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.

Breaking into the job market can feel like a lot, especially when you’re trying to get everything “just right.” But what if the hardest part is simply getting started?

In this episode, career experts from NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development share practical guidance on navigating the modern job search. From working through perfectionism and actually hitting “apply,” to using AI strategically without losing your voice, they break down what really matters in resumes, cover letters, and interviews.

You’ll learn why you don’t need to meet every job qualification to apply, how to stand out in a way that feels authentic, and why the interview matters more than your resume.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, unsure where to begin, or overwhelmed by options, this is a great place to start!

💬 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.

“What they’re asking is not about judgment. It’s about understanding what happened.”

In Part 2, we continue the conversation with Kathleen Baer from the NYPD to break down what actually happens after someone makes a report, and what survivors can expect during the process.

We get into:

• Why investigators ask certain questions (and what they’re really for)

• What interviews, identification, and evidence gathering can look like

• The role of advocates and support people throughout the process

• What control survivors have, including the ability to pause or step back

• How NYPD approaches fears around immigration status, substance use, and more

• The rise of tech-facilitated sexual abuse and what it means today

This episode is centered on clarity and choice:

You deserve to understand the process, and you deserve support at every step.

Whether you’re considering reporting, supporting someone else, or just want to be informed — this conversation is here for you.

⚠️ Activation Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and trauma. Please take care while listening. NYU students can reach out to the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or via the Wellness Exchange app.

Resources:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

• NYC HOPE Hotline (people who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, trafficking, etc): 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)

For more resources on this topic please check out our website⁠ ⁠⁠Good Sex @NYU⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening!

“We want to inform everyone. We, we want to give them the most information that we can so people will want to come forward.”

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’re breaking down what actually happens if someone considers reporting sexual assault — and the support available at every step.

In this episode, we’re joined by Kathleen Baer, Assistant Commissioner for the NYPD’s new Gender Based Violence Policy and Planning Unit.

Together, we unpack:

🔹 What an investigation really looks like

🔹 What a forensic exam involves

🔹 Options like delaying a report, and why that choice matters

This conversation centers one thing: survivors deserve agency, clarity, and support.

Whether you’re looking for information, resources, or just want to better understand the options — this episode is here for you.

🎧 Stay tuned for Part 2.

⚠️ Activation Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and trauma. Please take care while listening. NYU students can reach out to the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or via the Wellness Exchange app.

Resources:

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
• NYC HOPE Hotline (people who have experienced sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, trafficking, etc): 1-800-621-HOPE (4673)

For more resources on this topic please check out our website ⁠⁠Good Sex @NYU⁠⁠

Thanks for listening!

What does it really take to balance athletics, academics, and life beyond sports?

In the final part of this three-part series, the conversation continues to shift as they talk about the realities of managing life as a student-athlete, both during competition and after the final season ends.

From traveling for games and managing demanding schedules to maintaining a social life and preparing for life after sport, student-athletes often juggle far more than what happens on the field or court.

In this episode, the group explores:

• How student-athletes manage demanding academic schedules alongside practices and travel• The role of discipline, time management, and team support in balancing responsibilities• Why developing identities outside of athletics can be critical for long-term wellbeing• The emotional transition athletes experience when injury, graduation, or retirement ends a season or career• How the lessons learned through sports like resilience, coping with failure, and teamwork carry into life beyond athletics• The resources available to support student-athletes’ wellbeing, academics, and career development

The conversation highlights both the challenges and the lifelong strengths that come from competing at a high level and how the lessons learned in sports can shape the way athletes navigate life long after the game ends.

Athletes practice failure every day and through it, they learn how to succeed.

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

What happens when athletic performance is constantly visible — not just on the scoreboard, but across social media?

In Part 2 of this three-part series, Danielle Elleman continues the conversation with NYU athletics leader, former athletes, and current NCAA champion about how visibility and social media shape the student-athlete experience.

Today’s athletes compete in an environment where performances, statistics, and commentary are often publicly visible, and widely shared. We explore how that visibility can amplify pressure, fuel perfectionism, and sometimes make it harder for athletes to ask for help.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The “push through it” mindset that is common in sports culture

• The growing role of mental performance coaching in athletics

• How teammates and staff help shape team cultures that support mental health

• How athletes navigate expectations while protecting their wellbeing

For more resources check out our website at ⁠Good Sex @NYU