Career Services

I found out last semester just how valuable Career Services is. In my Professional Writing class when we were learn how to make effective resumes and cover letters, someone from the Career Services office was invited to come and talk to the class. After the presentation on what Career Services offered as far as help and guidance in finding the right job or internship, let’s just say I was extremely apprehensive. Being a senior, I felt a terrible sense of unpreparedness for my impending graduation and consequential move into the real world, not to mention angry with myself over the fact that I did not go to visit Career Services earlier. I personally do not like to leave things to the last minute, so that day I emailed them and made my first, albeit long overdue, appointment.

After that first appointment last semester I’ve had only a handful of appointments, (what with all the work that I have had to do as well as their own busy schedules it is hard to make time) but I will say that the couple appointments I have gone to have helped me so much in preparation for my future. I know that I did not really know much about Career Services until it was put right in front of me, so I would not be shocked if some students at FSU do not know of the office or of the opportunities to talk with them. I would encourage everyone to go, preferably early on in your years on campus, but any time is better than never. They are a huge benefit to getting you what you need and suggesting opportunities and jobs that you may not have ever thought of. They have many connections and will help you get an internship or jobs lined up for after graduation, or help you acquire the tools in order for you to do it yourself.  Having a plan for after you graduate is extremely important, and they are here for exactly that purpose.