This website is designed as a practical, one-stop resource hub for Hunter College undergraduate students in the Urban Policy and Planning Department preparing to enter the job market. It brings together the slides, materials, and tools that focus on the professional development needs of students in Urban Studies and related fields.
The NYC Job Market
New York’s job market is as layered and dynamic as the city itself. This package turns that complexity into a clear, step-by-step path forward.
NYC is full of opportunities, and this toolkit helps you find them and take your first confident step. Think of this as your map to the city’s job market, clear routes, helpful shortcuts, and no wrong turns.
GUPPA
GUPPA is Hunter UPP’s student organization dedicated to helping students of the Urban Policy and Planning programs make the most of their academic experience. Join GUPPA here.
LinkedIn
Every connection can open a door; let LinkedIn help you knock with confidence.
More about LinkedIn Profiles.
Resumes and CVs
Every line on your resume should remind them why you’re the one to interview.
Cover Letters
A strong cover letter connects the dots: your skills, their needs, one clear match.
Interviews
An interview isn’t a test; they already liked your resume, and now they just want to meet the person behind it.
Professional Emails
Emails are tiny opportunities; treat each one as a step toward your future.
This site was created by Shokran Rahiminezhad as part of the 2025–2026 professional development mentorship program. The original site is located here.