Fordham University

Gabelli School of Business

Career Development Center

Graduate Student

Handbook

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2016‐2017

Gabelli School of Business

Career Development Center Student Handbook

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Table of Contents

Wecome……………………………………………………………………………..…..…2

Key Ways to Stay Informed ……………………..……….……….…….………..…...…..2

Code of Professionalism Agreement (COPA)……………….………………..….….…….3

Career Development Programming…………………………….….…….……..…….….…4

Career Advising …………………..…………..…………………..…….…...……....….5−6

Career Management Tools…………………..………...…………….……...…....……...7−9

Recruiting Overview…………………..…………………………….....……..…...…..10−14

Attendance Policies…………………..…………………………….…….….........…..15−16

Contact the Career Development Center………….…………….....……….…..…..…….17

Appendix…………………..………………………………………...…..…….............…18

CareerPath: Frequently Asked Questions……………………....….………..…......… ..18−20

Business Professional Attire and Appearance …………………..….….…..........……..21

Policies for: Students Maintaining Matriculation ………………………………..…….22

Policies for: Exchange Students…………………………………………………......….…..... .22

Policies for: Requests to Connect to CDC Staff via LinkedIn…………………..…....…. 22 Effective August 31, 2016

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Welcome The Career Development Center (CDC) looks forward to partnering with you as you plan, develop and execute a successful internship or full-time job search to further your career objectives. All Gabelli School of Business graduate students have access to our services, programs and resources, which are designed to help you master the skills needed to market yourself and navigate your search most effectively. This handbook provides an overview of the services, programs and resources available through CDC and outlines expectations of students who will be using our services. Timing is critical as you navigate your internship or job search; please read this guide thoroughly as soon as possible as it provides important information. Key Ways to Stay Informed: 1. CareerPath, Career Management Portal (This is your primary source for up-to-date CDC

information) Register for Events Schedule Advising Appointments Apply to Jobs/OCR postings Access to Document Library View Career Announcements

2. CDC Grad Business Career Insider: Weekly Newsletter sent every Monday Evening via Gradlink

Weekly Highlighted Jobs Upcoming Events CareerNews Corner Links to Career Resources

3. Weekly Email Notifications of Expiring Jobs

List of expiring jobs in the upcoming 7 days

4. CDC Color-Coded Flyers CDC flyers include: Upcoming Information Sessions, Weekly Highlighted Job Postings, Small Group

Sessions, and Workshops

Be sure to check in CareerPath on an ongoing basis to take full advantage of any

new CDC offerings.

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Code of Professionalism Agreement (COPA) You should have already reviewed and printed a copy of this document for your records as part of the registration process for the Gabelli School of Business orientation program. We ask that you abide by the expectations outlined below: Professionalism

I will exercise the highest level of professionalism in all my interactions with recruiters, alumni and CDC staff, to reflect positively on myself and the school.

I understand breaches of professional conduct may result in the loss of access to CDC services. Attendance

I will arrive at least 10 minutes early to designated meeting areas for all CDC appointments and events. If I am late to an appointment or program, I realize I may not be allowed admittance.

I will attend any CDC appointment, event or program, which I have registered to attend. Cancellations must be made on CareerPath at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time so that the opportunity can be offered to another student.

If I am unable to attend a previously scheduled on-campus interview, I will cancel my interview via CareerPath with at least 48 hours’ notice. There is no obligation on the part of the recruiter or CDC to reschedule any interview that I canceled.

I am aware of the attendance policies outlined on pages 15 – 16 of this handbook. Recruiting Standards

I will abide by published deadlines for job applications. My applications will not be forwarded to recruiters after a published deadline has passed.

I will wear appropriate formal business attire to CDC events, unless otherwise advised. I will turn off all electronic devices and give presenters my full attention during events. If I formally accept a job offer, verbally or by signing and returning an offer letter to an employer, I will

honor my commitment and refrain from applying to additional opportunities. I understand that reneging on a job or internship acceptance is considered unethical behavior, which may damage Gabelli School of Business relationships with employers.

