FAMU Career and Professional Development Center

Shayna Vincent, a graduating senior, education major, and founder of Esther Funds Foundation, is currently making major moves. She recently secured a position as a third-grade math and science teacher, at an elementary school in Jacksonville. For Vincent, her journey began at FAMU as a transfer student, arriving in the …

Transferring to Florida A&M as a 24-year-old student was very challenging. I had so many thoughts in my head like “Will I fit in?”, “What will my peers think of me?”, “Do I even belong here?”, and so many other thoughts running through my head. I mean, this was my third school and …

If you’ve ever stared confused at a blank Word document wondering how to write your resume, so have I. Trust me, you are not alone. Many college students are preparing resumes for their next step in life. It’s an imperative next step toward greatness.  

As a Public Relations (PR) student, I have crafted …

As graduation approaches, many students find themselves asking the same question “Do I really have enough experience for my dream job?” The truth is, most students underestimate the value of the experiences they’ve already gained throughout college. From internships and …

The way you dress is important. It sends a message and gives a first impression of who you are as a person. As college students, most of us are not worrying about dressing up but rather focusing on the more …

Career Coaching appointments are one-on-one sessions for students that help to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be, through a goal and action-oriented process. Why get started now? It is never too early or …

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Charrise Lane, and I am a Transfer Student and Graduating Senior, majoring in Public Relations at FAMU’s School of Journalism. When I first transferred to FAMU, I had absolutely no idea what …