Career Guides

The guides listed below are designed to assist you in the career planning and job search process. Print versions of these guides and additional information on these topics are available in the Career Center Library, Room 1200 in the Dunlap Success Center.

From Freshman to Graduate

• 2024-2025 Career Guide (Download PDF with clickable links)
  Alternative format available upon request
• Using the Career Center as a Graduate Student

Plan Your Career

• Roadmap to Career Success
• Choosing a Major or Occupation
• Choosing a Major or Occupation (Fillable Version)
• Choosing a Major: A Guide for Families
• Transitioning From The Military

Considering Graduate School

• Considering Grad School
• Applying to Graduate School Timeline
• Write Your Personal Statement

Graduate Student Resources

• Using the Career Center as a Graduate Student
• Considering Employment in a Faculty Position
• Searching for a Job in Academia

Gain Experience

• Job Shadowing and Information Interviews
• Making the Most of Experiential Learning Opportunities

Prepare for a Job Search

Resumes & CVs

• Resume Writing
• Highlighting your Experiences During Covid-19
• Federal Resume
• Writing a Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letters

Networking and Personal Brand

• LinkedIn for Students
• Job Shadowing and Information Interviews
• Virtual Career Fair Tips
• Preparing for a Career Fair
• Using Proper Etiquette

Job Interviews

• Dress to Impress
• Interview Guide
• Researching Potential Employers

Your Job Search

• Searching for a Job
  • Searching for a Job in Tallahassee
  • Searching for a Job as an International Student
  • Searching for a Part-time or Summer Job
  • Searching for a Temporary Job
  • Working Abroad

Salary & Negotiations

• Negotiating Job Offers
• First Year on the Job
• Salary and Hiring Data
• Salary Negotiation Tips
• Prepare to Negotiate Salary
• How to ask for a Salary Increase
• Big Interview Negotiations Curriculum
• Job Offer Evaluation Worksheet
• Benefits Checklist
• Salary Form for Occupations
• Calculate your Personal Salary Range

User's Guides for Career Center Tools

• Career Portfolio User's Guide
• Using Career Portfolio in an Academic Job Search

To get assistance deciding which resources would work best for you, come to the Career Center and speak to a career advisor . You may also check the Calendar of Workshops and Events for upcoming workshops on these and other topics.