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October 07, 2008
Advice from New York City Employers – Research your market!
The Director of Employer Outreach, Francie Fields, recently returned from an employer outreach visit to New York City. She visited various employers to learn about their recruiting efforts. Many of the employers indicated that a majority of cover letters they receive lack a genuine interest in New York and show that the student has failed to properly research the New York market. For example, one government agency noted that they receive cover letters from students who proclaim they want to practice in New York. Proper research would reveal many of the government entities are distinguished by county and that New York County only encompasses Manhattan. There are 4 other boroughs that make up New York City – this is an important thing to note when applying for government jobs. Private firms also stated that from cover letters they can easily tell when a student has not researched the geographic area. The firms want students who will commit to the area and have knowledge of the housing market and cost of living. Therefore, if you are interested in New York City or any other market that you may not have substantial ties to, it is important to do proper research not only about the employers but also the city itself.
In the Spring of 2009, the CSO will present a market theme week where various geographic job market will be covered. We hope to further address these issues and assist you in properly researching your job market.
Posted by kcc17 at October 7, 2008 05:40 PM