I will keep a current version of my resume uploaded to CareerPath at all times. I will report all internship or full-time offer information to CDC by submitting details via CareerPath. I will complete the graduation survey.

Violations

I understand unprofessional behavior or violation of this agreement may result in my ineligibility to participate in on-campus recruiting activities and limit my access to CDC services.

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Career Development Programming

The Career Development Center offers career-related programming throughout the academic year. These programs are designed to give you the tools needed for success in your job search. Programming takes the form of career development workshops, seminars and other career education events, which will be delivered through a number of methods including in-person and online via webinars. Career programming will cover the following topics:

1. Discernment, Exploration and Research 2. Marketing materials: resume; cover letter; LinkedIn profile, social media 3. Telling your Story (Pitch) 4. Networking and outreach 5. Applying and Interviewing 6. Closing an Offer

Career Development Workshops The CDC offers workshops to educate students about the various stages of the job search. Students are encouraged to attend CDC workshops, and small group advising sessions before scheduling one-on-one advising sessions. CareerSpotlight Series The CareerSpotlight panel discussion series is a CDC initiative providing students with relevant career education by highlighting a variety of industries and functions to help further their career exploration, discernment, and pursuit. These forums feature Gabelli School of Business alumni and corporate representatives who offer students insight on their respective career tracks, industry trends, and recruiting practices. Visit CareerPath for up-to-date general and registration information for upcoming CDC programming. Note CDC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule career development programs in instances where student registration is low.

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Career Advising Career Development Center Advising Model The CDC utilizes a six stage job search approach to guide students who seek to secure internships and full-time jobs following graduation. Students are encouraged to take time for the investigation and reflection needed for the discernment, exploration and research stage. Next, students must prepare compelling marketing materials including a cover letter, resume and LinkedIn profile. Students must also be prepared to articulate their story and deliver a pitch to appropriate contacts encountered during the recruiting process. Appropriate networking and outreach is the next stage of the process. The interviewing and applying stage is critical for students to navigate in an organized fashion and it is recommended that students prepare in advance. The final step of the process is where students “close an offer.” Graduate business students, with the exception of those enrolled in the MBA cohort program, must meet with a Generalist Career Advisor during stages one and two of a job search. Once students have their materials prepared (stage one) and have begun to compile a target company list (stage two), then they are eligible to begin working with an Industry Specialist. At this point the CDC will update the list of career advisor who students can schedule appointments with. Students enrolled in the MBA cohort program will be assigned to an Industry Advisor prior to coming on campus. The Industry Advisor will work with students as they navigate all stages of the job search.

Career Advising Overview The Career Development Center offers you the opportunity to schedule career advising appointments with our staff. Appointments are available year-round in small groups and thereafter, individual sessions at our office (140 West 62nd Street, Suite 116). Small Group sessions allow you the opportunity to share and learn from (as well as network with) your peers, ask questions and apply information learned to your personal job search strategy. You should complement attendance after small group sessions or career development workshops with individual career advising sessions as your search requires.

CDC Advising Model

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Topics for small group advising sessions include:

Cover Letter and Resume Essentials for Careers in Finance Mock Interview Small Group for Careers in Finance Cover Letter and Resume Essentials Small Group for Careers in the Marketing, Media and

Communications and Management Mock Interview Small Group for Careers in the Marketing, Media and Communications and

Management Cover Letter and Resume Essentials Small Groups for Careers in Accounting and Tax Mock Interview Small Group for Careers in Accounting and Tax

Visit CareerPath to schedule a small group advising session by clicking on events then workshops and registering for a session. You will receive a workshop confirmation and reminder via email to help you prepare. One-on-one Career Advising Topics for one-on-one career advising sessions include:

Initial MBA Cohort Career Advising Career discernment exploration and research Materials (cover letter, resume, LinkedIn Profile) Telling your story (Pitch) Networking and Outreach Applying and Interviewing Mock Interviews Closing an offer Career change discussions CareerLeader Assessment Review

