STEM Career & Internship Fair: Digital Employer Packet

Welcome to the
STEM
Career & Internship Fair!

 

Please see below for important information regarding the event and remember to share with the representatives that will be attending the event.  This site will be updated leading up to the event with relevant information.  We encourage you to save this site and reference it often!

 

Important Update: Due to Federal requirements (8 U.S. Code 1324b), signage that indicates work authorization is a condition of employment or would be used as a screening tool may not be displayed. 

 

We're excited to see you on campus and do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions!

 

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. EDT
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

2525 Pottsdamer St., Tallahassee, FL 32310

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Employer Arrival & Setup  
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Employer Breakfast Available Building B; 2nd floor; Room B221
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Employer Lounge Available Building A; 1st Floor; Room A115
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Recruiting Career Fair Buildings A & B; 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Floors
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Employer Lunch (event does not shut down for lunch) Building B; 2nd Floor: Room B221
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Employer take down and clean up (must be done by 4:00 p.m.)  

 

Top 5 Ways to Maximize Traffic at Your Booth

1. Request a room for day after interviews

Day after interviews offer a centralized, convenient location and timeframe for students to interview with employers.  Build your interview schedule at the STEM Fair, making it easy to find top talent and manage your schedule.  To request an interview space:

  • Within NoleNetwork, click the "OCR/Interviews" option in the left menu
  • Click the "Request a Schedule" box in the middle of the page and fill out your request
  • Remember to select "Room Only" in the schedule type
  • Click "Submit" - requests will be processed within 48 hours and you'll receive a confirmation email once approved.

Please note, on site day of interviews are not available for this event. 

2. Post your jobs and update your Employer profile on NoleNetwork

We encourage all students to research employers attending the STEM Fair ahead of time, and an up-to-date NoleNetwork profile is not only the best way to show commitment to offering competitive student opportunities, but also a means to ensure students show up prepared to discuss them with you at the Fair! An updated NoleNetwork employer profile turns a curious student into an educated and engaged STEM Fair attendee and applicant!

To post your positions in NoleNetwork,

  • Log into NoleNetwork and select 'Jobs' and 'Job Postings' on the left side of the menu.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the garnet 'Post A Job' button.
  • Complete your job posting!  Remember to tailor your job description and any other information to students!
  • Click submit.
  • Note: approval for job postings can take anywhere from 1-3 business days, depending on volume. 
3. Request access to resume books

The Resume Books section in NoleNetwork is a compilation of public FSU student and alumni resumes.  With access, you can filter for specific criteria, such as class level, degree level, GPA, graduation date, major and more, as well as search via key word within the document.  Download your list into a PDF or email students directly to invite them to visit you at the fair!

To request access to resume books in NoleNetwork,

  • Click 'Surveys' on the left side of the menu
  • Click "Employer Resume Book User Agreement Policy" and fill out the user agreement survey
  • You will be granted access within three business days

Please email HireANole@fsu.edu with questions regarding Resume Books in NoleNetwork.

4. Connect with Student Organizations (RSO's)

We highly recommend you connect with student organizations to help build your brand awareness.  Many organizations are eager to connect with employers to plan visits, workshops, and more.  Plus, when you plan to host interviews or visit campus, these connections can help spread the word!

Note: these organizations are more active during the fall and spring semesters.  Find a full list online at NoleCentral (https://nolecentral.dsa.fsu.edu/organizations).

For College of Business specific organizations, visit https://business.fsu.edu/students/clubs-organizations .  Other employers have had success connecting with: Women in Business, Alpha Kappa Psi, and Delta Sigma Pi.  

For FAMU-FSU College of Engineering specific organizations, the College provides a full list at https://eng.famu.fsu.edu/student-organizations .  They have various websites and social media pages you can utilize to reach out directly to student members and/or faculty advisors.  

5. Embrace Technology

Digital employer packet: we will update this site leading up to the fair with all logistical information, tips to win, and more!  Be sure to check back often!

QR Codes: we anticipate 1,000 students at the Stem Fair!  There are no printing facilities for employers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, so we won't be able to physically print more handouts for you if you run out.  Go green and offer a QR code (or other link) at your table instead.  Having students enter their information into a linked online form is also a great way to compile contacts for personalize follow up. 

Registration Details

Need to see if you requested electricity?  How many reps did you say would attend?  Need a copy of your invoice?  All of this information is available on NoleNetwork!  Here’s how to access:

  1. Log into NoleNetwork and click “events” and then “career fairs” on the left side
  2. Scroll until you see the fair you registered for and click the “registered” button next to the event
  3. Select the fair you are registered for.
  4. On the left side, click "Confirmed" (in green) to access your registration.
  5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select "modify".
  6. Click through the "next" button until you get to the section you wish to modify.
  7. Click "review and confirm" at the very bottom of the page, and then submit!

