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Welcome to The Seminole Link newsletter! It is our hope that this newsletter will keep you informed about FSU and the Career Center. If you have suggestions for future editions of this newsletter, please let us know!
The FSU Career Center Announces New Director Myrna Hoover
The Florida State University Career Center is pleased to announce Myrna Hoover as the new Director effective Friday, March 16, 2012. Ms. Hoover holds both a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Communication from Florida State University and brings 25 years of leadership and career services experience to this role. Most recently she served as The Career Center's Program Director for Employer Relations and Recruitment Services. In this role, Ms. Hoover was responsible for managing centralized recruitment programs to meet the needs of students, alumni and employers; supervising the execution of career events; managing on campus interviewing; overseeing campus and community outreach, and more. She directs facilities on both the main FSU campus and in the College of Engineering. In addition to serving as Program Director, Ms. Hoover assisted in the creation and implementation of the Placement Partner Program; a program that helps employers to establish a high-profile recruiting presence on FSU's campus.
Ms. Hoover, a leader in the career services field, currently serves as the Chair of the Employer Relations Knowledge Group for the Southern Association of Colleges and Employers, and is also on both the technology as well as the membership committee. She is also involved in the National Association of Colleges and Employers, and served as the President of the Florida Career Professionals Association. She has presented numerous times at national, regional and state associations. Ms. Hoover is also a Lifetime Honorary Member and past President of the Florida Career Professionals Association. She is also the recipient of that association’s 2002 Brownlee Award for outstanding service and excellence in the field of Career Services. She has taught courses in Introduction to Career Development, Business Communication, First Year Experience, Speech Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Psychology of Oral Communication, Public Relations and Interviewing.
In addition to Ms. Hoover’s professional accomplishments, she has been the recipient of numerous awards from the FSU Division of Student Affairs, College of Business, and Florida Career Professionals Association. The FSU Division of Student Affairs has recognized Ms. Hoover for her role as a “Student Mentor� and leader with the presentation of two "Star Awards" and two "Project/Program" awards for innovative programing. She also received the Exemplary Service Award in 1999 from FSU for her dedication to postsecondary education.
As Director of The FSU Career Center, Ms. Hoover will manage a staff of 24 and oversee the office’s career advising, experiential learning, and employer relations units. She is married to Paul Hoover, retired Bureau Chief for FWC, and is the mother of two sons who currently attend FSU, Justin and Tyler Unger.
Advertise in The FSU Annual Career Center Career Guide - Early bird rates offered through March 16, 2012.
Convey your unique recruitment message to over 6,000 students seeking internships or full-time employment at Florida State University career expos and events by advertising in The Career Guide - the OFFICIAL publication of The Career Center.
Authored by Career Center staff, The Career Guide delivers career planning, interviewing, job search, and on-campus recruiting information directly into the hands of the career-focused students that you would like to attract, meet, and hire. Even if you are not actively recruiting on campus, but want to reach students and show your support for The Career Center, advertising in The Career Guide is the way to do it!
Take advantage of this highly targeted method for reaching the best and brightest students at Florida State University by advertising in The 2012-2013 Career Guide!
| Employer Ad Rates | Regular | Early Bird (by March 16) |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 page (4.1875 in x 5.4375 in) | $1200 | $1000 |
| 1/2 page (8.375 in x 5.4375 in) | $1900 | $1700 |
| Full page (8.375 in x 10.875 in) | $2400 | $2200 |
Please direct all ad materials or technical questions to Natalie Kates, Promotions and Publications Coordinator, by phone at (850) 644-6434 or by email.
Please direct all payments or other questions to Christen Perry, Assistant Director of Employer Relations and Career Events, by phone at (850) 644-9773 or by email.
Get more information about this advertising opportunity and download the 2011-12 Career Guide PDF here.
Engineering Day & Seminole Futures Registration Now Open
Now is the time to reserve your spot for our fall expositions! Registration is now open for both Engineering Day (Wednesday, September 19) and Seminole Futures (Thursday, September 20). Both events offer the opportunity for students to meet employers and search for full-time, co-op, and internship opportunities with for-profit, non-profit, and government agencies. More information on Engineering Day can be found here and for Seminole Futures click here.
| Spring 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, April 24 | Education and Library Career Expo 10 am - 2 pm Location TBA |
| Fall 2012 | |
| Engineering Day | Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Time: 9 am - 3 pm Location: FAMU/FSU College of Engineering |
| Seminole Futures (All Majors Career Expo) | Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012 Time: 9 am - noon and 1 - 3 pm Location: Leon County Civic Center |
| Graduate and Professional School Exposition | Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Oglesby Union Courtyard |
| Spring 2013 | |
| Engineering Day | Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Time: 9 am - 3 pm Location: FAMU/FSU College of Engineering |
| Seminole Futures (All Majors Career Expo) | Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Time: 9 am - noon and 1 - 3 pm Location: Leon County Civic Center |
| Health Professions Exposition | Date: Thursday, February 21, 2013 Time: 11 am - 3 pm Location: College of Nursing Lobby (Duxbury Hall) |
| Education & Library Career Exposition | Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Location: Oglesby Union Ballrooms |
Career Center Presents at Local Job Workshop
Wisdom's Wellspring hosted a job workshop in Havana (30 minutes north of Tallahassee) and a team of our career professionals attended to present on helpful job tips. More details of the event are available at the Havana Herald. Thank you to our staff for your continued support of the community!
SEC/ACC Virtual Career Fair
Florida State University students & alumni are invited to participate in the SEC/ACC career fair to meet employers live in a virtual setting. This event is officially sponsored by SEC & ACC universities. For more information on the virtual fair or to register your organization, click here.
Garnet and Gold Scholar Society Induction
The Garnet and Gold Scholar Society, launched in November 2010 by FSU President Eric Barron, aims to recognize exceptional students who realize that learning and engagement happens in and outside of the classroom. The program is developed from five engagement areas: leadership, internship, service, international experience, and research. Students who wish to be a Garnet and Gold Scholar must have experience in three of the five areas and complete a synthesis project. There will be 85 new members inducted into the society on April 18th.
Tallahassee Engineering Networking Night
The Tallahassee Engineers Networking Night is designed to introduce local organizations in the field of engineering to students and faculty at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Building A Atrium,
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
At the beginning of the event, a representative from each organization will have the opportunity to give a brief presentation explaining the purpose and functions of their organization to the students. More information can be found here.
Employer Panels
The Career Center course, Introduction to Career Development, is seeking career professionals to participate in panels allowing current students to interact with employers and ask questions about general hiring processes, interview tips, and more! The available dates and times are listed below. If you are interested in participating in a career class panel, please contact Julia Kronholz.
| Thursday, March 29 | 9:30 - 10:45 am |
| Thursday, March 29 | 11 am - 12:15 pm |
| Monday, April 2 | 9:30 - 10:45 am |
| Monday, April 2 | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm |
| Monday, April 2 | 3:35 - 4:50 pm |
Thanks for your partnership this past year, and look for the next newsletter at the beginning of fall recruiting!