All one-on-one appointments are scheduled via CareerPath. You can access CareerPath by logging in to your my.fordham.edu account and clicking on the student tab. You should then click on the CareerPath icon. To make an appointment navigate to the “Calendar” tab and then select counseling appointment. Preparing for a Small Group or Individual Career Advising Session Once your appointment has been approved by a career advisor for attendance at a small group or individual career advising session, you will receive an email notification with instructions on how you should prepare for your appointment. Please read this email carefully and follow the stated instructions to ensure your appointment is as productive as possible. Our team reserves the right to cancel an appointment if you do not follow the outlined instructions at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled time. CDC also reserves the right to cancel or reschedule small group advising sessions in the instance where there are fewer than 3 registered attendees.

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Career Management Tools

Below is a list of career management tools available for your use through the Career Development Center. CareerPath Online portal where you will utilize to schedule career advising appointments, register to attend small groups, workshops and other CDC events, store job search documents and apply to on-campus recruiting and job postings throughout your tenure at the Gabelli School. You may also utilize CareerPath to complete your profile, create job search agents, store internship and job offer information, and register for CareerSpotlights and other CDC special events. CareerPath is also the gateway for you to access CareerLeader, Career Insider Vault, Goinglobal, MBA-Exchange and the document library. You can access CareerPath by logging into your my.fordham.edu account, selecting the student tab and then clicking on the CareerPath icon.

CareerPath Job Search Agent CDC strongly suggests you create a job search agent in CareerPath which will send email alerts to you when jobs are posted that meet your set criteria.

Instructions to schedule a Job Search Agent: 1. Log in to CareerPath, under the Jobs tab select CDC Job Postings. In the Job Postings page, select

the Opportunities section. 2. Click on the "Advanced Search" link, at the right of the Search bar. In the Show Me drop-down list,

select "Jobs I Qualify For (all)." 3. Click on "More Filters" on the bottom left of the form to show more options. You can select any of

the other options (Industry, Job Function, Position Type, etc.) if you prefer, or just leave them blank Click on the "Search" button on the bottom of the form.

4. The search is now run. To schedule it, you must first name it. Click on the "Saved Searches" link to the right of "Advanced Search" and enter a name for it under the "Title" column in the "Save search as..." box. In the "Send via email" drop-down list select which option you prefer. Click whether or not you want the search to include only new results (from the last time it was run). Click the "Save" button.

GradLeader GradLeader is an external student recruitment network, which CDC subscribes to on behalf of our students. The platform provides an opportunity where students and employers can interface for internship and full-time recruiting. GradLeaders is a market leader in this space. The platform enables students to apply to job postings at marquee companies, provides recruiters with the ability to search for graduate business candidates at selected schools and also provides employers with the opportunity to purchase resume books containing resumes of Gabelli School of Business students for consideration in their recruiting efforts. For initial set-up of your accunt reference the email you received from our office. Going forward, you can access Gradleaders using the shortcut on the CareerPath homepage.

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MBA-Exchange MBA-Exchange, connects Master's and MBA students with job opportunities globally. You can search jobs and internships, upload your resume, research companies, and participate in virtual recruiting events. Hundreds of companies in financial services, consulting, healthcare, and other industries utilize MBA-Exchange.com as part of their recruiting and candidate sourcing strategies. You can access MBA-Exchange by using the shortcut on the CareerPath homepage.

Goinglobal Goinglobal features extensive country and city career guides, plus expert advice on work permit/visa regulations, an extensive database of H-1B petitions, country specific resumes and cover letter writing guidelines, employment trends, professional and social networking groups and cultural advice worldwide. You can access Goinglobal via the icon on the CareerPath homepage.

