Florida State University Career Toolkit

The FSU Career Center provides career advising and counseling completely free to all current students, alumni, and Tallahassee community members. Appointments are available in-person at the Dunlap Success Center and virtually through NoleNetwork.

• Book a Career Advising Appointment

  Schedule a 30-minute appointment with a Career Advisor via NoleNetwork. For general advising, résumé review, career exploration, and job search strategy. Drop-in advising available Monday–Friday 9am–4pm at the Dunlap Success Center — no appointment needed.

• Career Liaisons — Major-Specific Advising

  Career Liaisons specialize in specific colleges and majors at FSU. They provide industry-specific advising, employer connections, and career planning tailored to your field of study. Connect via NoleNetwork appointments.

• SDS 3340: Intro to Career Development (1–3 Credits)

  For-credit course covering life and career planning skills. Available for 1, 2, or 3 credit hours. Ideal for students who want structured career development integrated into their coursework. Drop-in advising also available to discuss the course.

• Career Center Road Map

  Year-by-year career development guide for FSU students. Outlines activities, goals, and milestones from freshman through senior year. Use this to identify where you are and what steps you should take next toward your career goals.

• Individual Career Counseling

  In-depth individual career counseling is available at select times for students with the greatest need, at the discretion of the Career Center. Contact career-advisors@fsu.edu if you have complex career decision-making needs beyond what a standard advising appointment covers.

FSU has a robust career exploration ecosystem with online tools, salary research, and a major-to-career mapping system. The Career Center Library holds 3,000+ resources on industries and employers.

• Explore Majors & Careers — myFlorida Future

  Florida’s official tool for researching salary data by major and career path. Compare earning potential across fields, explore job market trends, and align academic planning with career goals. Endorsed by the FSU Career Center.

• FSU Career Pathways — Earn Digital Badges in Folio

  Complete career development competencies and earn verified digital badges in FSU’s Folio platform. These badges demonstrate professional readiness to employers. Covers career exploration, job searching, networking, and professional branding.

• Career Center Library — 3,000+ Resources

  In-person and online library of career guides, industry overviews, employer directories, and occupational information. Located in the Dunlap Success Center. Career Advisors can direct you to the most relevant resources for your specific industry of interest.

• Candid Career Videos — On-Demand Career Learning

  On-demand video platform covering personal branding, job search strategy, networking, and more. Use to build career knowledge on your own schedule before or between advising appointments.

• Career Decision Making Guide

  FSU Career Center’s structured guide for students at a crossroads — helps bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Particularly useful for first- and second-year students who haven’t declared a major or are uncertain about their career direction.

The FSU Career Center provides both in-person and online résumé and cover letter resources. All students should upload an updated résumé to NoleNetwork before applying to InternFSU or on-campus recruiting opportunities.

• Résumé & Cover Letter Resources — Career Center

  Comprehensive online and in-person guides to building professional résumés and cover letters. Includes templates, sample documents, and writing guides tailored to FSU students across all majors.

• Drop-In Résumé Review

  Bring your résumé to Career Center drop-in hours (Mon–Fri 9am–4pm) for quick, same-day feedback from a Career Advisor. Best for a first pass before submitting to employers. No appointment needed.

• Scheduled Résumé Review Appointment

  Book a 30-minute scheduled appointment via NoleNetwork for an in-depth résumé review with a Career Advisor or Career Liaison. Preferred for students in specific industries who want major-specific feedback.

• Upload Your Résumé to NoleNetwork

  Required before applying to InternFSU positions or participating in on-campus recruiting. Instructions: log into NoleNetwork, click your profile, and upload under Documents. Employers can view your public résumé directly in the platform.

FSU offers multiple interview prep resources — 30-minute mock interviews with Career Advisors, employer-hosted mock interview events each semester, and 24/7 virtual practice platforms.

• Mock Interviews with Career Advisors

  30-minute mock interviews with Career Advisors via NoleNetwork. Book AT LEAST 48 hours in advance — slots fill quickly. Attach your résumé and cover letter as one 2-page document when requesting. Both in-person and virtual options available. Email career-advisors@fsu.edu if no slots are showing.

