Your school's career resources, organized.
Every university has career advising, job boards, alumni networks, and interview prep. Most students never find half of it. The Driving Forward Toolkit maps what's available at your school — and how to use it.
Eight categories, one place.
Each toolkit covers the same eight areas so you know exactly what to look for — and where to find it at your school.
Personalized Advising
How to book appointments, drop-in hours, and what to say when you get there.
Career Exploration
Treks, job shadowing, self-assessments, student clubs, and experiential programs by school.
Resumes & Cover Letters
School-specific templates, review processes, and ATS guidance.
Interview Prep
Mock interview programs, Big Interview access, and behavioral guides for each school.
Networking & Alumni
Alumni directories, mentorship platforms, LinkedIn resources, and outreach templates.
Job & Internship Search
Handshake setup, external boards, and industry-specific job search strategies.
Email & Etiquette
Thank-you note templates, networking outreach scripts, and professional communication guides.
Contact & Hours
Office locations, emails, phone numbers, and walk-in hours for each career center.
Schools in the toolkit
What you'll find for each school
Every toolkit is structured the same way. Here's a preview of what's covered.
Personalized Advising
Career advisors can change the trajectory of a job search — if you know how to use them. Each toolkit tells you exactly how to book, what to ask, and which advisors specialize in your area.
- How to book an appointment on Handshake
- What to put in the notes field before you go
- Drop-in hours and walk-in session formats
- Specialized advisors by industry and student population
- International student and FGLI-specific resources
Resumes & Cover Letters
Every school has templates, guides, and review services. The toolkit links directly to the right resources and explains how to get your materials reviewed before you apply.
- School-specific resume templates and formatting guides
- How to submit documents for advisor review
- ATS optimization tips for online applications
- Cover letter guides with examples by role type
- Graduate school personal statement resources
Interview Preparation
Most schools offer mock interview programs that students don't know about. Each toolkit surfaces how to access them, what platforms are available 24/7, and what to practice before recruiting season.
- Mock interview booking with advisors or alumni
- Big Interview — 24/7 online practice platform
- Behavioral interview frameworks (STAR method)
- Finance and case interview prep resources
- Virtual interview setup and etiquette guides
Networking & Alumni
Alumni networks are the most underused resource at every school. The toolkit maps how to access each school's alumni directory, mentorship platform, and LinkedIn resources — and what to say when you reach out.
- Alumni directory access and search strategies
- School-specific mentorship platforms
- LinkedIn profile optimization resources
- Professional headshot opportunities on campus
- Networking email templates and outreach guides
Jobs & Internships
Handshake is the starting point, but most schools have internship programs, employer partnerships, and recruiting timelines that most students miss. The toolkit surfaces what's available and how early to start.
- Handshake setup and search filters by school
- School-specific internship funding programs
- Recruiting timelines and early application deadlines
- Industry-specific job boards and newsletters
- International student work authorization resources
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