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Department of student support and transitions, the career center in the fsu community.

The Career Center is a resource available on campus that works to help Florida State students, faculty and staff, alumni, and community members as they navigate many aspects of college life, from choosing a major to applying for graduate school. Inside, you can find numerous resources available to you and other members of the FSU community that delivers comprehensive, innovative, and inclusive career and employment services. 

Throughout the year, The Career Center offers online and in-person guides to help if you are drafting a resume or cover letter for jobs, internships, graduate school, and more. Through the Career Library and Advising, or the quick list of online guides through the website, they offer many ways to help you feel confident in your credentials- both on and off paper. They are home to resources like their Mock Interview Program , which functions to aid students in honing and developing certain interviewing skills. If you have an upcoming interview, you can also take advantage of the Virtual Interview Space; you can request one of the Center’s private interview rooms to complete a phone or virtual interview with an employer. Another resource hosted by the Career Center in accordance with the FSU Professional Fraternity Council is the Professional Clothing Closet . Students can make appointments to visit the Professional Clothing Closet and use various apparel items throughout the academic year. Among these resources, the Career Center also offers online databases like Handshake for finding positions on and around campus, drop-in career advising, and various events and workshops all year long. 

This facility isn’t only aimed at students. The Career Center prides itself on the relationships it carries with employers, faculty and staff, alumni, families, and the community. As mentioned before, employers from the community that have a passion or knowledge for their career field that they would like to share to students here at FSU. If you feel led to share what you know about a certain career field, you can become a ProfessioNole Mentor today. For employers, there are other additional ways to stay partnered with The Career Center, attend career fairs, and recruit students for jobs or internships. For families, The Career Center provides ways to support students as they navigate decisions like choosing a major or as they search for jobs and internships. Ultimately, The Career Center is here to let families know that they ensure students have guidance and services on campus when it comes to a student’s career development. 

This week is  Career Fair Week . Tomorrow, the Seminoles Futures All Majors Career and Internship Fair will be held at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m . Over 200 employers will be available to meet with students and discuss job opportunities. Students can also g et a free professional headshot at the LinkedIn Photo Booth from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 – 2 p.m.

For more information regarding all the services The Career Center offers, feel free to drop by at the Dunlap Student Success Center or visit their website . The Career Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The Department of Student Support and Transitions supports, connects, and empowers all students as they navigate their academic and personal journeys.

We welcome students and family members to connect with the Department of Student Support and Transitions if you are experiencing a crisis or just need someone to talk through a problem or experience you are having at Florida State University.

The FSU Career Center provides comprehensive career services to students, alumni, employers, faculty/staff and other members of the FSU community.

Whether you are deciding on a career choice, seeking experiences to develop employability skills, or applying for a career opportunity or graduate school, The Career Center at Florida State University stands ready to prepare you for career success!

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CONTACT Dunlap Success Center 100 S. Woodward Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32304 850-644-6431

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Alumni can work directly with career advisors on resume critiques, searching for jobs, and more. virtual appointments are available for alumni residing outside of the tallahassee area. alumni can also contact their college's career liaison directly to set up an appointment..

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Questions? Please contact Christy Mantzanas, Senior Assistant Director  - FSU Career Center, at 850.644.1902 or  [email protected]

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We host activities each semester to help you connect with employers, prepare for internships and interviews, and find out more about career paths.

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Join us for a virtual workshop discussing the newest best practices for curating your perfect resume. Have a copy of your current resume available for personalized assistance from the FSU Career Center.

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Design your career.

You may want to know how to make the connection between your field of study and specific occupations. It is important to remember that your future occupation may relate more to your personal career interests, work values, and skills than any specific academic major.

The options for each of the majors listed are designed to get you thinking about occupations related to a particular field of study. Remember -- these options are certainly not all of the occupations you might consider. Also note that some of these occupations require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

We encourage you to research these and other options further by visiting The Career Center Library, Room 1200 in the Dunlap Success Center, or by contacting the professional associations for specific career fields. You can also research specific FSU undergraduate majors and related career information by reviewing the Undergraduate Academic Program Guide . To learn more about different occupations explore these career videos .

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Application Help

For assistance with the online application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at  [email protected]  or 850-644-6034.

For assistance in person, visit our computer kiosk at one of the locations below. In order to expedite the process, please bring the following information with you:

• Your contact information.
• Education information, including the date your degree was awarded, if applicable.
• Employment history, including work dates, titles, duties, hours per week, and supervisors' names and contact information.  (Staff and OPS applicants only.)
• Names of Professional References, including contact information for at least three.
• Licensure and certificate details, if applicable.  (Staff and OPS applicants only.)
• Professional Membership details, if applicable.  (Staff and OPS applicants only.)
• If you would like to include a resume or any other supporting documents, bring those with you.

