Recruiting Guide 2022-2023

E C R U I T I N G G U I D E

The Fordham University Career Center for Cura Personalis fosters the exchange of new ideas in an adaptive, collaborative, and inclusive learning environment. This office is dedicated to the passion and purpose-driven work that continues inspires our mission, and dedication to the well-rounded career development of each and every student. In our center, we serve as the bridge between classroom experiences and the world beyond, helping students to understand the extraordinary value and relevance of a Fordham education- and ensuring our employers do too.

EMPLOYER RELATIONS

KATHLENE

MULLANEY

ASSOCIATE

DIRECTOR

OF EMPLOYER RELATIONS

Kathlene leads the Employer Relations Team, as well as the strategy for best practices for employer development and programming. She focuses on building relationships with employers in the STEM fields. Kathlene also oversees our Signature Partnership Program and works with employers on sponsorship opportunities.

KMULLANEY1@FORDHAM.EDU

JENNA

PAGNOTTA

Jenna manages and executes large scale Career Fairs, as well as targeted Micro-Fairs, including logistics, employer outreach and marketing. Jenna focuses on building and maintaining relationships with employers in the communications, media, fashion and performing arts industries Jenna also supports special programming, such as Panels and Networking Events

EMPLOYER RELATIONS SPECIALIST

EMPLOYER RELATIONS

MICHAEL PERSAUD

CAMPUS RECRUITING COORDINATOR

Michael facilitates the On-Campus Recruiting Program, including Employer Chats and OnCampus Interviews, for employers across a variety of industries. He manages the logistics and scheduling, and ensure a seamless recruiting process. Michael also focuses on fostering relationships with employers in the accounting, finance, consulting, legal, real estate and sports industries

MPERSAUD11@FORDHAM.EDU

BRITTANY PEREZ

EMPLOYER RELATIONS SPECIALIST, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Brittany manages Information Sessions and Tabling events, which allows employers to showcase their career opportunities and company culture. She also focuses on building relationships with employers in the government, non-profit, and education sectors. Brittany is a member of our Equity & Inclusion Committee and organizes programming as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

CAREER CENTER RECRUITING OPTIONS

HANDSHAKE

Handshake is our online portal through which employers can post a job or internship, engage with students, and register for career fairs and events Sign-up for a Handshake account or login to your existing account New to Handshake? Check out this helpful resource: How to Get Started.

TABLING AND INFORMATION SESSIONS

Tabling in a high traffic area is a great way to build a presence and establish a strong brand on campus. Info Sessions provide students more information about company programs, structure and culture. To request an event exclusive to Fordham students, please login to Handshake and complete a “new event” request. Once completed, you will be contacted by our Employer Relations Specialist, Equity & Inclusion, Brittany Perez at bperez23@fordham edu, to discuss your event in more detail

CAREER FAIRS

Career Fairs allow organizations to showcase their career and internship opportunities while networking with hundreds of students. Attend an all-industry fair or one of our many targeted microfairs. The Career Center offers both virtual and inperson fairs For more information, please contact Jenna Pagnotta, Employer Relations Specialist, at jpagnotta@fordham.edu.

CAREER CENTER RECRUITING OPTIONS

EMPLOYER CHATS

Employer Chats give both students and employers the opportunity to get to know each other in an informal setting. Organizations often use Employer Chats to begin the recruitment cycle and identify candidates they would like to potentially invite to apply for open internship and job opportunities Employer Chats can vary in format (in-person or virtual), from one-on-one, to group round table discussions based on your preference. Please contact Michael Persaud, Campus Recruiting Coordinator, at mpersaud11@fordham.edu, with any questions.

ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS

On-Campus Interviews are offered both in-person and virtual, and play an integral role in an employer's recruiting strategy. Participating organizations are offered enhanced targeted marketing In addition, scheduling, logistics and day-of-support for your interview day are handled by the Career Center To organize campus or virtual interviews, please reach out to Michael Persaud, Campus Recruiting Coordinator at mpersaud11@fordham.edu.

