Career Resources

Hofstra Career Guide
The Career Guide is designed for Hofstra students with sample resumes and cover letters, internship resources, interviewing tips, and job search information.

Handshake
Discover and explore jobs, internships, and opportunities specifically for Hofstra students and alumni; register for Center for Career Design & Development events and career fairs.

Big Interview
Learn how to ace interview questions with video lessons, then practice interviewing with AI-based virtual practice interviews with questions from all industries.

Focus2
Customize your career plans and explore majors and careers by taking a series of quick self-assessments in the areas of work interest, skills, values, personality, and leisure. Register with the access code "pride" and your Hofstra @pride email address.

Forage
Access company-backed free open-access virtual internships. Programs allow students to build career skills, gain experience and increase their understanding of different careers.

Parker Dewey
These short-term, paid, professional projects are open to all college students and recent graduates of U.S.-based institutions. Try out different industries or gain experience in your chosen field.

What can I do with this Major?
What Can I Do With This Major? is a comprehensive web resource featuring more than 90 major and career profiles. Learn about job groups and areas for majors as well as strategies to help you choose a major and career.

LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, helping you connect with companies and people to build your network. Build your profile, connect with alumni, employers and recruiters.

Indeed
Search for jobs, internships, and opportunities on the #1 job site in the world.

VolunteerMatch
Check out volunteer opportunities in health & medicine, justice & legal, arts & culture, environment, sports & recreation and more on the largest volunteer engagement network!

Idealist
Idealist connects idealists—people who want to do good—with opportunities for action all over the world. Find jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities with nonprofit organizations.

GoGovernment
Explore digital resources to help you understand the federal hiring process as you consider, apply, and secure federal employment. Research federal agencies and government careers and look through tips for completing your application.

ONET Online
O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of occupations and industries for use by job seekers, HR professionals, students, researchers, and more.

Human Rights Campaign
By inspiring and engaging individuals and communities, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

Fair360
Fair360's mission is to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity. Find news stories, resources, events, webinars and more.

Disability Equality Index
This comprehensive benchmarking tool helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions towards disability inclusion and equality.

Hofstra Continuing Education
Want to stay current with developments in your field, begin a new career, or improve your skills and knowledge? Consider a program offered through Hofstra University Continuing Education.

USAJobs Federal Internship Portal
USAJobs is the United States Government's website for listing civil service job opportunities with federal agencies. This resource directs you to the Federal Internship Portal where you can search and apply for internship opportunities.