NYU Tisch School of the Arts is offering a group coaching session aimed at helping students and alumni rethink the way they see peers in creative fields. The event, titled Career Puzzles: Collaborators, Not Competitors, is designed to move participants away from a scarcity mindset and toward practical collaboration strategies.
Key facts
- The session is for NYU Tisch students and alumni.
- It is presented by the Tisch Office of Career Development.
- A TOCD Career Coach will guide the group coaching session.
- The event will not be recorded.
What this means for NYU Tisch students and alumni
The session is built for creative job seekers who may be treating classmates, peers, or other artists as rivals for the same opportunities. According to NYU Tisch, the discussion will focus on how those same people can become collaborators, referral sources, or future colleagues.
Participants are being invited to share experiences and work through the idea that creative careers do not have to operate like a zero-sum game. The event is a live coaching session rather than a lecture, so the format is meant to be interactive.
- Who can attend: NYU Tisch students and alumni
- Format: Group coaching session
- Host: Tisch Office of Career Development
- Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with at least two weeks’ notice when possible
- Contact: tisch.career@nyu.edu
How does the session approach creative competition?
The event frames creative career-building as a collaborative process rather than a competition for a limited number of openings. It encourages participants to examine why creative work can feel scarce and to develop ways to build community with the people around them.
Instead of focusing on a lecture, the session is structured as a shared conversation led by a career coach. NYU Tisch says attendees should come ready to talk, suggesting the goal is practical exchange rather than passive listening.
What should attendees know before they go?
NYU Tisch says the event will not be recorded, so participation is meant to happen live. The school also notes that accommodations should be requested at least two weeks before the event when possible, which makes advance planning important for anyone who needs accessibility support.
The event is part of the Tisch Office of Career Development’s services, and the school directs students and alumni to learn more through TOCD. The event listing also includes an RSVP link for those planning to attend.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this event for?
It is for NYU Tisch students and alumni who want help thinking more strategically about creative relationships and career building.
Will the session be recorded?
No. NYU Tisch says the event will not be recorded, so attendees need to join live.