SIGNATURE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

The Signature Partnership Program is an opportunity to maximize your organization's recruiting effectiveness. We work closely with our Partners to help build their brand at Fordham and assist in meeting all of your recruiting goals. Special features include targeted email campaigns, social media spotlights, fee waivers for career fairs, DEI sponsorship and more! Please contact Kathlene Mullaney, Associate Director of Employer Relations, at kmullaney1@fordham.edu with any questions.

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE CAREER FAIR

DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

TIME: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Accounting & Finance Career Fair is tailored specifically for students interested in working in accounting and financial services, strategically timed to align with the beginning of the recruiting cycle. We bring together a select group of employers to meet with business-minded Fordham students, many of whom are studying finance, economics, mathematics, accounting, international political economy, data analytics and more! This is an exclusive opportunity to recruit the class of 2022 for full time jobs, sophomores and juniors for internships and give brand exposure to freshmen who are exploring their career options and eager to start their professional journeys Fordham’s rigorous education and world class core curriculum prepares students to find ethical solutions to complex business problems Our students go on to work at top accounting firms, financial services firms, banks, investment and insurance companies, etc

DATE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Virtual Tech, Cybersecurity, and Data Science Micro-Fair Whether your company is a startup or a veteran in the technology space, you are sure to find candidates at our Virtual Tech, Cybersecurity, Computer and Data Science Micro-Fair! This targeted event is for students interested in working in technology, cybersecurity, information systems, engineering and computer science. We bring together an exclusive group of employers to meet with Fordham students in programs such as Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics/Physics Engineering, Cybersecurity, and more! These programs provide students with skills and hands-on experience in systems analysis, database management, web programming, computing, business analytics, computer algorithms and software development. Fordham’s rigorous education and world class core curriculum prepares students to launch careers using technology to solve business problems. Our nationally and internationally known faculty teach coursework including Web Applications Design and Development, Global IT Strategy and Management, Business Applications Development, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Security Systems, etc In addition to their coursework, students learn technical skills including but not limited to Python, C and C++, data mining, big data visualization techniques and more.

DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Government, Law & Public Service Micro-Fair is an intimate, invite-only opportunity brings together students and employers for networking, recruiting, and career conversations. You'll have the chance to meet with students interested in pursuing careers at law firms, government agencies, and national and international non profit organizations The students attending will be seeking full-time & part-time employment, internships and volunteer roles. This is an excellent opportunity to increase your brand awareness on campus, build relationships with our students and promote your company’s offerings.

ARTS, MEDIA AND FASHION MICRO-FAIR

DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2022

TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The Arts, Media and Fashion Micro-Fair is an intimate, invite-only opportunity brings together students and employers for networking, recruiting, and career conversations. You'll have the chance to meet with students interested in pursuing careers at law firms, government agencies, and national and international non profit organizations The students attending will be seeking full-time & part-time employment, internships and volunteer roles. This is an excellent opportunity to increase your brand awareness on campus, build relationships with our students and promote your company’s offerings.

SPRING 2023 CAREER FAIRS

VIRTUAL SPIRNG CAREER FAIR

DATE: FEBRUARY 8, 2023

TIME: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION: VIRTUAL

The Spring Career Fair The Spring Career Fair is our largest career fair of the year. This allindustry career fair will expose you to a large volume of students of all grade levels and majors, such as STEM, business and finance, liberal arts, etc. You will also have the opportunity to network with a vast number of entrepreneurial-minded student groups, leaders, and athletes. This event is a great way to increase your brand awareness on campus, build relationships with our students and promote your company’s offerings. Fordham’s core curriculum equips students to think on their feet, analyze and synthesize information, make logical decisions for the good of a company, institution, or community, articulate their point of view, and adapt to changing circumstances.

