Faculty & Staff Career Services Referral Guide

If you’re working with a student who seems unsure about their career direction, is seeking opportunities, or could benefit from structured career guidance, we’re here to help. The Fleishman Career Center offers personalized support through one-on-one career consulting, programs, and resources.

Don’t underestimate the power of your referral!

When to refer a student

Refer a student to the Fleishman Career Center to learn how to…

Refer when: The student is unsure about what to major in, how their major connects to careers, or is just beginning to explore options.

Examples of related appointment types:

  • Introduction to the Fleishman Center
  • Career/Academic Interest Exploration
  • Exploration Action Plan
  • Focus 2 Discussion

Refer when: The student wants to build their network, develop a LinkedIn profile, or figure out how to present themselves professionally.

Examples of related appointment types:

  • Building and Maintaining Your Network
  • Developing Your Personal Brand

Refer when: The student is looking for internships, volunteer opportunities, part-time employment, or other ways to get experience.

Examples of related appointment types:

  • Internships/Gaining Experience
  • Internship Funding Support

Refer when: The student needs help preparing application materials, navigating the job or internship search, or getting ready for interviews.

Examples of related appointment types:

  • Job Search
  • Resume/Curriculum Vita
  • Cover Letter Review
  • Interview Preparation
  • Practice Mock Interview
  • Evaluating and Accepting Job Offers

Refer when: The student is thinking about further education, needs help with graduate school application materials, or wants to plan how to reach their future goals.

Examples of related appointment types:

  • Job Search
  • Resume/Curriculum Vita
  • Cover Letter Review
  • Interview Preparation
  • Practice Mock Interview
  • Evaluating and Accepting Job Offers

Refer when: The student wants to better understand budgeting, salary negotiation, or managing money.

Examples of related appointment types:

  • Budgeting Basics
  • Credit Crash Course
  • Job Offers & Salary Negotiation
  • SMART Financial Goals
  • My Financial Snapshot

How to refer a student

Submit the referral form:

Use the Student Career Services Referral Form to refer your student to our office and we will follow up with them directly within 24 – 48 hours.

Tip: Let your student know that you’ve referred them. This helps them expect our outreach and increases the likelihood they’ll schedule a meeting.

Share our appointment options:

Drop-In Career Consulting:
Daily drop-in career consulting is available Monday-Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the fall and spring semesters in UU-133. Sessions are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are generally 20 minutes in length.

Career Consulting Appointments:
Schedule a 30-minute appointment to meet with Fleishman Center staff and discuss any career-related topic. To schedule an appointment, students should log in to hireBING and select a time based on their availability and the topic they wish to discuss. Virtual and in-person appointment options are available.

Contact us directly:

Phone: 607-777-2400
Email: careers@binghamton.edu
In person: University Union 133