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UPCOMING EVENTS} Part Time Job Fair *

September 6th; 10 - 2 p.m.; Cohen Center Ballroom

} Career Development Services Open House September 11th; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Cohen Center 162

} Eagle Career Link Training for Students September 12th; 11 - 1 p.m.; Cohen Center 162 September 18th; 10 - 12 p.m.; Cohen Center 162

} JCPenny Suit-Up EventSeptember 23rd; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Gulf Coast Town Ctr

} Career Fair Prep WorkshopOctober 2nd; 4 - 5 p.m.; Cohen Center 162

} Career & Internship Fair *October 3rd; 11-3 p.m., Cohen Center Ballroom

} Law School Fair *October 12th; 11 -1 p.m., Cohen Center Ballroom

} Etiquette DinnerOctober 17th; 5 - 8 p.m.; Holiday Inn @ Airport/GCTC

} SWFL Regional Career Fair *October 18th; 9 - Noon and 1 - 3:30 p.m.FSW Campus Arena

} Senior Career Day & Career Fiesta!October 30th; Cohen Center 162

} U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering Expo * November 2nd; Whitaker Hall

} Tech Match *November 6th; Time TBA; Cohen Center Ballroom

} PR & Marketing Job and Internship Fair * November 7th; 11-1 p.m., Cohen Center Ballroom

} Teacher Recruitment Fair *November 9th; 9 - 11 a.m.; Cohen Center Ballroom

SERVICES OFFEREDAssessmentCampus EmploymentCareer CounselingCareer ExplorationCover Letter WritingEmployer ResearchGrad School Planning Internship SearchJob SearchJob Shadowing

LinkedIn Development Major ChoiceMock Interviews NetworkingOccupationalResearch Personal Statement Portfolios Resume WritingSalary Negotiations Walk-in Advising

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES239.590.7946

careercenter@fgcu.eduFirst Floor, Cohen Center

For more information on these events, please visit: studentservices.fgcu.edu/careers

*Meets the Soar in 4 Recruitment Event requirementJOBS & INTERNSHIPSEagle Career Link is FGCU’s online job and internship posting board, utilized by both on-campus and off-campus employers. www.fgcu-csm.symplicity.com

OCCUPATIONAL RESEARCHOccupational Outlook Handbook • Go to www.bls.gov/ooh• Under ‘Browse Occupations,’ access

fastest growing and highest paying jobs

RESOURCE GUIDECAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

MAJOR EXPLORATIONWhat Can I Do With This Major? Learn about the typical careers and types of employers that hire graduates with each major• Go to studentservices.fgcu/Careers• Click on ‘Major/Career Guidance’ under

‘Students & Alumni’

CAREER EXPLORATIONComplete four quick career assessments to learn how

your personality, interests, skills, and values match with occupations and majors.

CAREER COURSESSLS 1301 - Career PlanningF 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. An overview of career development theories and decision-making skills needed for career/life planning.

SLS 2302 - Career Success Strategies F 10:30 - 11:20 a.m. Clarify goals, develop a career plan, network, and develop interview skills.

COLLEGE TO CAREER: YOUR FOUR-YEAR PLAN

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ACTIVATE – Your Eagle Career Link account: http://fgcu-csm.symplicity.comEXPLORE – Use MyPlan.com to learn about how your interests, skills, and personality match with different career choices and the majors that can get you there.

RESEARCH – Gather employment and occupation information.

CONSULT – Meet with am Academic Advisor to discuss your academic progress.*

EXPERIMENT – Meet with a Career Advisor to discuss informational interviewing, part-time employment, job shadowing, or volunteering to help confirm your career/major choice.

PARTICIPATE – Find and join appropriate co-curricular activities (clubs, organizations, service learning) to build skills.

CONSULT – Meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss your academic progress.*

GOAL: Select your major *

GOAL: Meet with a Career Advisor *

GOAL: Complete an Internship *

GOAL: Attend a Career Fair *

* Indicates a requirement of SOAR IN 4. Students who graduate in 4 years, obtain full-time employment in the state of Florida and complete all SOAR IN 4 requirements are eligible to receive reimbursement for their first year's tuition. For complete requirements and eligibility criteria, go to fgcu.edu/AdmissionsAndAid/SoarIn4

FOLLOW US: FGCU Career Development Services FGCU Career Development #fgcucareerservices@FGCUCareer

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES239.590.7946 careercenter@fgcu.edu First Floor, Cohen Center

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}YEAR CONNECT – Join a professional association and continue building your network of contacts.

EXPERIENCE – Complete an internship, co-op, or similar work-related experience.

CONSULT – Meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss your academic progress.*

EXPERIENCE – Complete an internship, cooperative education, research project, practicum, or similar work-related experience.*

PREPARE – Meet with Career Development Services for resume assistance, interview training, and job search advising, as well as attend recruitment events.*

CONSULT – Meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss your academic progress.*