• Employer-Hosted Mock Interviews

  Each semester, the Career Center hosts real employers to conduct practice interviews with students. Search ‘Mock Interview with…’ under Jobs in NoleNetwork. These are industry-specific and offer feedback from actual hiring managers — more valuable than advisor-only practice for competitive roles.

• 24/7 Virtual Interview Practice Platform

  On-demand virtual interview practice platform accessible through the Career Center. Practice general, behavioral, and industry-specific questions at any time. Use this before scheduling a mock interview with an advisor to make the most of your time.

• On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) — Dunlap Success Center

  Top employers conduct first-round interviews at FSU’s state-of-the-art interview facility in the Dunlap Success Center. View and apply for OCI positions via NoleNetwork under Jobs. Available to all FSU students.

The FSU Career Center hosts career fairs, employer information sessions, and networking events throughout the year. Tallahassee’s status as Florida’s capital city means government and policy networking opportunities are uniquely accessible.

• Career Fairs & Events — NoleNetwork

  All career fairs, networking events, employer info sessions, and workshops are posted in NoleNetwork. Register in advance to confirm attendance. FSU hosts multiple fairs per semester including industry-specific events for business, engineering, health, education, and government fields.

• Mentor FSU — Alumni & Professional Mentorship

  Log in with your FSU ID to access a directory of professionals who volunteer to help FSU students with informational interviews, job shadowing, and career guidance. Strong network for Tallahassee, Florida, and government-sector connections.

• DC Study Away Program — Career Immersion in DC

  FSU’s Career Center runs a DC Study Away program giving students access to Washington DC government, policy, and nonprofit careers. Strong for students interested in public policy, government relations, law, or federal agencies. Check the Career Center for current program details.

• International Internship Resources — FSU Global

  FSU Global connects students with international internship opportunities. Resources in the Career Center Library include the Directory of International Internships and Going Global (requires FSU ID login). The FSU Global Scholars program helps secure summer internships at nonprofits in developing countries.

• Job Shadow Opportunities

  Arranged through Mentor FSU and the Career Center, job shadowing lets you spend time inside a company before committing to a full internship application. Ask your Career Advisor to help identify job shadowing contacts in your field of interest.

FSU has two flagship internship programs — InternFSU (on-campus, paid) and InternFSU:TLH (local Tallahassee companies) — plus NoleNetwork for broader opportunities. Students should also use the 3,000+ resource Career Center Library for industry-specific job boards.

• NoleNetwork — Primary Job & Internship Board

  FSU’s centralized job and internship database. Search by industry, type, and location. Set up job alerts to be notified of new postings. Also used for career fair registration, advising appointments, and on-campus interview sign-ups. Log in with FSU ID and password.

• InternFSU — Paid On-Campus Internships ($16/hr)

  FSU departments fund 50% of the $16/hour wage for 120-hour semester internships. 100 positions available per semester across departments statewide. Requires updated résumé in NoleNetwork. Graduate students are not eligible — undergraduates only. Apply early as positions fill quickly.

• InternFSU:TLH — Local Tallahassee Company Internships

  Partners with Tallahassee-area companies to create paid internship opportunities at $16/hour. Companies fund 100% of wages and receive up to a $1,500 rebate. Strong for students who want to build a local professional network in the Tallahassee region.

• Search Internships — Career Center Resource List

  Curated list of external internship databases and job boards maintained by the FSU Career Center Library. Includes sector-specific boards for engineering, finance, nonprofits, STEM, government, and more. Use as a supplement to NoleNetwork for niche industries.

• Going Global — International Opportunities (FSU ID Required)

  Network of international internship opportunities accessible via Going Global through FSU Secure Apps. Covers internships in major global cities and development-sector roles. Access requires FSU ID login.

• Countdown to Commencement — Senior Job Search Guide

  The Career Center’s dedicated resource for seniors approaching graduation. Covers employment strategy, offer negotiation, and timeline planning for full-time job searches. Includes industry-specific timelines so seniors know when to start and what to expect.

FSU has 650+ registered student organizations. The Herbert Wertheim College of Business hosts a range of career-focused clubs, several of which provide direct access to industry professionals, employer recruiting pipelines, and real investment fund management experience.

