The NYSCAS Career Services Office provides a range of resources, guidance, and career-focused events to help students and alumni find internships and jobs.
Why Visit Career Services?
We encourage students to visit Career Services early in your academic journey. By connecting with Career Services, you build important skills that help you succeed in getting internships, jobs, and more.
Through regular meetings with Career Services, our counselors will guide you on and help you with:
- Career planning and development – Our counselors are ready to help. We'll meet you where you are, help you clarify your goals, and support your progress every step of the way.
- Resumes, Cover Letters, and Professional Communication – We'll help you draft, format, and edit the documents you need to apply, stand out, and follow up with career opportunities.
- Interview Preparation – Whether it's your first interview or you want to sharpen your skills, we'll teach you how to handle common questions and make a great impression.
- Job Search Tips – We’ll show you how to use platforms like LinkedIn and Handshake, and give you the tools and tips to find the best job opportunities.
- LinkedIn profile – We'll help you create a profile that makes a lasting impression and opens doors for networking and job opportunities.
Working with Handshake
The Handshake platform is one of the best ways for college students to research, engage with employers, find jobs and internships. Once you create a profile, Handshake sends you opportunities that match your interests. Many big companies, including all Fortune 500 businesses, hire through Handshake. As you browse the app, you’ll see the best jobs and internships available to you. Recruiters can also find your profile and message you, making your job search even easier! If you want access to top job options, Handshake is the place to start.
Your career services counselor will help you set up your account and train you to get the most out of the Handshake service. Visit Handshake to get started.
Internship Opportunities
Internships are a great way for you to get real-world experience in your field. With help from the Career Services and academic advisors, you can find internships that strengthen your resume, build important professional skills, and grow your network.
NYSCAS students have such as
- Berkowitz Pollack Brant
- Brand Sonnenschine, LLP
- Forvis, LLP (formerly BKD, LLP)
- Jewish Board of Family and Children Services (JBFCS)
- Metropolitan Council
- Microsoft
- MTA (NYCT)
If your major requires an internship, learn how internships work. You can explore the internship opportunities on handshake.
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Your Career Counselors
Maksim Paliyev, BS
Director of Career Services
Maks Paliyev earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Administration/Network Administration from Touro in 2003.
As Director of Career Services, Maks works closely with students on career planning, resume building, interview preparation, career fair readiness, and finding job and internship opportunities.
He firmly believes that determination and preparation are the keys to success, and he has helped hundreds of NYSCAS graduates successfully launch their careers.
Each semester, he helps students secure internships in a wide range of fields, including Human Services, Computer Science, Business Management, Accounting, Marketing, and Psychology.
Contact Maks via email at maksim.paliyev@touro.edu or by phone at 718-957-7448.
Kayla Elberg, MA
Assistant Director of Career Services
Kayla Elberg has a background in talent acquisition and development, as well as leadership development. She helps students build strong resumes and hone their interview skills, and navigate career development, job readiness, and professional growth.
As someone who has experienced the challenges and opportunities of being an international student, Kayla understands firsthand what it means to navigate education and career planning in a new country. She is especially passionate about supporting students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue their academic and professional goals.
Kayla’s approach is rooted in empathy, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of workplace dynamics. She hopes to build confidence and empower students,to take actionable steps toward their professional aspirations. A strong workplace must start with the right people in the right jobs.
Contact Kayla via email at kelberg@touro.edu.
Graduate Pathways at Touro
After graduation, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skill set to advance and thrive in your field of study. Students who join the workforce right out of NYSCAS will use the tools given to them in Career Services to land their dream opportunity.
Many of our graduates continue to pursue one of Touro’s many graduate and professional degree options, which include Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy, online and on-campus MBA, Master of Social Work, and teacher licensure programs, among many others.
Whatever your background, wherever you’re going, the Office of Career Services at NYSCAS will help you get there.
