What actually makes a workplace feel healthy — and can you tell during the interview process?

In this episode, Danielle, Kate, and Victoria discuss how students can assess company culture, notice red flags, and trust their instincts during interviews. They share why your first job may teach you more than any online review, how workplace culture can vary across teams and roles, and the subtle cues that reveal a company’s environment before you even accept the offer.

The conversation also explores interview body language, confidence, enthusiasm, virtual interview presence, and how to present the strongest version of yourself without losing authenticity.

💬 Have questions or want to talk about your career 👉 reach out to ⁠⁠⁠Wasserman Center for Career Development⁠⁠⁠.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, available 24/7.

Interviews can feel high pressure, especially when you think every answer has to sound polished. Join Danielle Elleman, Kate Rockey-Harris , and Victoria Dimonica as they discuss how to show curiosity, genuine interest in a role, and how to navigate interview nerves with more confidence.

Learn practical interview skills including how to recover when your mind goes blank, how to ask thoughtful questions, and why thank-you emails actually matter.

A practical and reassuring conversation for anyone trying to feel more confident (and more human) during the interview process!

💬 Have questions or want to talk about your career 👉 reach out to ⁠⁠Wasserman Center for Career Development⁠⁠.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, available 24/7.

In this part of the conversation, Danielle Elleman and NYU career experts, Kate Rocky-Harris and Victoria Dimonica, share practical interview advice for students navigating nerves, awkward pauses, and high-pressure interview moments. They discuss what to do if you go blank mid-answer, whether it’s okay to acknowledge anxiety in the room, why bringing a notebook can actually help, and how your interview begins long before the first question is asked. The episode also explores thank you email etiquette, multi-round interview processes, and small details that can leave a lasting impression.

💬 Have questions or want to talk about your career 👉 reach out to ⁠Wasserman Center for Career Development⁠.

Need mental health support? Call NYU’s Wellness Exchange at (212) 443-9999, available 24/7.