Wait, wait, I need a plan! How to find your purpose in life—and a job

The holiday break is just around the corner. For many students, this break signifies a time to relax and unwind—but some of you may be anticipating (and dreading!) being asked the quintessential “what are you doing with your life?” question by loved ones.To help you navigate this potentially confusing and stressful time, Handshake will host notable author, professor, and speaker, Suzy Welch, for a fireside chat with Chief Education Strategy Officer Christine Cruzvergara, who has coached thousands of students on their careers, on self-discovery and future planning. During this time, both speakers will share insights on how you can prepare for life after graduation, navigate the nuances of the job market, and answer live Q&A from attendees.Christine CruzvergaraChristine Cruzvergara is the Chief Education Strategy Officer at Handshake. Inspired by her own experience as a first-generation college student, she’s held senior-level positions and board roles at Wellesley College, George Mason University, Georgetown University, The George Washington University, NACE, and the American College Personnel Association (ACPA), all motivated around helping more students land great careers. Suzy WelchAn award-winning NYU Stern School of Business professor, tech entrepreneur, and three-time New York Times best-selling author, Suzy Welch is known for imparting warmth and wisdom about business and culture, captivating an enthusiastic and expanding audience.Over the course of her multifaceted 40-year career, Suzy has been a crime reporter in Miami, a consultant at Bain & Co., and a columnist for O: The Oprah Magazine. A graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Business School, she has been (and remains) a frequent guest of the Today Show and an op-ed contributor to the Wall Street Journal. But Suzy Welch’s greatest passion is in the classroom at NYU Stern School of Business, where she teaches two acclaimed classes, “Becoming You: Crafting the Authentic Life You Want and Need,” and “Developing Managerial Skills.” She is also the director of the NYU | Stern Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing, and a CEO advisor at The Brunswick Group. This session will be recorded and available on Handshake’s blog and YouTube channel after the event. You can also find past recordings on our website: https://joinhandshake.com/students/events/