CareerLeader This assessment tool provides insight into particular business-related interests, strengths and potential weak spots and will provide you with a view of the fields/functions/cultures that would offer you a good fit. CareerLeader is currently used by more than 400 business schools nationwide, including nearly all of the top-ranked MBA programs. The CareerLeader assessment is designed to provide you with valuable insight into your career direction, which may influence your choice of academic courses. Gabelli Business students are eligible to take the CareerLeader assessment twice while they are MBA or Masters students. We recommend you take the assessment upon entering the graduate degree program, and again in the latter half of your time here to assess any changes as you prepare to launch your post-MBA/MS career. Please schedule an appointment with CDC if you would like to discuss the results of your assessment.

Vault.com Career Insider Fordham Gabelli students have access to this database free of charge, and may download career and industry guides and access information for career exploration or preparation for interviews. Register and set up your account via CareerPath. On your homepage in CareerPath, click on Career Insider link listed under "Shortcuts" and set up an account using your Fordham.edu email address.

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Beyond B-School’s International Students U.S. Job Search Seminar This insightful seminar series is made available to students by the Career Development Center. The seminar is tailored to the needs of graduate students who would like to seek employment in the U.S. upon graduation. Selected topics covered during the 12-webinar series include: Proper social etiquette, so that you always impress prospective employers; How to target employers as an international student; Student Success Stories: A panel of international MBA and MS students tell their stories about how they landed meaningful work in U.S.; How to use your personal story to have an unfair advantage while networking. You will receive information regarding the International Students US Job Search Seminar from our office during the fall term. Fordham Library LibGuides The Fordham University Library provides access to numerous business resources in the form of books, ebooks, databases, trade journals, newspapers and mass-market business magazines. The topics cover fundamental business functions such as accounting, finance, marketing, operations research, portfolio management and broader subjects like leadership, entrepreneurship, green business and small business among others. The library has organized resources according to these topics in to handy “LibGuides,” which will help simplify your job search research. The library is creating a LibGuide specific to Gabelli School of Business graduate students. This Lib Guide can be accessed at: http://fordham.libguides.com/c.php?g=527349 A partial list of additional LibGuides include:

Business Plans – How to write them: http://fordham.libguides.com/BusinessPlans Business Research: http://fordham.libguides.com/c.php?g=279551&p=1863261 Communications and Media Studies: http://fordham.libguides.com/Communications Computer and Information Science: http://fordham.libguides.com/ComputerInfoScience Economics Research: http://fordham.libguides.com/Economics Green: http://fordham.libguides.com/Green Nonprofit and Non-Governmental (NGO) Organizations: http://fordham.libguides.com/NonProfitNGO

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Recruiting Overview

CDC is your connection to employers who are interested in recruiting graduate students from the Gabelli School of Business. The CDC recruiting program is designed to supplement your independent job search. You will use CareerPath to stay abreast of all Gabelli School of Business recruiting events for graduate business students, store your recruiting documents and internship and job offer information, and apply for internships and permanent jobs. Off-Campus Recruiting (Self-directed Search) Many companies do not participate in on-campus recruiting or maintain a presence on university campuses for a variety of reasons. To uncover the broad range of opportunities that reside at these organizations you will have to rely on some of your own investigative work and job boards such as GradLeaders and MBA-Exchange. An off-campus or self-direct search entails compiling a target company list, remaining informed of company and industry trends, current events and recruiting application deadlines, assuming membership in relevant professional associations, ensuring your approach and marketing materials are consistent with industry norms and vigorous networking. Off-campus recruiting requires a disciplined approach, but can help you find opportunities tailored to align with your goals, experience and skills.

