CUSP Careers
Apart of being a CUSP student, you have an assigned career specialist dedicated to helping you with professional development and confidence to take the next step towards your career aspirations.
Career assistance offered to you for being part of CUSP:
- One-on-one Career Counseling
- Personalized Resume and Cover Letter Review
- Post-grad planning assistance
- Workshops and Events to help gage your career exploration
Check out the link below to RSVP for upcoming CUSP Careers opportunities, as well as resume, cover letter, and mock interview drop-ins: https://linktr.ee/cuspcareers
The Basta Fellowship is a rigorous career prep program designed to support you in landing a great first job and provide you with coaching across your first year of work. The program includes weekend workshops, weekly virtual meetings, 1:1 calls with dedicated coaches, and opportunities to meet top companies and interview for full-time jobs. If you are a student with a graduation date between Summer 2023 and Fall 2025, and looking for a great first job, Basta is for you.
To apply, visit: http://bit.ly/BastaFellowshipApp and complete the 25 minute application.
Aside from the programming we offer through CUSP. Get involved and start exploring your career options at John Jay College by attending career panels, professional development workshops, and exploring internship options through the colleges career platform:
For access to job, internship searches and to RSVP for career workshops & events, please check your John Jay email for instructions on accessing your Handshake account. If you have any questions, feel free to email: careers@jjay.cuny.edu
Career Learning Lab: NB L.72 Email: careers@jjay.cuny.edu Website: CLL Website Phone: (212) 237 8754
Internship & employment: Benefits of Internships | John Jay College of Criminal Justice (cuny.edu)
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- The Pre-Law Institute and Center for Post–Graduate Opportunities (PLI/CPO) facilitates admission to law schools and graduate schools and offers access to fellowships and scholarships through strategic programs and resources.
- PLI/CPO programs and resources include:
- Individual advisement
- Judicial internships
- Individual guidance in developing personal essays and applications
- An introduction to the rigor and discipline required to succeed in a law school or graduate school setting
- Professional networking opportunities
- Preparation for the LSAT or GRE
- Please email pli@jjay.cuny.edu for appointments!
- Checkout the upcoming programs and opportunities https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/upcoming-programs-and-opportunities
- PLI/CPO programs and resources include:
- Checkout the graduate admissions webpage for more information about Master programs at John Jay https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions
For Alumni: John Jay College of Criminal Justice (cuny.edu)
Connect with your CUSP Career Specialist
Eurekka Wilson, CUSP Career Specialist
ewilson@jjay.cuny.edu