• FSU Securities Society

  Founded 2014, FSU’s premier undergraduate finance organization. Bridges the gap between markets and the classroom through hands-on security analysis and portfolio management workshops. Members focus on Investment Banking, Asset Management, Sales & Trading, and Wealth Management. Runs a portfolio competition and IB valuation competition each year. Direct verified URL: business.fsu.edu clubs page. [⚠️ Direct club website not verified — use College of Business clubs page to find current contact]

• Undergraduate Investment Group (UIG) — Student Investment Fund

  UIG is the RSO through which undergraduate students participate in the FSU Student Investment Fund (SIF), a real fund established in 2007. In summer, undergraduate students in the SIF course manage the fund directly. UIG students serve as analysts and sector heads. Fund managers perform real security research, pitch stocks, and make buy/sell decisions on actual capital.

• FSU Consulting Group

  Not-for-profit, entirely student-run consulting firm based in the FSU College of Business. Partners with businesses throughout Florida to solve real business problems using data-driven strategies. An advisory board provides oversight. Directly relevant to MBB and Big Four consulting recruiting — hands-on client experience distinguishes members in case interviews.

• FSU Real Estate Society

  Connects students with real estate professionals in development, lending, investment, brokerage, consulting, and law. Features regular professional speakers and organizes corporate tours each semester for hands-on industry exposure. Strong for students targeting real estate finance, private equity, or development careers.

• Women in Finance and Economics (WFE) at FSU

  Provides workshops and events in finance and economics careers for all students, with a focus on empowering women in the industry. Covers investment banking to corporate law. Open to all FSU students regardless of major or gender.

• Economics Club at FSU

  Hosts talks by economics experts from FSU and external institutions, covering career development, research opportunities, and current events. Provides networking, career development information, and connections for students interested in economics, finance, and policy. Open to all FSU students.

• Innovation Club at FSU

  Empowers business students to solve everyday problems through innovation workshops and creative thinking training. Hosts guest speakers and enters innovation competitions. Strong for students interested in entrepreneurship, product management, or tech-adjacent business roles.

• Find All Business Clubs — Herbert Wertheim College of Business

  Full directory of student organizations affiliated with the FSU College of Business, including accounting, marketing, MBA, and doctoral associations. The best starting point to find a club that matches your specific major or career interest.

The FSU Career Center runs workshops and professional development programs throughout the academic year. All events are listed in NoleNetwork — check regularly and register early as popular sessions fill quickly.

• Career Fairs & Workshop Calendar — NoleNetwork

  All upcoming Career Center workshops, events, career fairs, and employer sessions are in NoleNetwork. Filter by type and topic. Professional development workshops on networking, LinkedIn, salary negotiation, graduate school applications, and industry-specific topics are offered every semester.

• FSU Career Pathways — Competency Badges in Folio

  Earn verified competency badges by completing structured career development activities. Badges are added to your Folio digital portfolio and can be shared with employers. Covers six key professional competency areas aligned with NACE career readiness standards.

• Scams & Prevention — Protecting Your Job Search

  The FSU Career Center has seen an increase in sophisticated scams targeting students. Know the warning signs: texts confirming appointments you didn’t make, emails asking you to deposit a check, fake job offers requiring payment. All legitimate FSU Career Center communications come from @fsu.edu email addresses. Review the Scams & Prevention page on the Career Center site before responding to any unsolicited opportunity.

FSU’s Graduating Senior Survey has a 90%+ response rate — one of the highest in the country — making its salary and employment data unusually reliable. Use this data to calibrate your expectations and to benchmark offers.

• FSU Graduating Senior Survey — Salary & Hiring Data

  Annual survey of FSU graduating seniors reporting employment status, graduate school enrollment, salary, employer, and industry. 90%+ response rate due to university mandate. This is the most reliable source of FSU-specific career outcome data — use it to compare against your own target salary range.

• myFlorida Future — Salary by Major

  Florida state tool for salary and career data by major and program. Shows Florida-specific market rates, employment growth, and job demand by field. Endorsed by the FSU Career Center as a salary research resource.

• Blueprint by Major — Career Center

  Major-specific career roadmaps built by the FSU Career Center. Each major has its own Blueprint page with relevant employers, career paths, internship resources, and NoleNetwork job listings filtered to that field. Search your major at career.fsu.edu/blueprint/[your-major].

