Seminole Futures: Digital Employer Packet

Welcome to
Seminole Futures
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!

 

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

 

Thursday, February 6, 2025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST
Donald. L. Tucker Civic Center
505 W Pensacola Street, