FDU Vancouver Career Services
Our Mission
Career Services dedicated to educating and empowering the students of Fairleigh Dickinson University through counseling, guidance, training, and career-related programs. We encourage exploration and professional development in preparation for the world of work and/or further education in pursuit of life balance and a fulfilling career.
Career Services supports Fairleigh Dickinson University’s mission, providing students with the career-related, intercultural, and ethical opportunities and understandings necessary to participate, lead and prosper in the global marketplace of ideas, commerce and culture.
Career Development Events
Career Development events (including workshops and webinars) are delivered by Certified Career Development Professionals who guide students through the latest resources and strategies in their career advancement. Workshops and webinars support students develop skills in resume and cover writing, in-person and virtual networking, professional job interview skills as well as effective job search using traditional and latest tools, including generative AI.
Career Resources
Information on employment opportunities, potential career paths relevant to each academic program, reference materials, and career websites can be found in the FDU-Vancouver Career Services Resources Boards area. Information on employment and practicum opportunities, labour market updates, and self-help resources can be found on the career services board on the first floor of Vancouver Cambie campus, at the end of the Student Lounge as well as in the printing area of the Vancouver Georgia campus.
Career Advising Services
Students and Alumni can book an appointment with a Career Services Advisor if they require additional assistance in career exploration, job search, networking, resumes, cover letters and interviews.
Click here to learn how to book an appointment.
Career Services Employer Events
The Career Services Office provides information regarding on-campus and off-campus career fairs as well as employer visits, on-campus hiring events, panel discussions and more. These events are beneficial for students interested in full-time, part-time, internships, and summer employment. For detailed information concerning Career Fairs, please review the resource board at Cambie campus, keep an eye on the digital displays around both campuses and on Handshake and follow Career Services Vancouver on Instagram.
Volunteering With Career Services
Career Services provides a variety of volunteering opportunities, mostly for bigger events such as career fairs and hiring events. If you are interested in gaining valuable experience that you can potentially also include on your resume, network with the FDU community and advance your skills, reach out to Career Services to inquire about upcoming volunteering needs.
Internship Opportunities
Internships are experiential learning opportunities that provide students with the chance to explore their career interests through work experience while earning credits towards their program in a general or major elective course. For more information, refer to the Work-Integrated Learning Program page.
On-Campus and Off-Campus Opportunities
On-campus opportunities are regularly updated on Handshake.
Further information regarding off-campus employment as well as work permit information can be found here:
Additional Resources
For additional information and resources, you can explore the website of the New Jersey Career Development Center.
Meet Your Career Services Team
June Cho, Associate Director of Career Services
Kira Straesser, Career Services Advisor
Pete Moores, Work Integrated Learning Program Coordinator
Hannah Parkhouse, Work Integrated Learning Program Assistant