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First Steps

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Career Development Center
Room 3400 North Hall
445 West 59th Street
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 237-8754
Fax: (212) 237-8746

Office Hours
Mon: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tues: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM*
Wed: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM*
Thurs: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

*until 7:00 p.m. during fall & spring semesters when classes are in session

Note: During summertime, the CDC is closed on certain Fridays; continue checking the CDC webpage for the specific dates of closure

When you begin to think about your future, you may be filled with excitement and uncertainty. You may feel that you should know what your career goals are, you may feel overwhelmed, or you’re too busy to focus on this at the moment.

Relax, it is much easier than you think. And doing a few simple things now can make a big difference in your experience at John Jay and beyond.

Whether you need help exploring careers, gaining career-related experience, choosing a major or developing job skills, the CDC staff is here to help you.

To help you get started, check out these sites.