The FSU Career Center provides career advising and counseling completely free to all current students, alumni, and Tallahassee community members. Appointments are available in-person at the Dunlap Success Center and virtually through NoleNetwork.

• Book a Career Advising Appointment

  Schedule a 30-minute appointment with a Career Advisor via NoleNetwork. For general advising, résumé review, career exploration, and job search strategy. Drop-in advising available Monday–Friday 9am–4pm at the Dunlap Success Center — no appointment needed.

• Career Liaisons — Major-Specific Advising

  Career Liaisons specialize in specific colleges and majors at FSU. They provide industry-specific advising, employer connections, and career planning tailored to your field of study. Connect via NoleNetwork appointments.

• SDS 3340: Intro to Career Development (1–3 Credits)

  For-credit course covering life and career planning skills. Available for 1, 2, or 3 credit hours. Ideal for students who want structured career development integrated into their coursework. Drop-in advising also available to discuss the course.

• Career Center Road Map

  Year-by-year career development guide for FSU students. Outlines activities, goals, and milestones from freshman through senior year. Use this to identify where you are and what steps you should take next toward your career goals.

• Individual Career Counseling

  In-depth individual career counseling is available at select times for students with the greatest need, at the discretion of the Career Center. Contact career-advisors@fsu.edu if you have complex career decision-making needs beyond what a standard advising appointment covers.

FSU has a robust career exploration ecosystem with online tools, salary research, and a major-to-career mapping system. The Career Center Library holds 3,000+ resources on industries and employers.

• Explore Majors & Careers — myFlorida Future

  Florida’s official tool for researching salary data by major and career path. Compare earning potential across fields, explore job market trends, and align academic planning with career goals. Endorsed by the FSU Career Center.

• FSU Career Pathways — Earn Digital Badges in Folio

  Complete career development competencies and earn verified digital badges in FSU’s Folio platform. These badges demonstrate professional readiness to employers. Covers career exploration, job searching, networking, and professional branding.

• Career Center Library — 3,000+ Resources

  In-person and online library of career guides, industry overviews, employer directories, and occupational information. Located in the Dunlap Success Center. Career Advisors can direct you to the most relevant resources for your specific industry of interest.

• Candid Career Videos — On-Demand Career Learning

  On-demand video platform covering personal branding, job search strategy, networking, and more. Use to build career knowledge on your own schedule before or between advising appointments.

• Career Decision Making Guide

  FSU Career Center’s structured guide for students at a crossroads — helps bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Particularly useful for first- and second-year students who haven’t declared a major or are uncertain about their career direction.

The FSU Career Center provides both in-person and online résumé and cover letter resources. All students should upload an updated résumé to NoleNetwork before applying to InternFSU or on-campus recruiting opportunities.

• Résumé & Cover Letter Resources — Career Center

  Comprehensive online and in-person guides to building professional résumés and cover letters. Includes templates, sample documents, and writing guides tailored to FSU students across all majors.

• Drop-In Résumé Review

  Bring your résumé to Career Center drop-in hours (Mon–Fri 9am–4pm) for quick, same-day feedback from a Career Advisor. Best for a first pass before submitting to employers. No appointment needed.

• Scheduled Résumé Review Appointment

  Book a 30-minute scheduled appointment via NoleNetwork for an in-depth résumé review with a Career Advisor or Career Liaison. Preferred for students in specific industries who want major-specific feedback.

• Upload Your Résumé to NoleNetwork

  Required before applying to InternFSU positions or participating in on-campus recruiting. Instructions: log into NoleNetwork, click your profile, and upload under Documents. Employers can view your public résumé directly in the platform.

FSU offers multiple interview prep resources — 30-minute mock interviews with Career Advisors, employer-hosted mock interview events each semester, and 24/7 virtual practice platforms.

• Mock Interviews with Career Advisors

  30-minute mock interviews with Career Advisors via NoleNetwork. Book AT LEAST 48 hours in advance — slots fill quickly. Attach your résumé and cover letter as one 2-page document when requesting. Both in-person and virtual options available. Email career-advisors@fsu.edu if no slots are showing.

