Online Modules at Your Own Pace

This Self-Directed Job Search Crash Course offers various modules to provide you with all of the resources and information needed to assist with your job search.
Download our checklist to keep track of your job search progress!

• Module 1: Search for Job Opportunities
  1. Watch recorded Fleishman Center workshop: Conducting Your Full-Time Job Search 
  2. Utilize the following resources:

  • CareerShift – Comprehensive job search management system that includes thousands of opportunities, organizations, and contacts. Access organization contact information, create email campaigns, keep notes and track follow-ups, find H1B-friendly jobs and companies and store job postings. For help using this resource, view our instructional video: How to Use CareerShift to Manage Your Job Search
  • hireBING by Handshake – Binghamton University’s job and internship platform. For tips and information on using hirebING, view our Leveraging hireBING to Appeal to Employers video.
• Module 2: Create a Stand Out Resume and Cover Letter
  1. Watch recorded Fleishman Center workshop: Resume Best Practices
  2. Watch recorded Fleishman Center workshop: Writing a Successful Cover Letter
  3. Utilize the following resources:

  • Downloadable Resume/CV Templates – Download a variety of editable resume/CV templates created by the Fleishman Center to help create your document. 
  • Career Guide –  Review pages 7-15 for tips and information on writing your resume/CV; review pages 16-20 for tips and information on writing a cover letter.

  4. Schedule an appointment in hireBING to have your resume/cv reviewed by a Fleishman Center career consultant. Learn more.

• Module 3: Build Your Professional Network
  1. Watch recorded Fleishman Center workshop: Building Your Network
  2. Utilize the following resources:

  • LinkedIn – To learn more about how to use LinkedIn to assist with your job search, view our LinkedIn Best Practices video.
  • Career Guide –  Review pages 23-30 for tips and information on networking, utilizing LinkedIn, and informational interviewing.
  • Mentor Match – Connect with alumni mentors in your field of interest. For help using this resource, view our Tips and Best Practices on Making the Most of Mentor Match video.
• Module 4: Prepare for Your Interview
  1. Watch recorded Fleishman Center workshop: Ace Your Interview
  2. Utilize the following resources:

  • Big Interview – Online interview practice platform that allows you to respond to interview questions through video. One logged in to Big Interview, select “Learn” and complete the “Fast Track” Video Lessons.
    (Select “Practice” and under “Start a New Mock Interview” select the “General” interview or select an interview based on “Industry” to get started) For help using this resource, view our How to use Big Interview’s Online Interview Platform video.
  • Career Guide –  Review pages 32-34 for tips and information on interviewing.

  3. Schedule a practice mock interview with a Fleishman Center career consultant. Learn more.