Parsons alumni have access to our comprehensive online job board with more than 30,000 registered employers. This is a great place to find freelance opportunities and job postings. Email parsonscareers@newschool.edu for access and a password. Alumni who already have a password can log in.
Career Services frequently hosts panel discussions that feature notable alumni and other experts in the design and related industries. Recent panels have discussed Careers in Fashion, Salary Negotiation, the Basics of Freelancing, and Careers in Sustainable Design. For information about upcoming events, see the Announcements and Events listings.
All of our Career Services advisors have relevant degrees and professional experience in art education, fashion, fine arts, graphic design, illustration, and photography. They are available to meet with Parsons graduates to advise on topics ranging from job search strategies and salary negotiation to interview skills and industry employment trends. You can book an appointment with one of our Career Advisors by using the online booking form.
Career Services offers the following useful guides that cover topics from from job search strategies and résumé writing to salary research and negotiation:
To learn more about the career resources and services available to alumni, see the Career Services FAQs.
The New School Alumni Association represents more than 60,000 alumni from all divisions of The New School. No dues are charged. All graduates automatically become members and are entitled to the services and benefits provided by the association. For more information, see Office of Alumni Relations. Become a fan of the Alumni Association on Facebook.
Parsons Career Services
66 Fifth Avenue, room 823
New York, NY 10011
Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone: 212.229.8940
Fax: 212.229.5853
Email: parsonscareers@newschool.edu
Visit the Career Services Blog for more job search resources, including articles, videos, helpful links, and podcasts.
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