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Career development, our philosophy.

We’re all about creating connections at the FIU Alumni Association. Please find some helpful resources below to utilize throughout your job search journey, such as resume builders, job search websites, our online FIU Mentor program, and much more!

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Become a Mentor

Inspire, connect and provide insights to current FIU students as they navigate their majors, careers, and life in Miami and beyond.

Search for Jobs

Log in to Handshake, powered by the Career and Talent Development department, to search and apply for job opportunities.

Build Your Digital Portfolio

Showcase your projects to hiring managers and connect with the FIU community on Portfolium.

Sharpen Your Skills

Job search links .

• Glassdoor.com  
• LinkedIn Learning Webinars
• Ask A Manager.org
• Interviewing Resource Guide
• TheMuse.com
• 60+ More Websites!

Downloadable Resorces 

• Networking Infographic  
• Resume Sample
• Cover Letter Worksheet
• Job Search Essentials  
• The 2 Hour Job Search - Notes

Begin your job search

Handshake uses cutting edge technology to help FIU students and alumni more easily connect with employers and search jobs and internships, event information, and on-campus recruiting opportunities.

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Career preparation.

We’re here to help you get ready for an impactful career.

• Handshake - User-focused career development website
• Bureau of Labor Statistics - Information about employment in the United States
• LinkedIn Workforce Report - Insights, trends and more
• My Next Move - Match careers to your interests
• View the latest internship, fellowship and job opportunities  

Career Readiness Milestones

The path to your first job starts as soon as your academic journey. Make sure you’re on the right one at every step along the way.

• Make an appointment to visit your academic advisor
• Make an appointment with a Career Advisor at Career & Talent Development or see them during their drop-in hours !
• Join a student or professional organization
• Join Panther2PantherMentorCollective and get paired with a mentor
• Workshops hosted by CTD & CASE Career
• Career & Internship Fairs
• Complete the Panther Career Readiness Module within your first semester
• Create Handshake , Panther Connect & LinkedIn account
• Utilize VMock Smart Resume Platform to create and enhance your resume online
• Make an appointment with your academic advisor and inquire about internship class credit
• Review with your academic advisor electives to take to help enhance skills in your career interest
• Join a Student Organizations
• Volunteering at events
• Attend professors office hours & create a relationship with them to learn about career options
• Attend a minimum of 2 Career & Talent Development workshops, and both Career & Internship Fairs
• Attend a minimum of 2 CASE Career workshops
• Update your Handshake and LinkedIn accounts and apply for Summer career opportunities
• Complete 1 FIU Micro-Credential and earn a badge
• Network with peers & create meaningful connections that may lead to employment
• Follow up with professors regarding opportunities in your field of interest
• Attend a minimum of 2 CASE Career workshops and Career & Talent Development workshops
• Attend both Career & Internship Fairs and Mock Interviewing through Career & Talent Development
• Develop mentorships with professionals by attending workshops or networking events
• Obtain recommendation letters/ references from professionals and professors
• Join an organization in your area of interest and obtain a leadership role
• Research your "Top 3" graduate school programs
• Create a parallel career plan for post-graduation
• Have your resume and cover letters critiqued by a Career Advisor at Career & Talent Development
• Review and research jobs on Handshake and LinkedIn accounts
• Schedule informational interviews with professionals in roles that you see yourself in
• Speak to employers during Career Fair and/or graduate school representatives at the Graduate School Fair
• Attend "Putting Your Degree to Work", "Preparing for Graduate School", & "Preparing for the Workforce" webinars by CASE Career
• Attend the "Interviewing Skills" workshop and Career/Graduate School Fair hosted by Career & Talent Development
• Organize your job search (create a list of employers, send resumes, and practice mock interviewing with Career & Talent Development)
• Organize your graduate school search. Create a spreadsheet with the following: deadlines, application materials, requirements
• Start attending alumni career readiness programming

CASE Career Events

From career development workshops to employer information sessions, CASE Career has you covered for all of your career needs with a fantastic lineup of events.  Review our Fall 2024 programming below.  CASE Career Programming

Get Started with Handshake

The Handshake platform helps FIU students and alumni connect with employers and find jobs and internships, event information and on-campus recruiting opportunities.

Meet the Team

Contact us at [email protected] .

Sarah Hadeed Career Specialist   305-348-2978   [email protected]  ZEB 230

Jacqueline Diaz Director of Academic Advising Services   305-348-2978   [email protected]  ZEB 229

Sonssire Tapanes Associate Director of Academic Advising Services   305-348-2978   [email protected]  ZEB 215

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Curriculum vitae.

Your personal statement is an integral part of a successful application. Unless a program’s faculty or residents know you personally through a rotation, your application – including personal statement – presents your entire professional persona to those who extend interview invitations. Competitive programs have hundreds of qualified applicants, so your personal statement must help you stand out.

