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Career Services

Career Services

NewSchool’s Career Services team supports students in their architecture, design, and construction management career pathways from the moment they enroll and continues to provide guidance well beyond graduation. We take a holistic approach to career development, partnering with students to create personalized career plans and goals that equip them for long‑term professional success.

2025 Job Placement Rates

(numbers reflect rates for all programs combined, grad  + undergrad)

100%

Graphic & Interaction, Product, Interior Design

97%

Construction Management

89%

Architecture

Career Support for Students

Our Career Services team provides individualized support to help NewSchool students with their career goals and develop a strong professional path. We assist you in exploring career options and gaining meaningful experience through internships, informational interviews, mentorship programs, and comprehensive reviews of your résumé and portfolio.

 

Throughout the year, we host career fairs, networking events, and the annual Grad Show—an opportunity for graduating students to present their thesis projects and connect directly with industry professionals.

As you prepare for graduation, our team offers one-on-one advising to support a successful job search. This includes personalized guidance on your résumé, cover letter and portfolio, as well as interview preparation strategies to help you confidently articulate your skills and present yourself effectively to employers.

For Employers

Our team proactively engages with firms to ensure NewSchool students remain top‑of‑mind for current and future employment opportunities. We also collaborate with employers to provide guidance on competitive and equitable salary expectations within the architecture, design, and construction management fields.

Our recommendations are informed by authoritative data sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics and leading industry reports. Through these efforts, we advocate for strong compensation standards across all experience levels and help support the long‑term financial well‑being of our students and alumni.

For Alumni

Career Services proactively engages with each recent graduate to offer personalized support throughout their job search. This includes assistance with interview preparation, connections to relevant job leads, and guidance on evaluating and negotiating employment offers. Once employed, all NewSchool alumni are invited to continue utilizing our services for ongoing support, encouragement, and career advising as they advance in their architecture, construction management and design professions.

Career Service Resources

Our team works closely with you in helping you develop your career goals, preparing you to meet with employers and securing job opportunities. The services we provide include:

Career Counseling

One-on-one counseling sessions to conduct self-assessments, discuss your career goals, learn how to negotiate salary, work through challenges, and more.

Personalized Career Management Plans

Resume, portfolio, and cover letter review, and ongoing support.

Job Search Strategies

Learn how to build your LinkedIn profile and engage with industry professionals through social media.

Career Services Events

  • Job Search Strategy Sessions
  • Lunch and Learns
  • Career Fairs
  • Grad Shows
  • Alumni Events

Job Postings and Job Matchings

LinkedIn – Connect with current students, alumni, staff, and faculty, and get the latest job posts, industry news, job seeker tips, and more!

Resources

  • Starter Guides: One-page overviews about resumes, profile statements, portfolios, cover letters, and thank you letters.
  • Intern Development Program Overviews
  • Career Resource Manuals
  • Industry Nonprofit Brochures
  • Free Online Resume Builder

Contact Career Services

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Contact Information

Headshot: Richard Hess, Director of Career Services

Richard Hess
Director of Career Services
rhess@newschoolarch.edu

For Employers

Have you hired a NewSchool student or alum?

Please take a moment to take the NewSchool of Architecture & Design Employer Survey.

Recruiters may use our facilities at no cost to interview candidates for full-time, career, and internship positions. Contact us for more information.

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