STEM CAREER FAIR

DATE: MARCH 2, 2023

TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

LOCATION: RH CAMPUS, MCSHANE STUDENT CENTER, ROOM 311

The STEM Career Fair is designed for all of our undergraduate and graduate students interested in the sciences, pre-health, technology/computer science, engineering, and mathematics from our Rose Hill, Lincoln Center, and Westchester campuses This is a great opportunity for your company to engage with Fordham’s student talent and discuss career opportunities at your organization.

Fordham’s rigorous education and world class core curriculum prepares students to utilize ever-changing technologies and cutting edge scientific breakthroughs to find ethical solutions to complex problems. Our students go on to work at both startups and wellestablished tech companies, at some of New York’s most prestigious hospital systems, top cybersecurity organizations, and other industries.

COMMUNICATIONS, ARTS, MEDIA & MARKETING MICROFAIR

DATE: MARCH 8, 2023

TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION: LC CAMPUS, LOWENSTEIN, 12TH FL LOUNGE

The Communication, Arts, Media, and Marketing Micro-Fair is tailored to this unique student population. The majority of the students you meet will be studying dance, theater, communications and culture, digital technology, emerging media, and marketing. Fordham’s unique position within New York City, home to some of the world’s best news and entertainment companies, art galleries, and advertising agencies gives Fordham students access to world-class faculty and cultural experiences that inspire and ignite their passions Our students go on to work at top media companies, performing arts organizations, record labels, galleries and museums, and print publications, etc.

This is an exclusive, invite-only opportunity for a limited number of employers to recruit the class of 2023 for full time jobs, sophomores and juniors for internships, and give brand exposure to freshmen who are exploring their career options and eager to start their professional journeys.

PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION MICRO-FAIR

DATE: MARCH 30, 2023

TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION:LC CAMPUS, LOWENSTEIN, 12TH FL LOUNGE

The Psychology and Education Micro-Fair is designed to bring together employers who are seeking to fill Summer Internship and Full-Time Job roles in all levels of education, government, and nonprofit agencies. The fair allows all of our undergraduate and graduate students interested to pursue professional opportunities and internships in Industries that include: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Government, Defense, International Affairs, Politics, Religious Work, Social Assistance, Non-Profits, and NGO’s.

Fordham is not an ivory tower suspended above the world but rather, a community forming leaders and citizens in the midst of the energy and hope that defines New York City. They become men and women of competence, conscience, and commitment in the world’s capital of business and finance, communications and the arts, science, scholarship and medicine, and law and international politics

All jobs posted on Handshake are manually approved by Career Center staff. Postings will take 24 -48 hours to be approved, and must adhere to the following criteria in order to meet approval:

1 All registrations must be linked to a contact with a company-sponsored email address No generic email addresses (gmail, hotmail, yahoo, etc ) will be accepted

2. All registrations must be linked to a working website. No registrations will be approved if the website is under construction, or if the website is a “Page” of a LinkedIn or Facebook group.

3. Companies interested in recruiting Fordham students must follow the spirit of Fordham’s Jesuit mission. Companies attempting to recruit students for positions in contradiction with the Catholic tradition will not be approved.

4. No postings for positions within a person’s home will be allowed. In-house babysitting, tutoring, housekeeping, or other work will not be approved.

5. No postings which require students to pay any sort of fee will be approved.

6. Internship compensation must meet the U.S. Department of Labor standards. Internships for academic credit are determined on a case-by-case basis between the student and their academic dean. Career Center does not coordinate this process.

