Life After Graduating Fordham

Fordham's Senior Career Survey

The Senior Career Survey is an integral part of telling the Fordham story. Each year, the University makes a survey available to the graduating senior class to gain insight into where graduates go after Fordham. From this information, we answer questions like: Where are graduates working? Are they attending grad school? Are they doing a year of service? How many graduates stay in New York?

The survey results help Fordham identify areas of accomplishment and growth for resources and services, including partnerships with a variety of organizations. In return, graduating students who have completed the survey gain access to exclusive career services, including a dedicated career counselor and a curated database of post-graduation opportunities and resources.

Frequently asked questions

  • The “graduating senior class” refers to students graduating between August and May of any particular class year. For example, the 2026 graduating class would include graduates between August 2025 and May 2026.  

  • Once you complete the survey, the Career Center will automatically assign a counselor to you based on information included in your Handshake profile.

  • Not at all! Regardless of your post-graduation status, you gain access to the same services and resources as long as you submit your survey.

  • We kindly ask you to complete every question to the best of your ability. The survey should not take more than two minutes to complete!

  • No! Senior Career Survey results are shared as an aggregate, meaning that your information will be included amongst the full graduating class and is not individually attributed to you. You can view previous undergraduate outcomes here.

  • By completing the survey, you gain access to submit to resume books, graduate-specific workshops presented by notable alumni, a biweekly newsletter with recommended openings and resources, and support from counselors who specialize in recent graduates.

Career Resources for Seniors & Graduates

  • Handshake
    Handshake is a job search platform that connects students, recent graduates, and professionals with employment opportunities. Handshake focuses on connecting users with employers based on their skills, interests, and career aspirations. Users can create profiles, explore job listings, and apply for positions through the platform.

    Experiential Learning on RamConnect
    Explore internship and experiential learning opportunities on RamConnect, and be able to track the skills you've acquired from your experiences with your co-curricular transcript.

    LinkedIn
    LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that connects individuals based on their professional backgrounds and interests. It is widely used for job searching, professional networking, and business-related activities. LinkedIn allows users to create profiles where they can showcase their work experience, skills, education, and other professional achievements.

    Job Boards by Industry
    Looking for an industry-specific job board to discover new opportunities? Check out our curated list on Handshake!

    AI for the Job Search
    Did you know you can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to aid your job search? Learn more from our AI for Job Hunting guide!

    10 Ways to Recognize a Job Scam
    Scams targeting job-seekers are bound to increase during times of uncertainty in the job market. With many interviews, jobs and internships moving to remote models and job seekers using online platforms to find jobs almost exclusively, scammers are using newer tools such as phony websites, unsolicited emails, robocalls and cold calls using faked origin phone numbers, social media, instant messenger services, Internet pop-up ads, and more to connect with potential victims.

    Job Search Dashboard
    The Fordham Career Center team curated a "one-stop shop” for your job search planning and strategy, complete with resources, personalizable trackers, and resources, that you can save and customize to fit your needs. 

  • Career Center Shared Drive
    The Fordham Career Center has developed a folder of sample resumes, cover letters, 30-second pitch scripts, interview questions, and more to ensure you put your best foot forward during the application process. 

    Sample Portfolios
    Whether you're a creative student or just looking to build your online professional brand, check out our sample portfolios!

    Jobscan
    This will be your live-saver when it comes to perfecting a resume! Jobscan lets you copy and paste your resume on one side of the screen, and a job description on the other. Then, it gives you the percent of keywords and skills that match in both documents, along with suggested improvements to increase the match percentage. This website is designed to give candidates an edge over applicant tracking systems, and gives users 5 free scans a month with the basic version.

    To view more resume resources, visit Handshake.
    To view more cover letter resources, visit Handshake.

  • BigInterview
    Use Big Interview to learn and practice your interview skills, whether you’re interviewing for a job or graduate school. Big Interview allows you to practice general, behavioral and technical questions. When the competition is tough, it can make the difference between getting an offer and going home empty handed! To register, use your Fordham email address and the organization code listed on Handshake.

    How to Take a HireVue Interview
    Do you have an upcoming HireVue interview? Check out the company's guide to prepare for the platform in advance.

    Career Center Shared Drive
    In addition to sample resumes and cover letters, the Shared Drive features guides on requesting informational interviews and mastering the skill of interviewing!

    Mock Interviews
    Want to practice your interviewing skills before the real deal? Book an appointment with a Career Counselor to go over interviewing best practices and have a virtual or in-person mock interview!

  • RamConnect
    RamConnect is an excellent opportunity to gain advice and valuable insights from alumni in various career industries. When you join as a student, you will be able to: 

    • Gain fresh perspectives from alumni
    • Enhance your communication and networking skills
    • Learn from alumni on how to navigate your career / advanced educational experiences

    LinkedIn
    In addition to being a platform to search for jobs and develop your personal brand, LinkedIn is designed for networking! Reach out to new contacts and stay connected with colleagues and peers as you move throughout your career. Students, alumni, and employers may also join our LinkedIn Group to boost their networking efforts and be the first to know about new opportunities and upcoming events.

    Forever Fordham
    Access the Fordham Alumni Directory to search for fellow Rams by name, class year, and school.

  • Forage
    Feel like you need more experience for your resume?     Forage offers over 100 Virtual Experience Programs delivered by over 80 leading global companies. These experiences are completely free for students and universities, take 6-8 hours to complete, and are self-paced. On average, a student who completes a VEP is 2x more likely to be invited to an interview and 5x more likely to receive a job offer from their chosen organization.

    LinkedIn Learning
    Add skills and courses to your resume by taking courses through LinkedIn Learning! Access your free account by visiting the Fordham-specific link on Handshake (connecting your personal LinkedIn profile is completely optional). 

    Parker Dewey
    Micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional assignments that are similar to those given to new hires or interns. They are highly-specific, project-based positions that typically consist of 20 to 40 hours of work and can occur year-round.

    To view a list of free courses by industry and certifications by industry, visit Handshake. 

  • PathwayU
    PathwayU is an online platform to guide students to purpose when making critical choices about education, career, and employment. The platform evaluates interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences in four different assessments. This information helps students learn about their preferred environments, communication with others, and other important factors when considering various career paths.

    What Can I Do With This Major?
    Whether you’re exploring majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this website will help. Learn typical career areas and types of employers that hire in these fields, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.

    Career Explorer
    Career test unlocks new discoveries — insights into what makes you unique and what career paths you’ll find most fulfilling, building up to your final results.

    TypeFocus
    Explore your natural strengths, interests and professional values with the help of TypeFocus. Then, meet with a career counselor to review and interpret your results. Undergraduate juniors and seniors who are seeking a better understanding of their professional interests also have the option of taking the Strong Interest Inventory.

    O*NET
    ONET is an online career exploration tool with hundreds of job descriptions. Check out requirements of a job, personal characteristics of the ideal worker, experience requirements, job requirements, and information on the job’s outlook in the labor market.