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On-Campus Recruiting (Information Sessions, Target Events, and Interviews) Some recruiters visit the campus to present information about career opportunities at their firms during on-campus information sessions and target events. You are strongly encouraged to attend these events to network and learn about different career options. Recruiters often use these opportunities as a chance to meet potential candidates, so it is especially important that you attend the sessions of the employers with whom you would like to learn more about and dress appropriately in business formal attire. Keep in mind recruiters often take into account the level of student attendance and quality of student engagement at information sessions and target events as well as the overall number of hires at the end of each recruiting season to determine if they will return to recruit at our campus the following year. Information sessions are generally NOT opportunities to present your resume to recruiters, but rather an important way to learn more about a company and meet their recruiting (and professional) team in advance of formal recruiting. Your advanced preparation to familiarize yourself with the company (such as via company website, LinkedIn, investor presentations, earnings releases) will make the session more effective for you and may enable you to leave a favorable impression with company representatives (with insightful, targeted and well-presented questions and conversations appropriate to the level of a graduate student). Companies with established recruiting departments and formal entry level talent programs will post job opportunities on CareerPath and schedule a day to conduct interviews of Gabelli School of Business students on-campus (at the CDC office – 140 West 62nd Street, Suite 116). Students interested in applying to these positions should apply via CareerPath (and on the company’s website if so indicated) by submitting the appropriate application materials before the posted deadline. Employers may have designated criteria, such as degree programs, graduation dates and ability (or inability) to sponsor international students for positions outside of a student’s home country (in many cases, if such companies have a global footprint they strongly encourage students to apply for roles in their country of citizenship), which may affect your eligibility to apply. Recruiting criteria is established by employers, not by the Career Development Center. Recruiters will review application materials and invite students to interviews via CareerPath. No response from the employer means that you have not been selected to interview. If you have submitted your resume, you are expected to monitor CareerPath for updates or invitations to interview. After the first-round interview, the recruiters will follow-up directly with students regarding advancement to the next round of interviews.

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CareerPath Job Board Many more companies are interested in recruiting Gabelli School of Business students but do not come to campus to conduct interviews. These companies will choose to post graduate level job opportunities on CareerPath, and students may apply on CareerPath by submitting their application materials before the posted deadline. Recruiters will establish eligibility criteria for their respective job postings. Recruiters will review application materials, select students to interview, and contact those students directly to schedule an appointment to interview them at the company’s office (please remember to familiarize yourself with the travel necessary to the company’s office and allow extra time to check in at their lobby security clearance). No response from the employer means that you have not been selected to interview. Resume Books All students with an approved resume may elect to include their resumes in online resume books on CareerPath. Resume books will be distributed to employers who wish to utilize them to source talent for internship and job opportunities.

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Recruiting Practices

On-Campus Information Sessions

Register on CareerPath to attend information sessions. Students are expected to wear business formal attire (see Appendix for examples). Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early and stay for the entire session. Students are encouraged to come prepared to ask thoughtful, relevant questions and to introduce

themselves to the company representatives if the occasion permits. Students will be respectful of the speaker, the Gabelli School of Business, and the other students

attending (e.g. mobile phones turned off, focused attention on and listening to the speaker; remove your trash before leaving the room, thank the speaker for the presentation if possible).

Interviews

Students are expected to have researched the company/industry, and come prepared with thoughtful questions relevant to the opportunity.

Students are strongly encouraged to practice their interviewing skills well BEFORE interviews. Students, who are scheduled for an interview on-campus, are expected to attend a CDC “Prep Session,”

if one is scheduled, which will provide insight into the company and its recruiting process. These sessions are typically held a day or two before the interview date. When possible, we invite a student or alum who has worked at the company and navigated the recruiting process to offer additional insight and practical suggestions.

Students must arrive in business formal attire at least 10 minutes prior to a scheduled interview. Students are advised to bring extra copies of their resume to all interviews. Students should collect contact information (business cards) from the interviewer(s) for follow up and

thank you emails. Students should plan to spend a few minutes debriefing with a CDC staff member after every on campus

interview.

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Offer Policies

Students are encouraged to contact CDC immediately upon receiving an offer to be sure you are informed of appropriate procedures.

If a student reneges on an acceptance of employment, the Senior Director of CDC must be notified and will review the situation with the student. The Fordham faculty and administration consider reneging on an accepted offer to be unethical behavior.

Employers are prohibited from extending exploding offers, which gives students an extremely short window to accept an offer.