• Employer-Hosted Mock Interviews

  Each semester, the Career Center hosts real employers to conduct practice interviews with students. Search ‘Mock Interview with…’ under Jobs in NoleNetwork. These are industry-specific and offer feedback from actual hiring managers — more valuable than advisor-only practice for competitive roles.

• 24/7 Virtual Interview Practice Platform

  On-demand virtual interview practice platform accessible through the Career Center. Practice general, behavioral, and industry-specific questions at any time. Use this before scheduling a mock interview with an advisor to make the most of your time.

• On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) — Dunlap Success Center

  Top employers conduct first-round interviews at FSU’s state-of-the-art interview facility in the Dunlap Success Center. View and apply for OCI positions via NoleNetwork under Jobs. Available to all FSU students.

The FSU Career Center hosts career fairs, employer information sessions, and networking events throughout the year. Tallahassee’s status as Florida’s capital city means government and policy networking opportunities are uniquely accessible.

• Career Fairs & Events — NoleNetwork

  All career fairs, networking events, employer info sessions, and workshops are posted in NoleNetwork. Register in advance to confirm attendance. FSU hosts multiple fairs per semester including industry-specific events for business, engineering, health, education, and government fields.

• Mentor FSU — Alumni & Professional Mentorship

  Log in with your FSU ID to access a directory of professionals who volunteer to help FSU students with informational interviews, job shadowing, and career guidance. Strong network for Tallahassee, Florida, and government-sector connections.

• DC Study Away Program — Career Immersion in DC

  FSU’s Career Center runs a DC Study Away program giving students access to Washington DC government, policy, and nonprofit careers. Strong for students interested in public policy, government relations, law, or federal agencies. Check the Career Center for current program details.

• International Internship Resources — FSU Global

  FSU Global connects students with international internship opportunities. Resources in the Career Center Library include the Directory of International Internships and Going Global (requires FSU ID login). The FSU Global Scholars program helps secure summer internships at nonprofits in developing countries.

• Job Shadow Opportunities

  Arranged through Mentor FSU and the Career Center, job shadowing lets you spend time inside a company before committing to a full internship application. Ask your Career Advisor to help identify job shadowing contacts in your field of interest.

FSU has two flagship internship programs — InternFSU (on-campus, paid) and InternFSU:TLH (local Tallahassee companies) — plus NoleNetwork for broader opportunities. Students should also use the 3,000+ resource Career Center Library for industry-specific job boards.

• NoleNetwork — Primary Job & Internship Board

  FSU’s centralized job and internship database. Search by industry, type, and location. Set up job alerts to be notified of new postings. Also used for career fair registration, advising appointments, and on-campus interview sign-ups. Log in with FSU ID and password.

• InternFSU — Paid On-Campus Internships ($16/hr)

  FSU departments fund 50% of the $16/hour wage for 120-hour semester internships. 100 positions available per semester across departments statewide. Requires updated résumé in NoleNetwork. Graduate students are not eligible — undergraduates only. Apply early as positions fill quickly.

• InternFSU:TLH — Local Tallahassee Company Internships

  Partners with Tallahassee-area companies to create paid internship opportunities at $16/hour. Companies fund 100% of wages and receive up to a $1,500 rebate. Strong for students who want to build a local professional network in the Tallahassee region.

• Search Internships — Career Center Resource List

  Curated list of external internship databases and job boards maintained by the FSU Career Center Library. Includes sector-specific boards for engineering, finance, nonprofits, STEM, government, and more. Use as a supplement to NoleNetwork for niche industries.

• Going Global — International Opportunities (FSU ID Required)

  Network of international internship opportunities accessible via Going Global through FSU Secure Apps. Covers internships in major global cities and development-sector roles. Access requires FSU ID login.

• Countdown to Commencement — Senior Job Search Guide

  The Career Center’s dedicated resource for seniors approaching graduation. Covers employment strategy, offer negotiation, and timeline planning for full-time job searches. Includes industry-specific timelines so seniors know when to start and what to expect.

FSU has 650+ registered student organizations. The Herbert Wertheim College of Business hosts a range of career-focused clubs, several of which provide direct access to industry professionals, employer recruiting pipelines, and real investment fund management experience.