Please note, the last day to add additional representatives, or request electricity is December 26, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. EST.   Electricity will not be available for purchase at the event.  

Helpful Links

Shipping/Handling of Materials

In-Bound Shipping

Career fair materials can be shipped to:

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Career Fair - Room B202B
ATTN: STEM Career Fair (YOUR COMPANY NAME)
2525 Pottsdamer Street
Tallahassee, FL 32310-6046

Boxes need to be clearly labeled with your company name.  If your company has more than one (1) box, please number them appropriately.  Items cannot be received prior to January 9, 2024.  Packages can be received Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm EST.  All packages will be located at your booth upon arrival.  

Return Shipping

At the end of the fair, please take your materials to the Building A, Room A115 of the College of Engineering for outbound shipping.  Packages must be to this location by 4:00 p.m. Employers are responsible for providing your own box and shipping labels with your account number.  The Career Center will not be held responsible for any materials left without proper identification for return shipping.  

If you need packages shipped out earlier, we encourage you to take them to a local FedEx or UPS store as you leave the event. The closest locations are:

Unloading & Parking

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering does not require a parking pass.  Please note, these spaces are first-come, first-serve and are open to students as well.  If you require parking accommodations (ex. handicapped spot), please email Abbey Hale at amhale@fsu.edu.  

 

Breakfast & Lunch

Lunch is served buffet style.  If you have any special dietary need, please contact Abbey Hale (amhale@fsu.edu) by December 26, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. EST.  After this date, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate special dietary needs.

Click here to view the menu for breakfast and lunch!

Hotel Accommodations

Nearby Hotels

Hotels close to FSU, Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, and the FAMU/FSU College of Engineering include:

Aloft Tallahassee Downtown
Four Points by Sheraton – Tallahassee Downtown
Hampton Inn and Suites – Tallahassee Capitol
DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee
Hyatt House Tallahassee 

 

More information on these and other local hotels can be found at https://career.fsu.edu/employers/plan-your-travel.   

Payment Options

We accept payment by check or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express).  Checks can be mailed to the Career Center, and credit card payments can be made in NoleNetwork or over the phone with a Career Center staff member.  We are not able to take payment via ACH or EFT.   **Payment is due prior to arrival to the fair. 

  • Credit card payments can be made once the registration is approved and you receive an invoice via email. 

  • Credit card disputes leading to chargeback will incur a $15 fee.
  • All credit card payments are processed by Symplicity.

Make checks payable to "Florida State University" (Federal Tax ID No. 591961248). Please mail your check and copy of your invoice to:

FSU Career Center
Dunlap Success Center
Attention: Career Fair Payments Office
PO Box 3064162
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4162

 

Click here for instructions to update your registration and pay via credit card

Cancellation, No-Show, and Refund Policy

The last day to cancel any part of your registration (full or add-ons) and receive a refund will be December 26, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. EST. If you register after this deadline, you will not be eligible for a refund. Any cancellations or changes to your registration after this time will not receive a refund or transfer to another event.  All cancellations must be in writing, submitted to Abbey Hale at amhale@fsu.edu.

Registered organizations who fail to show up at the event will still be charged for the event. Career fair "no-shows" are not entitled to transfers or refunds at any time. This is also applicable to virtual fair "no-shows." No-shows forfeit their entire registration fee and materials and are not eligible to roll the registration package over to another event. Outstanding bills from previous events will prevent employers from participating in future career fairs.

 

IN CASE OF EVENT CANCELLATION:  If a catastrophic event (extreme weather conditions, cancellations due to COVID restrictions, or other similar circumstances) occurs and the University is closed, the event will be cancelled or rescheduled.  Should the event not be rescheduled or an employer is unable to attend on the new date, the organization may request a credit towards registration to a future event or a refund, which will be 75% of the registration fee. 

 

 

Day-After Interviews

We will be hosting on-campus interviews at the FSU Career Center (available to all FAMU engineering majors and all FSU majors).  To request interview space for the day after the career fairs you must complete the “Request a Schedule” form located in the OCR/Interviews section within NoleNetwork. For more information please visit http://career.fsu.edu/Employers/Hire-A-Nole/On-Campus-Recruiting or contact Heather Lazar at heather.lazar@fsu.edu.

 

 

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