Please notify the Human Resources, Equal Opportunity Compliance & Engagement Office (EOCE) at 850-645-1458 or [email protected] in advance if you require an ADA disability-related reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

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The Career Services and Professional Development Office assists Florida State University College of Law students and alumni with all aspects of their legal careers. We provide comprehensive career services, including individual advising/counseling and we assist students and alumni with preparing and drafting legal resumes and cover letters. In addition to one-on-one support services, the Career Services Office maintains an online listing of various employment and internship opportunities and sponsors networking lunches and workshops on resume writing and interview techniques.

Please review the resources and opportunities listed below, and contact the Career Services and Professional Development Office  for more information.

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J.D. Advisors

The Career Services Office often advises students to consult with one of our J.D. Advisors . We have an arrangement with a number of attorneys from a variety of practice areas and geographic regions who our students can call upon for advice on the field they are interested in and discuss how best to position themselves for a job in this practice area. The staff at the Career Services Office will direct you to the appropriate J.D. Advisor to help you achieve your career goals.

On-Campus Interviews

One of the most effective ways employers recruit our students is through our fall and spring On-Campus Interview (OCI) programs. OCI provides legal employers the opportunity to interview law students for full-time and part-time law clerk, intern or associate positions. Students may view participating employers, submit their resumes and sign up for interview times through their Symplicity accounts.

Online Job Postings

The Career Services Office uses an online software system called Symplicity for a variety of services. Students are able to search for part-time and summer employment opportunities. Graduating students and alumni are also able to search for full-time employment. Job listings are continually updated. If you have forgotten your login information, or need individual assistance with Symplicity, please visit or contact the Career Services Office.

Career Mentors

Alumni who agree to be Career Mentors are a valuable asset to Florida State University College of Law students. Career Mentors make themselves available to students and recent graduates to answer questions about job search strategies, networking and breaking into markets, whether that be practice areas or location.

Career Search Handbook

The Career Search Handbook is designed to provide an introduction to the many services provided by the Career Services and Professional Development Office at Florida State University College of Law. It is intended to be a collection of information to assist you with the many phases of a job search.

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Our application review process is a holistic and selective process, where no single criterion guarantees admission. Our holistic review process is centered on three of our institutional core values— Vires, Artes, Mores .

The first torch, Vires , is strength . Our focus in this area is rigor, grades, and courses taken while in high school. Each applicant is evaluated based upon the performance within the context of the student's academic environment.

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The second torch, Artes , is skill . We want to see how students use their out-of-classroom time, whether through sports, clubs, organizations, family responsibilities, employment, or other achievements.

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The third torch, Mores , is character . We are taking the information students have shared with us to learn who they are, any formative experiences they may have had, and what their life goals may be.

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Additional consideration will also be given to applicants applying to the CARE Summer Bridge Program, as well as exceptionally talented visual and performing artists and athletes.

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Our focus in this area is rigor, grades, and courses taken while in high school. Each applicant is evaluated based upon the performance within the context of the student's academic environment and coursework available at their high school.

The Florida Board of Governors sets the minimum eligibility requirements in the State University System (SUS). Satisfying these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to Florida State University. Admission is selective, and admitted students typically exceed the minimum requirements.

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Requiring a test score for admissions consideration is not an institutional choice. FSU, along with Florida's 11 other public universities, is subject to Florida Board of Governors admissions regulation 6.002 which requires first-year students seeking admission to submit a test score.

When evaluating students for admission, we use the highest earned ACT, CLT and SAT sub scores to calculate the highest ACT, CLT and/or SAT total score (a process known as "super scoring").

In May 2023, the Classic Learning Initiatives, Inc. published The Concordance Relationship Between the Classic Learning Test (CLT) and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) , establishing a concordance table between the CLT and the SAT.

FSU does not accept self-reported test scores from the Common App. Students should self-report their test scores on the Application Status Check using the Self-reported Test Scores form.

At least one test score must be submitted before the application deadline, but additional tests may be considered if provided by the test score deadline:

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Essay & Resume

The essay and resume provide another opportunity to learn more about you.

The essay, a required component of the application, should be no longer than 650 words, and may be uploaded after the application has been submitted. Please choose a topic from the list below:

Application Essay Prompts

• Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
• The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
• Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
• Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?
• Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
• Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
• Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

The resume should be no longer than two pages, and may be uploaded after the application has been submitted. It should include a list of activities such as (but not limited to) service work, employment, family contributions such as caring for siblings or sick relatives, and extracurricular and summer activities.

