FIU Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 3
CONTENTS
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Welcome.................................................................3
Welcome to the 2024
2025 Career Guide for Florida International
Career Services at FIU............................................4
University ( FIU) . As Executive Director, I am thrilled to introduce this
invaluable resource, which not only serves as a roadmap to career readiness
Thank You to Our Employers that #HireFIU...........5
for our students but also empowers them to take control of their career
Research at FIU......................................................6
paths, guiding them toward successful and fulfilling careers.
FIU Ranking............................................................8
At FIU, we understand the importance of equipping students with the skills
Get Career Ready...................................................9
and resources to thrive in their careers. This guide is designed to help
students achieve the following outcomes by providing targeted support and
guidance:
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Career Assessments.............................................10
3
Digital Career Preparation Tools......................12-13
4
Identifying Strengths, Interests, and Values: Our guide offers insights
and tools to help students explore their strengths, interests, and values.
Through self-assessment exercises, career counseling services, and
Professional Development Workshops.................14
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Preparing for the Job Search...........................16-17
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access to FIU resources, students can gain a deeper understanding of
How to Prepare Your Resume........18, 20-22, 24-25
themselves and their career aspirations, enabling them to create a
personalized career plan.
How to Prepare a Cover Letter........................26-27
How to Network............................................... 28, 30
Building Professional Networks: We recognize the significance of
networking in today's competitive job market. The Career Guide provides
information on various opportunities for students to engage with peers,
alums, and professionals both on and off campus. From networking
Career Events.......................................................31
How to Prepare for an Interview.......................32-34
events to internships and co-op programs, students are encouraged to
Building Your LinkedIn Profile..........................36-37
actively participate and build meaningful connections that can open
doors to future career opportunities.
How to Write a Thank You Letter..........................38
Articulating Applied Learning Experiences: Effective communication
of one's experiences and skills are essential in the job search process.
Our guide provides direction on how students can communicate their
applied learning experiences through resumes, cover letters, portfolios,
How to Negotiate Salary........................................39
Gaining Experience in the Workplace..............40-41
Prepare for Graduate/Professional School............42
and interviews. Workshops, resume clinics, and mock interview sessions
are available to help students refine their communication skills and
The Florida International University ( FIU) Career Guide is written and
present themselves effectively to potential employers.
designed by the Division of Academic & Student Affairs Marketing &
Communications Team, 11200 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199, and
published by Momentous Campus Media, 5500 Flatiron Pkwy, #105,
Enhancing Skills through Experiential Learning: Students can build
Boulder, CO 80301.
upon classroom learning through internships, research, capstone and
Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Material contained herein may not
project-based learning, job shadowing, and by earning Micro-Credentials.
be reproduced without written consent from
FIU, Miami and
Momentous Campus Media. Every attempt has been made for
The Career Guide provides information on available opportunities and
accuracy in the resource material printed in this magazine. If there is
resources to help students identify, pursue, and maximize these
an error or omission in editorial content, contact Marketing &
experiential learning experiences, allowing them to enhance their skills
Communications. For errors or omissions in advertising content,
contact Momentous Campus Media, ( 303) 544-1198.
and prepare for future career challenges.
As you explore this guide, please take full advantage of the resources, and
support available to you. Your journey to career readiness begins here, and
This publication is printed using a renewable ink resource on 10%
we are committed to guiding you every step of the way.
recycled paper that is Elemental Chlorine Free. It was produced by a
certified member of the Forest Stewardship Council ( FSC) and
Sustainable Forestry Initiative ( SFI)
Ruth E. Pacheco, PhD
compliant with the Federal
Resource Conservation Recovery Act ( RCRA) .
Executive Director, Industry Partnerships & Career Readiness
Florida International University Career Guide 2024-25
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