How To Guide: Landing A Job In NYC

There's one thing you'll learn after some time in New York. It is that sometimes, it's not about what you know, but WHO you know.

This is perhaps something to be expected, especially as the city is the hub for almost all globally-recognized companies.

But what if you, like some of our members, had moved to the city with no prior experience of ever even being here? Or moving all by yourself, without a single familiar face to help you navigate through the different ways of making it in the Big Apple?

That's why we at the Interns.nyc are incredibly passionate and invested in what we do, and what we offer through the community we have built.

It helps connect our members who are new to the city, to the ones who walked the talk when it comes to securing their dream job.

Oscar and Simon, gettin' some groceries

The ones like Oscar Ochoa - a Refresh Installer Technician at SA IT Services - and Simon Bogdanov- a UX designer at a growing start up company. Together they offered some tips that you might find helpful in your job search. So read on!

1. Social media is the best networking tool 

  - Oscar

Follow the people you're interested in, especially those living in New York. For example, if you want to work in the journalism or the media industry, stalk the industry's personalities on social media.

They usually throw and attend various events. You can look them up and see where they're going to be at. Be there too.

2. Find and befriend like-minded individuals

  - Oscar

Like-minded people will usually meet up at different events that can serve as a great networking platform.

If you're interested in the tech industry, for example, go to startup meets where you'll get to know those who work in start-ups.

You can even ask Outpost's CEO Sergey Starostin as to the events that he goes to.

3. Download networking apps and use them

  - Simon

Eventbrite is a great platform for professional networking. You can also use digital.nyc. The events posted there are mostly for tech, but they are more curated. It's a great way to meet new people who might be able to introduce you to new opportunities, or people who can open doors for you.

4. Utilize co-working spaces

  - Simon

Voyager HQ, Galvanize New York, and WeWork are always hosting events that are focused on networking. Especially for those who are interested in tech and start-ups. They also offer co-working spaces where you can meet people of the same interests. There are also plenty of start-ups using these spaces as their base.

5. Choose the right events

Look out for details of the events. Go to the ones that have sponsors. Because the ones without can be a waste of your time. Also, sponsored events mean free food!

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