Welcome back, and best wishes for a successful start to the spring semester. As students return to campus and begin planning their academic and professional goals, we appreciate your continued support in helping them connect classroom learning with career exploration.
We encourage you to share information about upcoming Career Center events and resources with your students, particularly those focused on internships, experiential learning, and post-graduate preparation. Your partnership plays an important role in supporting student success.
Upcoming Career & Networking Opportunities for Students!
Career Fair Prep with the Pros
📅 Wednesday, January 21 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Prepare for the Spring Career Fair with resume feedback and employer insights from New York Life. Get tips on standing out and connecting with recruiters.
🔗 Register here
IBM AI Campus Connect
📅 Wednesday, January 21 | 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 McShane Campus Center, Room 303
Earn a free, industry-recognized AI credential, get a professional headshot, and network with IBM professionals. No prior AI experience required!
🔗 Register here
Pre-register at mobile.yourbigyear.com using group code IBMFORDHAM
Spring Career Fair
📅 Wednesday, January 28 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Meet employers recruiting for internships, training programs, and full-time positions, including ALDI, KPMG, Bloomingdale’s, Deloitte, EssilorLuxottica, Peace Corps, Veeva Systems, and Weill Cornell Imaging. Same-day resume reviews available!
Prep Ahead of Time:
📘 Career Fair Prep Guide (PDF/Flipsnack) — Fordham Career Center’s official prep guide!
🎥 “How to Prepare for a Career Fair” — Fordham Career Center YouTube video — step‑by‑step tips
IBM F1 Movie Night
📅 Thursday, January 29 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Celebrate Fordham’s partnership with IBM with a free movie screening and popcorn
📍 Lincoln Center: McNally Auditorium
📍 Rose Hill: McShane Campus Center, Room 112
🔗 Register here
❓ Questions? Connect with the Career Center.
Join RamConnect
Ram Connect is Fordham’s exclusive platform for students to access internships, experiential learning, and career resources. Faculty can use it to support students:
Share Fordham-only opportunities with students, including internships, research, and service-learning experiences.
Connect students with Fordham alumni for mentorship and professional networking opportunities.
Access Fordham-specific career resources to guide students in the classroom and during advising.
Support student professional growth by helping them create a co-curricular transcript to track and engage their high-quality, vetted experiences.
💻 Get started: 👉 https://ramconnect.fordham.edu — log in with your Fordham credentials and start sharing opportunities with students today!
Let us know if you'd like to help expand the platform's reach to your alumni and attract new mentors to join.
Save the Dates
Government, Law & Service Fair (Rose Hill)
February 5, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
A targeted fair highlighting roles in public service, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and legal pathways.
Arts, Media & Marketing Career Fair (Lincoln Center)
February 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST
Focused on creative industries, this fair brings together employers in media, communications, visual and performing arts, journalism, and marketing.
“Just in Time” Job Fair (Lincoln Center)
April 9, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
Designed for seniors seeking opportunities before graduation.
On-Demand Resources
Faculty Career Toolbox
An online page with dedicated resources and guides to empower our faculty members in integrating career readiness into their curriculum. Whether you are looking to introduce your students to the essentials of career planning, enhance their interview skills, or connect classroom theory with practical job market realities, the Faculty Toolbox provides you with curated resources that are easily accessible and adaptable to your teaching needs.
Want a Handshake Account?
Requesting ‘Adviser’ access on Handshake is to request a student account. This is intentional! To best assist your students, your experience should closely mirror that of a student as they navigate through the platform.
Simply fill out the details below, and we’ll create a student account for you and send a verification message to confirm your account.