• FSU Securities Society

  Founded 2014, FSU’s premier undergraduate finance organization. Bridges the gap between markets and the classroom through hands-on security analysis and portfolio management workshops. Members focus on Investment Banking, Asset Management, Sales & Trading, and Wealth Management. Runs a portfolio competition and IB valuation competition each year. Direct verified URL: business.fsu.edu clubs page. [⚠️ Direct club website not verified — use College of Business clubs page to find current contact]

• Undergraduate Investment Group (UIG) — Student Investment Fund

  UIG is the RSO through which undergraduate students participate in the FSU Student Investment Fund (SIF), a real fund established in 2007. In summer, undergraduate students in the SIF course manage the fund directly. UIG students serve as analysts and sector heads. Fund managers perform real security research, pitch stocks, and make buy/sell decisions on actual capital.

• FSU Consulting Group

  Not-for-profit, entirely student-run consulting firm based in the FSU College of Business. Partners with businesses throughout Florida to solve real business problems using data-driven strategies. An advisory board provides oversight. Directly relevant to MBB and Big Four consulting recruiting — hands-on client experience distinguishes members in case interviews.

• FSU Real Estate Society

  Connects students with real estate professionals in development, lending, investment, brokerage, consulting, and law. Features regular professional speakers and organizes corporate tours each semester for hands-on industry exposure. Strong for students targeting real estate finance, private equity, or development careers.

• Women in Finance and Economics (WFE) at FSU

  Provides workshops and events in finance and economics careers for all students, with a focus on empowering women in the industry. Covers investment banking to corporate law. Open to all FSU students regardless of major or gender.

• Economics Club at FSU

  Hosts talks by economics experts from FSU and external institutions, covering career development, research opportunities, and current events. Provides networking, career development information, and connections for students interested in economics, finance, and policy. Open to all FSU students.

• Innovation Club at FSU

  Empowers business students to solve everyday problems through innovation workshops and creative thinking training. Hosts guest speakers and enters innovation competitions. Strong for students interested in entrepreneurship, product management, or tech-adjacent business roles.

• Find All Business Clubs — Herbert Wertheim College of Business

  Full directory of student organizations affiliated with the FSU College of Business, including accounting, marketing, MBA, and doctoral associations. The best starting point to find a club that matches your specific major or career interest.

The FSU Career Center runs workshops and professional development programs throughout the academic year. All events are listed in NoleNetwork — check regularly and register early as popular sessions fill quickly.

• Career Fairs & Workshop Calendar — NoleNetwork

  All upcoming Career Center workshops, events, career fairs, and employer sessions are in NoleNetwork. Filter by type and topic. Professional development workshops on networking, LinkedIn, salary negotiation, graduate school applications, and industry-specific topics are offered every semester.

• FSU Career Pathways — Competency Badges in Folio

  Earn verified competency badges by completing structured career development activities. Badges are added to your Folio digital portfolio and can be shared with employers. Covers six key professional competency areas aligned with NACE career readiness standards.

• Scams & Prevention — Protecting Your Job Search

  The FSU Career Center has seen an increase in sophisticated scams targeting students. Know the warning signs: texts confirming appointments you didn’t make, emails asking you to deposit a check, fake job offers requiring payment. All legitimate FSU Career Center communications come from @fsu.edu email addresses. Review the Scams & Prevention page on the Career Center site before responding to any unsolicited opportunity.

FSU’s Graduating Senior Survey has a 90%+ response rate — one of the highest in the country — making its salary and employment data unusually reliable. Use this data to calibrate your expectations and to benchmark offers.

• FSU Graduating Senior Survey — Salary & Hiring Data

  Annual survey of FSU graduating seniors reporting employment status, graduate school enrollment, salary, employer, and industry. 90%+ response rate due to university mandate. This is the most reliable source of FSU-specific career outcome data — use it to compare against your own target salary range.

• myFlorida Future — Salary by Major

  Florida state tool for salary and career data by major and program. Shows Florida-specific market rates, employment growth, and job demand by field. Endorsed by the FSU Career Center as a salary research resource.

• Blueprint by Major — Career Center

  Major-specific career roadmaps built by the FSU Career Center. Each major has its own Blueprint page with relevant employers, career paths, internship resources, and NoleNetwork job listings filtered to that field. Search your major at career.fsu.edu/blueprint/[your-major].