Ensure you are aware of the CDC’s offer policies, which employers must adhere to when recruiting our students. Keep these offer policies in mind as you receive offers from companies who recruit on campus.

Offer policies for full-time offers: Full-time offers extended to students as a result of a summer internship should remain open until

October 31, 2016. Full-time offers extended to graduating students during the fall recruiting process should remain

open until November 11, 2016, or for three weeks from the student’s receipt of the written offer, whichever comes later.

Full-time offers extended to graduating students during the spring recruiting process should remain open until March 1, 2017, or for three weeks from the student’s receipt of the written offer, whichever comes later.

Offer policies for summer internship offers: Internship offers extended during fall recruiting should remain open until November 11, 2016, or for

10 days from the student’s receipt of the written offer, whichever comes later. Internship offers extended during spring recruiting should remain open until March 1, 2017, or for

10 days from the student’s receipt of the written offer, whichever comes later.

Graduation Survey Upon graduation, it is mandatory that students complete the Graduation Survey in order to receive their diploma. The survey collects aggregate data on job placement which is essential for Fordham to be considered for inclusion in national rankings by the media. Individual student information is kept confidential.

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Attendance Policies

The CDC Attendance Policy is designed to ensure that Gabelli students demonstrate the same level of professionalism and courtesy with commitments as is expected in the business world. Most CDC services and events require advance registration to attend. When you schedule a career advising appointment or register to attend a CDC workshop or program, you are committing to attend. If you become unable to attend, you must provide the courtesy of canceling your reservation in a timely manner, so that your attendance is not counted on, and to allow others to fill your spot. As in the business world, “no-shows” are considered an unacceptable breach of professional courtesy and repeat offenses will result in loss of access to certain CDC services and programs. You must check-in with a CDC staff member at events or career advising sessions to ensure your attendance is recorded properly, otherwise, your attendance will be deemed a “no-show.” CDC Career Advising, Workshop and Programming Attendance Policy Students are expected to attend any CDC career advising appointment, workshop or CDC event they register for via CareerPath. In the event a student cannot attend an appointment or workshop he/she has made, he/she must cancel his/her reservation at least 48 hours prior to the event. Cancellations should be made via CareerPath, however, students may cancel an appointment or workshop by emailing cdc@fordham.edu, if they are unable to do so via CareerPath at least 48 hours prior to the event. Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late to an appointment or CDC event will also be considered a ‘no-show’ and may not be seen by the career adviser or granted admission to CDC events. The FIRST time a student does not attend an advising appointment, workshop or CDC program and fails to cancel his/her registration, he/she will receive a warning by email. Students who miss either a career advising appointment, workshop or CDC program a SECOND time during a trimester will be put on ‘CDC Probation.’ Any student on probation will not be allowed to schedule advising appointments or register for CDC programs for 4 weeks. After the 4-week probation period has ended, the student will be restored to ‘good CDC standing’ and will be allowed to register for advising appointments, workshops and CDC programs. Any student who is put on CDC Probation twice during a trimester will not be allowed to participate in any CDC events for the remainder of the current term. The student must meet with a CDC Director before continuation of counseling services may be granted.

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*Students are expected to honor all reservations they make for workshops, counseling appointments, programs, recruiting activities, and CDC special events. *If you cannot attend the appointment or event, you must cancel at least 48 hours in advance via CareerPath or by contacting CDC at 212-636-7796 or cdc@fordham.edu.

Attendance Policy for Career Advising Appointments, Workshops and CDC Programs 1st time No-show: Warning Student will receive a warning by email from CDC

2nd time No-show: Probation

Student will not be allowed to make counseling appointments or attend programs for four weeks.

At the end of the four-week period, the student will be returned to good-standing with CDC.

2nd Probation: Extended Suspension

Student will not be allowed to participate in CDC events for the remainder of the current term

In addition, the student must meet with a CDC Director before eligibility for CDC services may resume.

