There is a Career Development Center on each of Fairleigh Dickinson’s New Jersey campuses. Each center is a valuable resource that offers students a variety of services intended to help them enhance their educational experience and stay on track in their search for a rewarding career. The following are just some of the services available:
Assessment Testing
Not sure what career path to pursue? Have you chosen an academic major but aren't certain where it can take you? The professional staff at the Career Development Office is trained to administer a variety of assessment tests that can help you find a focus.
Career Development
Career counselors and advisors can help you with career exploration as well as all aspects of career planning.
Career Fair Information
The Career Development Office sponsors career fairs for students interested in full-time, part-time, internships and summer employment. For detailed information concerning Career Fairs at the:
Metropolitan Campus go to:
http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=4204
College at Florham go to
http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=2194
Career Resource Room
Information on academic majors, reference books, periodicals and career websites can be found in the Career Resource Room as well as employment opportunities for full-time, part-time, internship, summer and volunteer jobs.
Co-op and Internship Opportunities
Co-ops and Internships are experiential learning opportunities that provide students with the chance to explore their career interests through work experience while potentially earning three credits in a general or major elective course.
On-Campus Recruiting
On-Campus Recruiting is held during the fall and spring semesters for full-time and part-time career opportunities. Additional information is available in the Career Development Center.
Career Exploration
Students who are undeclared, thinking of changing their major or exploring other opportunities in their major have a chance to discuss career paths with faculty, professional staff, alumni and employers during these events.
Online Job Search Website
Career Development provides a job search website for both on and off-campus positions restricted to Fairleigh Dickinson students and alumni. To access, go to:
Career Development Online
Resume Critiquing
Are you looking for help in preparing or critiquing your resume? A meeting with a career counselor or advisor can help you learn the basics.
Workshops
A variety of career-related workshops are held every semester, including resume writing and interviewing.