SIGNATURE PARTNERS

Career Center Signature Partner - Bronze Level $1000

1 planning meeting per semester with the Employer Relations Team

Priority scheduling for on-campus interviews, info sessions, and tabling Enhanced info session support with a Fordham Career Ambassador Company logo displayed prominently at Career Center events Company logo displayed prominently in the Career Center office Company logo featured on Career Center website

Career Center Signature Partner - Silver Level $2000

All benefits of BRONZE LEVEL PLUS

Fee waived for 1 Career Fair of choice per year

Priority Placement for 1 Career Fair of choice per year Company logo displayed in targeted student newsletters 1 Instagram Takeover per semester

Free lunch of choice for in-person Coffee Chats or Interview Days Invitation to collaborative events with campus partners

Career Center Signature Partner - Gold Level $4000

All benefits of SILVER LEVEL PLUS

Fee waived for 2 Career Fairs of choice per year

Priority placement for 2 Career Fairs of choice per year

Targeted email campaigns regarding company’s programs, job application deadlines, and events

2 Instagram Takeovers per semester and featured in Career Center’s Story Highlights Fee waived for annual Diversity Networking Banquet, including resume book of all attendees

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Partner - $2000

1 planning meeting with Career Center DEI Committee

Priority invitation to DEI events, workshops, and panels Fee waived for annual Networking Banquet, including resume book of all attendees Company logo displayed prominently at DEI events Company logo displayed at the Career Center Office Company logo featured on the Career Center website 1 email blast regarding company’s diversity initiatives per semester

The Signature Partnership Program can help build your brand on campus and support the programming and professional development of Fordham’s students. It can be designed to meet the needs of individual organizations. Virtual partnership programs are available. Please reach out to Kathlene Mullaney, at kmullaney1@fordham.edu, to learn more about how this program can be tailored to your organization.

Utilizing in-person and virtual Interview Days is a great option for employers planning on interviewing Fordham students for a full-time position or internship program In order to request an OCR date, log in to Handshake and choose “Create New on-campus Interview Schedule” from the Shortcuts menu on the right

Please contact Michael Persaud (mpersaud11@fordham.edu) for more information and questions about the Campus Recruiting Program.

Interviews are designed to give employers the opportunity to interview a large number of Fordham candidates conveniently and either in-person or virtually all in one day We handle the logistics so that you can focus on the students

Interviews, both in-person and virtual, begin at 9:00AM with last interviews ending at 5:00PM. We are happy to accommodate earlier start times and late interviews upon request by our Signature Partners. Partners should send their requests for early start/late finish at least 2 weeks before the scheduled interview day You can request your OCR dates by logging in to Handshake and choosing “Interviews” from the “shortcuts” menu on the right

In order to give students sufficient time to complete their searches, we ask employers to abide by the following offer schedule for the 2022-2023 academic year. Employers must honor all offers extended. No conditions should be placed on these offers. Exploding offers and special incentives such as diminishing bonuses and location preference should not be offered in exchange for early offer acceptance. Implementing such incentives makes it difficult for us to enforce our policies against students reneging on job offers. Below are our policies on offer deadlines.

CAMPUS RESOURCES

CATERING OFF CAMPUS DINING

If interested in having your event catered by Aramark, you must make an account at https://fordham-rosehill catertrax com/

To view the menu and place your order Please note that certain rooms on-campus do not allow outside food and drink

Rose Hill Betty Rodriguez rodriguez-verediz@aramark.com 718-817-0924

Lincoln Center Willie Walker Jr. walker-willie@aramark.com 212-636-6066

371 E Fordham Rd

Michelangelo’s 1-718-220-8355 2477 Arthur Ave

Pugsley’s Pizza 1-718-365-0327 590 E. 191st St.

Tino’s Delicatessen 1-718-733-9879 2410 Arthur Ave.

Antonio’s Trattoria 1-718-733-6630 2370 Belmont Ave.

Applebee’s 1-347-226-5120 4752-4766 Third Ave.

Chipotle 1-718-220-1276 4760 Third Ave

Healthy Fresh 1-718-618-7200 621 E. 187th St.

Alan's Deli 1-347-590-3801 27 Columbus Ave.

The Flame 212 581-5259 200 W 60th St

Hale & Hearty 212 245-9200 55 W 56th St.

Pick-A Bagel (212) 767-0285 39 West End Ave Whole Foods (212) 823-9600 10 Columbus Cir.

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