please note that student appointments are scheduled in 45-minute increments. If a student is 15 minutes or more late for a scheduled appointment, the student must reschedule the appointment for another date. Students can schedule career counseling appointments by contacting career@cooper.edu.