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For Graduate Students

We encourage you to avail yourself of the full range of services that are available to you as a graduate student at LIU Brooklyn. Graduate students may either see a Career Counselor on campus by contacting our receptionist at 718-488-1042 to schedule an appointment during office hours, or work with a distance counselor through ReadyMinds, a career counseling service provider we have engaged.

Our services for graduate students include:

One-on-one Appointments

You'll receive individualized career counseling throughout your graduate studies from counselors who specialize in your field. Graduate students may either see a Career Counselor on campus or work with a distance counselor through ReadyMinds, a career counseling service provider we have engaged. This well-recognized and professional service offers convenient and confidential counseling provided by National Certified Counselors who will work with you via online and telephone interaction. Services include resume review, cover letter development and efficient job search and resources suggestions. Counseling will take place over the phone for a total of 60 minutes (this may be broken down into several calls) and converse through e-mail for up to six months. Services are offered in the evenings and on weekends, in addition to regular business hours, to accommodate busy schedules. To qualify for this service, you must be a graduate student or alumni of LIU Brooklyn and have registered for MyCareerKey. Click here to complete the online ReadyMinds registration form to begin.

Once you have completed the online registration form, you will receive a response from your counselor within 72 hours. 

Résumé/Curriculum Vitae Preparation

Have your résumé/CV critiqued and developed to help you stand out from the competition.

Letter Preparation

Fine-tune your cover letters, thank you letters, and letters of inquiry.

Mock Interviews/Interview Preparation

Develop interview your skills through a mock interview featuring industry/position-specific questions and receive feedback from your counselor.

Job Search Planning

Uncover strategies to enable you to conduct an effective and productive job search, using an array of resources including, but not limited to social networking.

Job/Internship Referrals

Search our online career management system/job bank, MyCareerKey, and use an array of other resources, recommended by your counselor, to obtain full-time or part-time employment opportunities or internships.

Workshops, Events and Panels

Career-related workshops and other events, such as career fairs and employer spotlights, will enable you to network with and learn from seasoned professionals.