Where do I begin?

Before writing out information on your CV, stop and ask yourself these questions:

• Does this particular piece of information help explain who I am and what I've accomplished?
• Will this piece of information encourage residency programs to select me for an interview?
• If I were reading this for the first time and without knowledge of myself as an applicant, would this information be useful?

If you answer "no" to either of these questions, leave the information out. If you are unsure, consult with your Academic Advisor or Career Advisor.

When beginning your CV start by using a template. Here are some formats you can use to begin to structure your CV:

• CV Example #1
• CV Example #2
• CV Example #3
• CV Example #4
• CV Example #5

How should my CV look?

Now that you have seen several examples of CV templates, let's talk about the basics. You want your CV to have a clean, distinctive appearance that attracts attention. The final product should be well organized, look professional and be easy to read. Follow these formatting tips below:

• One-to-two pages is standard length at this point in your career, but don't reduce the font size, change your margins, or leave out important information just to shorten it.
• 11- or 12-point Times New Roman font is preferable
• Stick with one font
• Headings should be consistent in style, size, and formatting (Bold, Italicize, or Underline)
• When organizing your CV, utilize bullets to describe your important points.
• Always check text for spelling or grammatical errors and make sure to have your Career Advisor or Academic Advisor proof read your CV.
• Keep sentences short and succinct while using active verbs and vivid, precise language.

What should my CV include?

• Contact Information - Always Listed First
• Education - Usually Listed Second
• Honors and Awards
• Work Experience
• Extra-Curricular and Community Service Activities
• Publications
• Presentations
• Professional Memberships
• Hobbies and Interests
• Personal Information

Academic & Student Affairs

Office of Micro-Credentials

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Micro-Credentials are designed to prepare all learners with critical skills for the 21st century. More and more, employers are looking to hire workers for their skills, not just their diplomas.

Micro-Credentials are bite-sized educational experiences that build, validate and enhance your professional skills. Whether you are a current FIU student, a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or searching for a new career — earning Micro-Credentials can signal that you are able to demonstrate in-demand skills.

Get Started

Search the catalog for Micro-Credentials being offered. If you are a current FIU student, you may be able to earn Micro-Credentials by taking existing courses. Once you find the Micro-Credential that best aligns with your goals, reach out to the Micro-Credential contact for enrollment information and next steps.

Micro-Credential Catalog

FIU Career Ready Micro-Certificate

Florida Public Postsecondary Institution Badges

What are Micro-Credentials?

A Micro-Credential is a digital representation of a competency that a learner can demonstrate. By earning a Micro-Credential, you are able to identify skills to strengthen your competitiveness as a current student and for your post-graduation success. Micro-Credentials are available online, in-person, or hybrid formats, and are taught by members of the FIU faculty and staff team.

Enhance your resume with badges

Upon completion of your Micro-Credential, you'll earn a digital badge. These serve as a representation of your learning. They are digital proof of knowledge and skills earned. Badges can help you put together your resume or fill out your LinkedIn or digital portfolio.

How can they help my career?

Earning Micro-Credentials from FIU can help you:

• Kick off a career change by earning Micro-Credentials in a new field.
• Customize your education by creating your own Micro-Credential curriculum.
• Fill a skills gap for competencies you haven't gained through work.
• Demonstrate your dedication to continuing education with digital badges.
• Identify skills to strengthen your competitiveness as a current student and for your post-graduation success.
• Develop a narrative around your professional development journey.

Micro-Credential issued

Different fields

Hiring Micro-Credential earners?

Micro-Credentials are an exciting, new way for professionals to build practical skills and enter higher education. Whether you're considering an applicant with a digital badge on their resume or looking to develop a program tailored to your industry, the Office of Micro-Credentials is eager to answer your questions.

Employers & Industry Partners

Creating a new Micro-Credential

If you are a faculty or staff member interested in designing a micro-credential, please complete the following Intake Form to discuss the proposal process. The Office of Micro-Credentials is housed within the Division of Academic & Student Affairs. Visit their website:

Office of Micro-credentials

Make sure to stay up to date with our news & upcoming events below!

• FIU Chosen to Participate in the EdDesignLab Badging Fellowship  (Education Design Lab)
• 7 ways to stay connected with FIU after graduation  (FIU News)

Student Support At FIU, You're Never Alone

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Tough classes, new stresses and lots of uncertainty. College life brings lots of great experiences, but it also presents lots of new challenges. We've all been there and we know everyone needs a helping hand. Explore our support services and get to know how we can help:

• Career Services
• College Life Coaching
• Counseling & Psychological Services
• Disability Resource Center
• Exploratory Advising
• Fostering Panther Pride
• Office of Scholarships
• Ombudsperson
• OneStop Enrollment Services
• Panthers Care
• Student Affairs
• Student Food Pantry
• Student Health Clinics
• Tutoring (Center for Academic Success)
• Victim Empowerment Program
• Wellness & Recreation Centers
• Writing Center

