Recruit at FGCU

We welcome your new ideas for connection as well. Among existing events and activities, you may elect to participate in the following:

Attend a Career Fair

Build relationships with FGCU students and enhance your brand on campus by participating in a career fair.

Recuitment Wednesdays

An opportunity for students and employers to connect on a weekly basis. Recruitment Wednesday allows you to educate students about your organization in person on campus with reps from your company. At a 2-hour tabling event offered over lunchtime in the Cohen Center Student Union. Alternatively, employer info can be shared over Zoom, recorded and posted to our YouTube channel.

Instagram Takeover

This social media takeover program allows the employer to create all the Instagram postings for a day and then have them posted on our FGCU Career Development Services Instagram account. This is a great way to build brand awareness among our students and publicize your other recruitment activities.

Mock Interviews

In collaboration with three area Chamber of Commerce’s, a personalized student-employer match is made and a mock interview is conducted in person, on campus. This program is a continuation of over 2 years of successfully connecting local employers with rising talent from FGCU.

LinkedIn

The FGCU Career Development Services LinkedIn page is a great way to interact with current students, alumni, and staff. Employers can post company highlights, job/internship opportunities, and engage with the community. We encourage our current and former students to follow the page and begin following and building relationships with employers.

Eagle Mentor Program

The Eagle Mentor Program is designed to connect FGCU students with alumni and community professionals to create career focused relationships. Employers are encouraged to build a profile and select the level of connection desired. Many options include: ongoing mentoring conversations, resume critiques, informational interviewing or mock interviewing, job shadowing, networking, and more.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Building awareness and company name recognition among students is an important aspect of your recruiting efforts. If your organization is interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, contact our office at (239) 590-7946.

 

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR MOST RECENT SPONSOR - ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS!

 

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Thank you for thinking of FGCU students for opportunities in your organization. Over the years, we have found that the employers that have enjoyed the most success in reaching our students are the ones that consistently use all aspects of our services: they participate in events regularly and keep their postings in our web-based job and internship listing system (Eagle Career Network) current.  While there is no silver bullet recruiting strategy, a consistent, diversified approach yields better results. Below are the various ways to engage with students and alumni:

• Post A Job or Internship
  Our free web-based job and internship listing system involves a cooperative effort with NACElink Network. View our registration instructions and usage restrictions for more information.
• Attend a Career Fair
• Information about Hiring an Intern
• Contact Employer Relations

Eagle Career Network Usage Restrictions

All employers that utilize ECN accept that the information contained in the system is for the sole purpose of employment-related activities only. Florida Gulf Coast University reserves the right to deny access to any employer that abuses the system or posts intentionally inaccurate or misleading information. Employers are expected to respect the privacy of students/alumni information and proceed with due professionalism.  All employers utilizing ECN are expected to adhere to the Principles for Ethical Professional Practice provided by the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Prohibited Job Postings

• Unpaid internships that do not meet the criteria established under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Work in private homes for child care, nanny, yard work, moving, painting, maintenance, etc.

• Network marketing jobs

• Independent contractor positions or commission-only positions not requiring a Bachelor’s degree

• Positions that pay in cash

• Positions that do not pay at least the Florida minimum wage of $8.65/hr.

• Positions that violate the Fair Labor Standards Act, discriminate against designated groups, or violate any federal or state employment laws

• Positions that require out of pocket expenses or investment from the student (other than transportation)

• Postings from third-party recruiters that do not identify the employer name or require an applicant paid fee

Policy on Network Marketing Companies

Network marketing companies are not eligible to utilize Eagle Career Network (ECN). Network marketing companies are defined as those companies that engage in any of the following activities:

• Sponsors individuals to set up their own business for the purpose of selling products or services and/or recruiting other individuals to set up their own business
• Requires an initial investment such as payment of a fixed fee, payment to attend orientation or training session(s), and/or the purchase of a starter kit or inventory
• Offers compensation in the form of straight commission, fees from others under their sponsorship in the organization, and/or a percentage of sales generated by others
• Offers compensation in the form of merchandise or other non-monetary compensation

Creating an Internship:

So, you’d like to hire an intern? Students need opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge they are gaining in the classroom within a “real world” setting. Use this checklist to ensure you are ready to offer and advertise your position. 

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• Identify a supervisor who will be able to provide guidance and feedback to the intern.
• Determine how training will be provided and by whom. This should be someone with expertise in the field.
• Select the hours per week and number of weeks you wish the intern to work. For part-time positions, consider 10-15 hours per week. Summer internships may be full time, if desired.
• Decide if you will pay the intern and how much. Helpful tip: Many of our students must work while attending college. To attract quality applicants, paying the intern is recommended. If you are unable to offer a wage, please see the “Fact Sheet on Unpaid Internships” to determine your eligibility. For paid internships, minimum wage may be offered (currently $8.25/hour in Florida), but $10-$15 per hour is recommended, depending upon the industry.
• Determine if you want a student to seek academic credit for the internship. Please be aware, this will require approval by the academic department, as well as the willingness of a faculty supervisor. The student also must be academically qualified to pursue an internship. The employing site supervisor will be asked to complete necessary forms and adhere to policies and practices required by the academic program. Internships should be planned to coincide with a summer or a semester (August – December or January – April or May).
• Be ready to provide a brief description of your organization. List what the intern will learn in this position and the tasks you wish the intern to handle. Identify the qualifications you seek in an intern – year in school, majors, skills, and qualities. Helpful tip: Keep your requirements for the position modest to attract applicants. Instead, outline “preferred” or “desired” qualifications.
• Register as an employer on Eagle Career Network (free) and, after approval, post your internship. There are over 10,000 students registered on Eagle Career Network.
• If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact Career Development Services at 239-590-7946 or Internships and Cooperative Programs at 239-745-4423.

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Our Location:

Center for Career and Exploratory Advising

 

Parking and Driving Directions:

Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 FGCU Blvd. S.
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565 

From the north (via I-75)
•Take I-75 south to Alico Road at exit 128. (Tip: stay in right two lanes due to split highway) 
•Go east (left) on Alico Road for half-mile.
•Go south (right) on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway for 2 miles.
•Turn left at the stoplight onto FGCU Boulevard at the main entrance (marked by FGCU tower and wall monument). 
•Continue in right lane and stop at the information booth for a friendly greeting as well as assistance with parking passes and campus maps. 

From the south (via I-75)
•Take I-75 north to Corkscrew Road at Exit 123.
•Go east (right) onto Corkscrew Road for half-mile.
•Turn north (left) onto Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.
•Drive 3 miles to main entrance (marked by FGCU tower and wall monument) and turn right onto FGCU Boulevard. 
•Continue in right lane and stop at the information booth for a friendly greeting as well as assistance with parking passes and campus maps.  

Campus Map

Directions to Parking Lot 5 (P5) from the Main entrance of FGCU.
Enter Campus at the main entrance - this is FGCU Blvd., not FGCU Lake Parkway West. 
After turning into campus, move into/stay in the right lane: YOU MUST STOP AT THE INFORMATION BOOTH ON YOUR RIGHT TO OBTAIN A PARKING PASS FOR THE DAY.  Visitors that park without a parking permit are very likely to receive a ticket from Campus Police. 
Proceed straight to the three way stop. Lutgert Hall is straight ahead.
Turn left at the stop sign.
Stay on this "loop" road (you will pass the Broadcast Building and Parking Garage #3).
As soon as you pass Parking Garage #3, you will make a right turn into the parking lot for Faculty/Staff and Visitors (this is P5 on the campus map).
Please make sure to park in the visitor section.

 

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