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Contact the Career Development Center Dennis Grant

Senior Director cdc@fordham.edu

Career Advising Programming

Zina King Director, Career Advising Focus: Generalist cdc@fordham.edu Ellen Herman Assistant Director, Career Advising Focus: Finance, Consulting, Real Estate cdc@fordham.edu Kim Lewis-Collins Assistant Director, Career Advising Focus: Marketing, Media, Management cdc@fordham.edu

Kenneth Cavanagh Assistant Director, Career Advising Focus: Information Systems, Data Analytics cdc@fordham.edu Laura Bassin Career Advising Consultant Focus: Accounting and Tax, Information Systems, Data Analytics cdc@fordham.edu Regina O’Neill Career Advising Consultant Focus: Accounting and Tax cdc@fordham.edu

Employer Relations Maricel Piriz Assistant Director, Corporate Partnerships mpiriz@fordham.edu

Steve Lipof Employer Relations slipof@fordham.edu

Operations Jennifer Torres Recruiting Manager jtorres61@fordham.edu Nathalie Quiroz Analytics & Business Intelligence Manager nquiroz2@fordham.edu

Frank Graziano Technology Advisor fgraziano1@fordham.edu Manuela Rodríguez Administrative Assistant mrodriguez76@fordham.edu

CONTACT US Email:

cdc@fordham.edu Address:

140 West 62nd Street, Suite 116 New York, NY

Phone: 212-636-7796 Office Hours:

Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm

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Appendix

CareerPath: Frequently Asked Questions What happens if I select “No” for the question about utilizing the services of CDC to support my job search? If you select “No” your CareerPath account will be disabled and you will not have access to any CDC services (ie. job postings, counseling, workshops and information sessions, etc.). Should you change your mind at some point, you must send an email to cdc@fordham.edu stating that you would like to change your response to this question. At that point your account will be enabled and you then must select “Yes” to the question. Can I share my CareerPath account credentials with my friends or people who are not enrolled at the Gabelli School of Business? No, your CareerPath account credentials and all other CDC services are non-transferable. Account access is designated for the account holder’s (you!) use only. Your access may be revoked should you allow other people to utilize your account. Where can I view a list of all employers? To view a list of employers, click on the 'employers' link in the header. To see all employers listed alphabetically, click on "all" at the end of the alphabet list on the right. I want to receive email bulletins from PPD. How do I indicate that in my profile? If you want to receive email bulletins from CDC, as well as other important updates on our programs and services, click on “profile” from your navigation bar. Then click on the “privacy” tab and make sure your “receive email notifications” option is set to yes. How do I set and edit my personal information? To access personal information, click on the 'profile' link in the header, complete the information under the 'Personal Information' tab and either click the 'save changes' button to finish or click 'Next' to move to the 'Academic Information' tab. What is the purpose of uploading and storing my resume? Uploading and storing a resume allows you to apply for positions by submitting your resume directly. If you grant permission, the resume will appear in resume books for employers as well. To set your preferences for inclusion in the resume books, click on 'Profile' and then “Privacy” tab. All resumes uploaded into CareerPath must be in Fordham format. How do I store a document? Click on the 'Documents' link in the header, and then click on the 'Add New' button. Enter a title for the document and click the 'browse' button. Find the file you wish to upload and double click on it. Select the type of document (resume, cover letter, etc.) and click the 'submit' button. If possible, you should save your document as a PDF before uploading it; this will make the process faster. If you can’t do this, then while the system converts the document into a 'pdf' format, the 'Status' column will read 'converting.' Once the document is converted to PDF format and ready to submit to employers, the 'Status' column will read 'ready.'

