Be a Strong Candidate
The FIU Honors Career Center offers extensive guides and resources to help you be a top-quality candidate across every step of the job application process, from sending your resume to your first day on the job.
Guides & Templates
Our career readiness guides provide useful tips to help you excel at every step of the job application process.
Writing Resumes & Cover Letters
Your resume is your first impression. Make it count with our step-by-step guide to formatting, writing and following up like a pro.
Nailing Your Interview
Our interview guide teaches you how to prepare for your interview, navigate the pre- and post-interview process and follow common office dress codes.
Useful Websites
Handshake
FIU has partnered with Handshake to be your one-stop shop for launching your career. Log in with your FIU credentials to access valuable career management features:
- Access personalized job recommendations
- Register for career fairs and networking opportunities
- Manage on-campus interviews
- Schedule coaching appointments
VMock
VMock offers resume and interview optimization tools to evaluate resumes, providing feedback on content, format and style. It also offers interview preparation, analyzing responses and providing advice.
FIU Career and Talent Development
The Office of Career and Talent Development offers all FIU students comprehensive resources like job postings, career fairs, workshops and personalized advising.
NACE Career Readiness Competencies
The National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) describes career readiness competencies essential for success in the workplace.
The Career Center pairs each competency with helpful LinkedIn Learning modules.