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Hedge Fund 101 & Early Careers Panel

G76A - 140 W. 62nd Street 140 W 62nd St, New York, NY, United States

Join Fordham Alumnus Dylan Katz, Infrastructure Campus Lead, and representatives from the technology and business infrastructure divisions on an engaging session demystifying the hedge fund space. This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about and discuss the alternative career paths at a hedge fund for students in business and technology.

STEM Careers Panel

McShane Campus Center Room 112 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, United States

The Fordham College Alumni Association, in partnership with the Career Center, is excited to invite you to the STEM Careers Panel. Learn more about the various career paths for STEM students. Hear from alumni from Mount Sinai, Regeneron, ConEd/Orange & Rockland Utilities and Wells Fargo!

Corporate Starts for Liberal Arts

McShane Campus Center 311 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, United States

Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the intersection of a liberal arts education and corporate success. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with a dynamic panel of alumni who have leveraged their liberal arts backgrounds to thrive in the corporate sector and connect with employers who actively hire liberal arts students. 

Alumni Career Change Workshop

Virtual

Join us for an event dedicated to supporting our valued alumni on their career journey!

Whether you're contemplating a career change or seeking a new professional path, our workshop is tailored to provide you with invaluable insights, resources, and current networking techniques to navigate the ever-evolving job market.

We understand the importance of continuous growth and the desire for change, and this event is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to successfully transition into a fulfilling and rewarding career. Don't miss this chance to invest in your future and explore exciting possibilities with the guidance of our Alumni Relations Specialist, Jerry Goldstein. Your next career chapter begins here!

Exploring Tech Careers at American Express: Insights from Fordham Alumni

Virtual

Join us for an exclusive virtual information session with Fordham alumni, Michael Furman and James Ho, Co-Creators of the Fordham Tech Alumni Chapter! Learn about exciting tech opportunities and get insider insights into their career paths. Michael will share their personal experience working in tech at American Express, the skills he's developed, and the roles currently available. This is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions about careers in tech and gain advice directly from professionals in the field.

From Fordham to the Frontlines: Alumni Journeys in News & Media

G76 A - 140 W. 62nd St. 140 W. 62nd St, New York City, NY, United States

Join us for an insightful panel featuring accomplished Fordham alumni who have forged impressive careers at leading media organizations like NBCUniversal, NBC News, Spectrum, CBS News, ABC News, and CNBC. Hear their personal stories as they reflect on their unique career paths, from their days at Fordham to becoming influential voices in the media world. They’ll share candid advice on breaking into the industry, overcoming challenges, and the skills they believe are essential for success. This event is an invaluable opportunity for students to gain firsthand insights, ask questions, and learn what it takes to navigate the evolving landscape of news and media. Whether you're dreaming of a career in journalism, production, or media strategy, this is your chance to learn from those who have walked the path before you!

Our esteemed panelists include:

Alice Gainer

Frank DiLella

Lauren Scala

Kim Ferdinando

Christopher DiLella

Will Ganss

McShane Campus Center Halloween Event

McShane Campus Center Room 223 441 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY, United States

Visit each department in the McShane Campus Center to pick up candy, participate in festive activities, and learn more about what each office has to offer!

The Job Hunt Masterclass for Graduate Students: Preparing, Pitching, and Connecting

Virtual

Join the Career Center, in collaboration with the Graduate School of Education, for "The Job Hunt Masterclass: Preparing, Pitching, and Connecting," a workshop designed specifically for graduate students eager to navigate the job market with confidence. 

This first session of our series will cover essential skills such as crafting impactful professional documents, effective job search strategies, and mastering communication with potential employers. 

Whether you’re transitioning to industry or academia, this workshop will equip you with the tools to stand out and make meaningful connections. Don’t miss this opportunity to jumpstart your career journey!

Hachette Book Group x Fordham University Info Session

Virtual

Book a career in publishing! Learn about opportunities at Hachette Book Group, a leading U.S. trade book publisher. 

At Hachette Book Group (HBG), every employee is passionate about contributing to our mission: to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. We embrace our company’s focus on sharing ideas & experiences through storytelling and publish a rich array of voices and perspectives to ensure that all readers can see their experiences reflected in the pages of our books. Our success is based in part on being attuned to cultural and political trends and identifying the diverse voices that frame those discussions.

Book publishing offers an exciting array of career paths – from staff who work directly with our authors such as editors, marketers, publicists and designers to corporate functions such as IT, Legal, and Finance. No matter your major or work history/experience - if you love books, there are excellent opportunities for you at HBG.

Sacred Heart Accelerated BSN Program Virtual Info Session

Virtual

Megan Pollock, Senior Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Sacred Heart University, will be discussing their Second Degree BSN Program. 

Click here to learn more about the Second Degree Accelerated BSN program at SHU

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