Please allow 3-4 business days for us to pull your essay and resume/activities if you submitted your application through the Common App.

Schoolhouse.world certifications

Schoolhouse.world is a free, globally available platform founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy. Students can show subject mastery and tutor other students in courses including calculus, computer science, and statistics. Applicants to Florida State University can submit Schoolhouse.world certifications as an optional supplement to their application.

While these certifications do not fulfill official requirements like transcripts, they do help us better understand your academic preparedness and fit for Florida State University.

If you have certifications from Schoolhouse.world that you would like to share with us, please send us a copy of your Schoolhouse Portfolio to [email protected] with the subject line, "Schoolhouse.world Portfolio".

Earning both a High School Diploma and an Associate in Arts (AA) degree

A high school student earning both the standard high school diploma and an Associate in Arts (AA) degree through dual enrollment from the Florida College System or the State University System of Florida must apply to FSU as a first-year student. Applicants must adhere to the first-year admission deadlines. In addition, applicants may be subject to additional major deadlines/requirements. Carefully review all major requirements at Academic Program Guide .

Those students who are receiving an AA degree but do not meet the admissions requirements under the Florida Board of Governors Admission Regulation 6.002, may be considered for admission under Florida Board of Governors Admission Regulation 6.005. Students admitted under this regulation are first-time-in-college (FTIC) students although they are not required to submit test scores. However, they should meet the requirements for their selected major as listed in FSU's Academic Program Guide . If admitted, they must submit a $200 enrollment deposit, attend a first-year orientation session, and are eligible to apply for on-campus housing. Admitted students without a test score are not eligible to be considered for first-year merit scholarships from the Office of Admissions. Students considered for admission under FL BOG 6.005 will be required to submit all official college transcript(s) for evaluation prior to an admission offer being made; they must also provide a final official college transcript displaying the A.A. before enrolling at FSU. Any FTIC student admitted under this regulation must immediately notify the Office of Admissions if they will not receive their degree. All first-year students admitted under this regulation who do not receive the Associate in Arts degree will have their offer of admission revoked.

Home Education and GED Information

Florida State University considers applications from students who participated in a Home-Education program, or who have earned a GED. Home-Education applicants must complete the SSAR, while students earning a GED must submit official GED results along with an official, partial high school transcript. In addition, all applicants must submit at least one ACT, CLT and/or SAT test score by the application deadline to be considered for admission. First-Year admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission to our university.

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Empowering remote success: utilizing its services  .

Upgrading to a new device is super exciting, but still requires some thought and planning to keep it secure. If you got a new device recently, keep these tech tips in mind to keep your devices safe from cyber threats!  

Microsoft 365  

Utilize Office 365 to access web-based versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other tools, allowing you to work on documents from any location with an internet connection and web browser. Additionally, Microsoft 365 offers a range of other tools and services to promote collaboration and efficient work habits. Read more about the services we offer. 

• Microsoft Teams is your all-in-one hub for remote collaboration. It offers real-time chat, video conferencing, and file sharing, making teamwork easy and efficient. Whether you’re attending remote classes or working from home, Teams has features like document collaboration and task management to help you stay organized and productive. 
• Microsoft One Drive is your secure cloud storage solution, allowing you to access your files from anywhere with an internet connection. It lets you store, share and collaborate on files seamlessly, making remote work or classes a breeze. With easy integration with Microsoft Office apps, you can edit documents together in real-time, keeping everyone on the same page. 
• Looking for a way to capture clear images of your notes or whiteboard sketches during study sessions? Microsoft Lens offers a camera built into OneNote for iPad or iPhone that lets you take enhanced pictures of whiteboards or printed documents. It eliminates shadows and distortions, ensuring that your photos are crisp and easy to read, even with extensive text. 
• With Microsoft Planner, you can create and set plans or timelines for teams and share them throughout various Microsoft apps. Get your group projects tasks done alongside your individual tasks right from where you're working in Microsoft Teams using the Tasks app. Organization features include ways to assign tasks, leave comments, share documents and update progress all in one place. 

Qualtrics: Online Surveys  

Need to build a survey for a class project or data gathering tool? Qualtrics is an online survey platform that enables users to design, share, and analyze surveys efficiently. It offers a wide range of customizable survey templates and advanced features, such as branching logic, randomization and data visualization tools for a personalized survey.  

These are just some of the various services ITS offers for FSU students, staff and faculty to thrive in remote working and learning environments. For more information about the services offered with ITS, check out our Services webpage.  

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