A Four Year Academic and Career Planning Guide - The Career ...

Advising FirstWho Are We?Advising First is a program within the Division ofUndergraduate Studies at Florida State University.The program places professional academic advisorsthroughout the University’s many academicunits, as well as other off-site locations to assistundergraduate students with a variety of academicand non-academic issues. Currently, Advising Firsthas approximately 40 professional advisors workingin numerous locations across campus.What We Do?Advising First staff provide academic advising tohelp FSU students meet liberal studies, major, anduniversity requirements. Along with being housedin colleges and departments, our advisors are alsoavailable in the UCA Advising Center, Eppes,Oglesby Union, Strozier Library, Suwannee DiningHall, and a variety of other “floating locations”across campus.The Eppes Advising Center focuses on advisingfreshman and sophomore students who are not readyto declare an intended major. This center worksclosely with undecided/exploratory students tohelp them take the appropriate liberal studies andintroductory courses while exploring their availableacademic and career options. The UCA AdvisingCenter focuses on assisting students with majorchanges and working with students who are requiredto change their major under the university’s new“mapping” system, a process we call “re-vising.”Why Should You Come to See Us?In order to graduate from FSU, students mustcomplete a combination of Liberal Studies,University, and major requirements. Meeting all ofthese requirements can sometimes feel overwhelmingfor students. Advising First advisors are extremelyknowledgeable about these requirements, and canwork closely with you to make sure that you stay onan efficient path toward graduation.How Should You Contact Us?Our main office is located at A3200 UniversityCenter, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL32306, (850) 644-3430. The WJB Advising Center islocated in Room 106, William Johnston Building,Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306, (850)645-2847. Visit our Web site at advisingfirst.fsu.eduto look up contact information for our individualacademic advisors by major and/or interest area.Some of our advisors offer “drop-in” sessions, whileothers request that you make an appointment. Pleasecontact individual advisors to inquire about theirdrop-in and/or appointment procedures. Rememberto see your academic advisor early and often!NotesAction Steps6Creating a Four-Year Academic and Career Plan

The Career CenterWho Are We?We are an easy access, “all-in-one”career servicescenter designed to meet the needs of every studentfrom freshmen or graduate level. We are here to helpyou wherever you are planning your major or career,job hunting, or searching for other post-graduationplans.What Can We Do for You?Our staff can assist you with career and academicplanning, job search strategies, and application tograduate and professional schools. At the CareerCenter you also can explore your skills, interests,and other work preferences and how these relate toyour career and academic goals. You can also usethe Center’s state-of-the art computer-based careerguidance lab to learn about yourself and your careeroptions. Our library contains more than 3,000 printand multimedia resources to help you research youroptions, including occupations, fields of study, andemployers.Why Should You Come to See Us?We encourage all students to come get help withtheir career and employment questions. You may beconfused about your initial major choice or tryingto decide whether to switch majors. Career advisorscan guide you through the decision-making processand provide resources that will enable you to makea more informed decision. You may be trying toexpand your knowledge of how you can use yourmajor in the world of work. The Career Centercan help you better understand the wide varietyof occupations that might fit your interests andacademic goals.By taking advantage of the Career Center’sSeminoleLink resources, you can access co-op andinternship positions, part-time job opportunities,mock (practice) interviewing, as well as opportunitiesfor full time employments. We can help you polishyour resume and cover letters, improve yourinterviewing skills, and develop a winning job searchstrategy. The Career Center also provides a Webbasedportfolio service to help you document yourskills and accomplishments in pursuit of your futuregoals.How Should You Contact Us?Visit our main office in 1200 Dunlap Success Center(DSC) Career advisors are available on a drop-inbasis, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (exceptFridays 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.). We have satellite offices inthe Colleges of Business and Engineering. Eveninghours are available on Tuesday in the fall and springsemesters. The Career Center Web site, career.fsu.edu, contains a great deal of information thatcan support your career planning and job searchactivities. Call 644-6431 or chat via our Web site formore information.Action StepsNotesCreating a Four-Year Academic and Career Plan7

The timeis now...850.644.6431 • career.fsu.eduAdvising First • Division of Undergraduate Studies213 Eppes Hall & 3200 University Center A (UCA)Tallahassee, Florida 32306850.644.3430 • advisingfirst.fsu.eduAlternative Format Available. Revised 02/09 Pub ID: 2