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What is a default resume? The default resume is the resume that employers will see in the Resume Book if you have chosen to activate that feature under the 'Privacy' tab in 'my profile.' Your default resume will also be highlighted at the top of your resume list every time you submit your resume, though other resumes will also be available for submission. You may change your default resume at any time by clicking on the 'make default' button in the 'Options' column. Remember, all resume submissions are final. Changing a default resume only affects future resume submissions. How can I view my resumes? To view a resume, click on the resume icon in the 'View' column. Acrobat reader will automatically open and display your resume in PDF format. Can I modify a document once it has been uploaded and converted? No, you must upload a new copy of the document. You may delete the older version by clicking the [delete] button. How do I obtain more information about a job? Click on the appropriate link in the 'Title' column to view information regarding the position. What happens once I apply for an on-campus recruiting (OCR) job? Once you submit your resume and cover letter, the employer decides your status (preselect, alternate, or decline). You will receive an alert in your 'home' section when the employer updates your status. How do I check on my status for an OCR job? Click the 'my interviews' link in the header, and then click the 'Interview Requests' tab to check application status. Your status (invited, alternate, pending, or not invited) is indicated in the 'Status' column. If selected for a position, how do I schedule an interview? Once selected, you may schedule an interview by clicking on the 'my interviews' link in the header, click on the 'Interview Requests' tab, and click on the 'schedule interview' button in the 'Options' column. Then, select an available date and time and click the 'submit' button. Once submitted, you can find the interview under the 'Scheduled Interviews' tab. In addition, an alert will appear on your homepage informing you that you have been selected. The alert provides you with a hyper-link that takes you directly to the 'Interview Requests' tab. I tried to search for a job and my search came up blank – why? If your initial search does not produce a desired result, try altering your search criteria. Think about searching all industries if your initial search limited the industries, and be sure to read through all of the job function options to see if others might fit. New jobs and internships are added regularly, so the results of your search could be different in a matter of hours! I found a job I am interested in, but it says I am not qualified to apply - why? Some employers may choose to “screen” applicants based on specific quantitative criteria such as major or graduation date. If you do not meet the qualifications the employer is looking for, you will not be able to apply.

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Can I save a job so I can find it easily at a later time? Yes, click the 'add favorite' link in the Options column and the job will be saved to the Favorites tab. How do I obtain more information about an employer? If an employer has available positions, then the employer name will be underlined and you will be able to click on the employer name in the 'Title' column to view a company overview, corporate culture information, and/or positions available. Can I view available positions for a particular employer? Yes. Click on an employer's name in the 'Title' column. Then, click on the 'Available Positions' tab. What happens once I schedule an interview? The interview entry will be moved to the 'Scheduled Interviews' tab and will show up on the calendar. How do I RSVP for a workshop? Once you have logged into your account, click on the “Events” tab in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. From there, click on the “Workshops” tab. How do I request a counseling appointment? Under “Quick Links,” go to “Request an Appointment.” How do I report my internship or permanent job offers to PPD? Once you have logged into your CareerPath account, got to the “Profile” tab and click on last option- “Career Outcomes.” Click “Add New” and fill in all required fields regarding your job offer.

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Business Professional Attire and Appearance When attending professional events such as interviews, making a first impression is vital. For these events, wearing business professional attire is the most appropriate form of attire. The following articles and website provide guidance on business professional attire: http://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaquast/2014/01/27/8-tips-to-dress-for-interview-success/ http://www.career.vt.edu/interviewing/interviewappearance.html http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-appearance/What-to-Wear-for-Job-Interviews/article.aspx

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Policies for: Students Maintaining Matriculation; Exchange Students; and Requests to Connect to CDC Staff via LinkedIn Policy for Students Maintaining Matriculation Students who are registered as “maintaining matriculation” will not have access to the full suite of CDC programs, events and resources. Policy for Exchange Students Exchange students will be granted access to CDC workshops as space permits. However, exchange students do not have access to career advising services or CDC job boards. Requests to Connect to CDC Staff via LinkedIn In an effort to keep a manageable LinkedIn network, CDC staff members only accept invitations from colleagues with whom they have business relationships and Gabelli School of Business alumni. Current students are encouraged to join me in one of the numerous groups affiliated with Fordham University’s Gabelli School of business including "Fordham Gabelli School of Business Alumni Group.”