On-Demand Career Resource Directory

Want to get started with your professional development before meeting with a Career Counselor? This page has everything you need to know! 

You can discover our full library of resources on Handshake and watch instructional videos and event recordings on our YouTube channel. 

Core Resources

To learn more about PathwayU, RamConnect, and Handshake, watch this video. 

Resumes

For assistance with starting your first resume, watch this video.
To find a resume template, visit this folder. 

Cover Letters

For cover letter samples and templates, visit this folder. 

Portfolios

To view Career Center portfolio samples, click here.
To view a list of recommended platforms for hosting your portfolio, click here. 

Interviewing

For interview practice, access Big Interview (instructional video available).
Review a list of informational interview questions here.
To practice virtual interviewing with HireVue, click here.

Networking & Mentorship

To network with Fordham alumni, access RamConnect (instructional video available).
Access the Forever Fordham alumni directory by clicking here. 
Get support with LinkedIn by viewing LinkedIn for Students resources here. 

Career Exploration

Learn about available career and personality assessments, and research platforms and functions, through this video. 

Career Fair Prep

To begin your career fair prep, watch this video and read through this guide. 

Job and Internship Search

Visit our job search dashboard to discover resources and make a copy of the template to customize for your own search. 
For a guide on how to recognize job scams, click here. 
View a list of job boards by industry by clicking here. 
For a guide on how AI can aid your job search, click here. 
For international job search resources, visit GoinGlobal.
Learn how to research employers in this video. 

Professional Development (Boost Your Resume)

Gain experience that can be added to your resume with Forage and Parker Dewey (instructional video available). 
To view a list of certifications by industry, click here.
To view a list of online courses by industry, click here.
Learn a new skill or advance your existing skillset using LinkedIn Learning. 

Additional Resources

To learn about career resources available through the New York Public Library, click here. 
To learn more about Campus Recruiting, click here. 
To learn more about recruiting timelines for jobs and internships in various industries, click here.
To gain access to career services at a partner Jesuit institution, click here.