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Career Advising Appointments

Our Career Advisors are available for individual appointments via the phone and video chat (by request).  Please schedule with us if you would like assistance with your resume, interviewing skills, career exploration, LinkedIn development and all things career related. To book an appointment with a Career Advisor click the link below:

 Click Here To Book An Appointment

UPCOMING EventsRECORDED Events

Virtual Career Fairs

• Thursday, September 24 from 10am - 3pm | The Lutgert College of Business/School of Resort & Hospitality Management Career and Internship Fair - The Lutgert College of Business and School of Resort & Hospitality Management Virtual Internship and Career Fair connects students seeking internships and career opportunities with regional and global employers. The virtual internship and career fair will be hosted through our Eagle Career Link platform powered by Symplicity. The format includes universal video compatibility, 1 on 1 and group chats, and has the capability to have multiple student sign-ups and multiple representatives per employer. Registration for this inaugural virtual event will be complimentary. To donate and support our students please visit: www.fgcu.edu/cob/giving
  • Best Practices for Students Using Eagle Career Link for a Virtual Career Fair
  • Click Here for Career Fair Success Strategies
  • Click Here for Questions to Ask Employers at a Career Fair
  • How to Navigate the Career Fair for Students (Video)
• Wednesday, October 28 from 11am - 3pm | All Majors Career & Internship Fair (Virtual): The Fall Career and Internship Fair is our largest fair held in the Fall semester with over 70 employers attending the recruiting event to meet with talented FGCU students like you. There will be a wide variety of employers from corporate, non-profit and government organizations on campus to discuss many opportunities. Whether you are exploring internship opportunities to get experience before graduation, or are ready to find a full-time position for when you leave FGCU, we invite all majors to attend.

   

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Supporting Materials

• Companies Hiring in SWFL During COVID-19
• Immediate Southwest Florida Job Openings
• Who's Hiring Now
• Summer Career Newsletter
• Resource Guide During Coronavirus
• Skill Based Accomplishments Resume

YouTube Channel

Please visit our YouTube Channel to re-watch any of our virtual presentations. Click Here: Career Development Services YouTube Channel

Upcoming Events

• Thursday, September 23 at 2 pm | Legislative Internship Information Session: Learn about the Office of Government Relations opportunity to earn course credits while working at the Florida State Capitol. 
• Thursday, September 24 from 10am - 3pm | The Lutgert College of Business/School of Resort & Hospitality Management Career and Internship Fair (Virtual): The Lutgert College of Business and School of Resort & Hospitality Management Virtual Internship and Career Fair connects students seeking internships and career opportunities with regional and global employers. The virtual internship and career fair will be hosted through our Eagle Career Link platform powered by Symplicity. The format includes universal video compatibility, 1 on 1 and group chats, and has the capability to have multiple student sign-ups and multiple representatives per employer. Registration for this inaugural virtual event will be complimentary. To donate and support our students please visit: www.fgcu.edu/cob/giving
• Thursday, October 1 | Mock Interview Day (Virtual): The Mock Interview Day is an opportunity for students to conduct a 30-minute live or virtual interview with a local employer. This is a great opportunity for local employers to network with students and for students to understand real world expectations for interviewing. Students, if you are interested in participating in this event, please note that the registration deadline is 9/14 at 5pm. To register visit Eagle Career Link. 
• Wednesday, October 14 from 2pm - 3pm | Virtual Career Cafe | Healthcare:  Healthcare - The Career Café will host up to 8 employers from the healthcare fields. During the event, students are welcome to chat with representatives from the visiting employers about the work culture, career paths, job benefits, and the interview processes of area employers.
• Thursday, October 15 from 10am - 1pm | Virtual TECHMatch - Hosted by Southwest Florida Regional Technology Partnership: Join the regions best companies at SWFL's only virtual hiring event for technology careers.
• Wednesday, October 28 from 11am - 3pm | All Majors Career & Internship Fair (Virtual): The Fall Career and Internship Fair is our largest fair held in the Fall semester with over 70 employers attending the recruiting event to meet with talented FGCU students like you. There will be a wide variety of employers from corporate, non-profit and government organizations on campus to discuss many opportunities. Whether you are exploring internship opportunities to get experience before graduation, or are ready to find a full-time position for when you leave FGCU, we invite all majors to attend.

   

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• Thursday, November 5 at 3pm | StartSmart Salary Negotiation (Virtual): Don’t leave money on the table, a workshop for college women. Sponsored by the American Association of American Women.

• Tuesday, November 10 TIME TBD | Veteran Connection (Virtual): A networking event that will be open to a limited number of employers who want to specifically hire veterans into career and /or paid internship positions.

Recorded Events

• Tuesday, September 15 at 2pm | Internships 101: Whether you are actively searching for an internship or just starting to think about one, this virtual workshop has the basics covered. Join us to get answers to all of your who-what-where-when-why-and-how internship questions! Re-watch the presentation HERE.
• Wednesday, September 9 at 2pm | Virtual Career Cafe | Alumni Small Business Owner Panel:  The Career Café will host up to 8 alumni small business owners for an information panel. During the event, students can chat with representatives from the employers about the work culture, career paths, job benefits, and the interview processes of working for a small business. Re-watch the presentation HERE.
• Wednesday, August 5 at 2 pm | Chartwells-Campus Dining Information Session:  Our FGCU food service provider, Chartwells, will host a discussion on how to work on campus for the dining / catering service. Re-watch the presentation HERE.
• Tuesday, July 28 at 2pm | How to Find a Part-Time Job in Southwest Florida:  Join us to learn how to find on campus jobs, work study jobs, and local jobs in all areas and industries.  We will share tips and tricks to being productive and successful in your search. Re-watch the presentation HERE.
• Thursday, June 4 at 2 pm | Interviewing Tips - Employer Panel Workshop: Join us for a live discussion with an employer panel from Arthrex, Collier County Schools, Reach Mobi, Lee Health, and Northwestern Mutual.  These employers will be discussing tips on how to be successful at interviewing and how to really stand out. Re-watch the presentation HERE.
• Wednesday, May 20 at  2 pm | Advanced LinkedIn Workshop: After you've built the perfect profile, now it's time to use LinkedIn for all it has to offer.  Discover tips, tricks, and hacks to maximize your exposure and networking capabilities on LinkedIn. Re-watch the presentation HERE.
• Thursday, April 23 at 1 pm | Pivoting Skills:  How to find a job in a time of uncertainty. The world is figuring out how to adapt to this new climate and you can too.  Learn what industries are hiring, how you can shift your skills to a new career, and tips to gain an edge during this uncertain time. Re-watch the presentation HERE.
• Thursday, April 22 at  2 pm | LinkedIn Workshop:  It’s all digital now-focus on your digital brand and digital engagement through an interactive workshop on LinkedIn.  Join the interactive webinar to learn how to make your LinkedIn account really stand out and become more attractive to employers. Re-watch the presentation HERE.
• Tuesday, April 21 at 1 pm | Interviewing Skills Workshop: It’s all about preparation!  Find out how to best prepare yourself to nail the interview.  This webinar will review how to answer basic to advanced interview questions as well as everything in between. Re-watch the presentation HERE.
• Thursday, April 16 at 10 am | Resume Workshop: How do you make a good first impression on paper?  An outstanding resume!  Join the interactive webinar to learn how to make your resume really stand out and become more attractive to employers. Re-watch the presentation HERE.
  
• Thursday, July 23 at 12:30 pm | Herc Rentals Information Session: Live discussion with a Herc Rentals recruiters to learn more about their current Black and Gold Academy (an Early Careers Development program).  Re-watch the presentation HERE.