Career Services

Your military experience is leadership in action. At Fordham, we help you translate that experience into meaningful career opportunities.

The Office of Military and Veterans’ Services (OMVS) provides dedicated career support for student veterans, servicemembers, and military-connected students—from your first semester through graduation and beyond.

Meet Your Military-Affiliated Career Coach

Cristian Bernabe, Army veteran, Fordham alumnus, and licensed social worker, serves as OMVS Career Coach and Employer Relations Manager. He understands the transition from military service to civilian careers—and how to position your experience for impact.

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Cristian provides one-on-one support with:

  • Career exploration and goal setting

  • Translating military skills to civilian résumés

  • Résumé and cover letter development

  • Interview preparation and mock interviews

  • Internship and job search strategy

  • Employer connections and networking

Whether you’re exploring options or preparing to launch your career, you don’t have to navigate it alone.


Schedule a Meeting with Cristian

Career Development Opportunities

OMVS partners with Fordham’s Career Center and veteran-ready employers to help military-connected students prepare for meaningful careers. Through workshops, networking events, internships, and job opportunities, students can build professional skills, explore career paths, connect with employers who value military experience, and navigate opportunities in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Topics include translating military experience to civilian careers, federal hiring and USAJobs, LinkedIn and personal branding, interviewing, graduate school preparation, internships, on-campus employment, and public service pathways.