"Let somebody know about what you’re struggling with and try to reach out to somebody because there are those resources out there for you." — Vanessa Morales, BS '16

• Panther Career Readiness Module
• Micro-credentials
• Schedule an Appointment
• Hybrid Drop-in Program

Digital Tools

• Create a Resume / Cover Letter

Prepare for an Interview

• Search for a Job / Internship
• Expand Your Network / Mentor
• Negotiate an Offer
• Explore Your Interests / Self-Assessment
• Prepare for Graduate School
• Career Events and Workshops
• Student Organizations & Professional Associations
• Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
• Architecture & Construction
• Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
• Business Management & Administration
• Education & Training
• Government & Public Administration
• Health Science
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Human Services
• Information Technology
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
• Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
• Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
• Faculty & Staff

Meet the Team

• College Liaisons
• College Career Centers
• Our Outcomes
• Contact CTD

Preparing for an Interview

At Career and Talent Development, we understand how stressful it can be to prepare for a job or internship interview. We are committed to helping you prepare for these moments so you can make the best impression to employers. Meeting with our career coaches, participating in a variety of professional development workshops, and using our digital tools can be the perfect stepping stone to perfecting your next interview.

Handshake, a modern career development platform – to be your one-stop shop for launching your career. Through Handshake, students can make an appointment with a career coach at Career and Talent Development to conduct a mock interview. Access Handshake.

VMock Mock Interviews

VMock aims to empower students and professionals in various phases of their career journey leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. VMock’s Mock Interviews platform provides built-in mock interview sets for 100+ career tracks for students to practice. Students can create their own custom mock interview from the “Question Library” section on the platform. Students can attempt assignments created by career coaches and receive AI feedback. Upon student completion, career coaches can verify the submissions and add their own feedback to the interviews. Access VMock.

Dress for Success

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Dress for Success Manual

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Tips on what to research before the job interview

• The Ultimate Guide to Researching a Company Pre-Interview
• 7 Things to Research Before Any Job Interview
• 5 things to research before your job interview
• Research a Company Before the Job Interview

Career & Salary Information

• Occupational Outlook Handbook From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, find profiles on hundreds of occupations with descriptions of What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more.
• O*Net Online Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, this site will give descriptions of different positions including wages, demand, and more.
• Peterson's Career Prep (formerly Career Transitions via Galenet Databases) An account is required to access this resource. Click on "Register" to establish an account. On your next visit, you can use this account to get access to your saved Career Prep materials. An email address is not required to signup for an account. more... less... Learn about careers, receive personalized career recommendations, create resumes and cover letters, search for jobs, explore schools and training programs, and get advice to help find a job or advance your career.
• Salary.com Displays income for a job title in a particular zip code or city.
• Resources for Jobseeker or Worker (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• US Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Handshake FIU FIU's platform for employment recruitment. Find employers that looking for FIU students and alumni to work for them. NOTE: Login using your FIU email address.
• Vault Vault is an educational tool that provides you unlimited, online access to comprehensive career information and management tools. Provided by FIU.
• Florida Shines Career & education website powered by the State of Florida.
• Linkedin Salary Information
• Career Profiles

Useful career research websites

• General Job Websites
• Government Jobs
• Non-Profit Jobs
• Higher Education Jobs
• International Jobs
• Glassdoor Company reviews from former & current employees.
• Indeed Thousands of jobs for all types of careers.
• Linkedin Jobs
• Employ Florida General statewide listing of jobs in the State of Florida.
• SimplyHired
• Dice.com Tech job listings.
• eco.org Green job listings.
• Sustainablebusiness.com - Green business connections Business connections for entrepreneurs in the green business industry.
• Jobted Part time jobs, summer jobs and other job opportunities for students.
• Ziprecruiter.com
• USAjobs.gov Federal job and internship opportunities.
• More government job resources Find more government job links on this libguide by clicking here! Or, click "Government" under the "Career Types" tab to the left.
• Charity Navigator
• Idealist.org Nonprofit site for jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities.
• Non-Profit Career Network

• HigherEdJobs.com

• iHipo (International High Potentials) iHipo is enables users (students and graduates) to find Internships, Jobs and Graduate Programs abroad.
• CIEE (Council on Internationall Educational Exchange) A nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, CIEE is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization. Since 1947, CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available.
• Myvisajobs.com Useful resource that shows which employers have petitioned for H-1Bs in the past. This site also shows employers who have sponsored for Permanent Residency (Green Card).
• Federal Labor Site List of companies that have filed a Labor Condition Application (commonly used as evidence for a H-1B visa petition)
• US Department of Labor H-1B Data The US Department of Labor Office of Foreign Labor Certification generates annual reports on labor certifications, which is a core part of the H-1B and Permanent Residency application process.

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Career search Books in the library

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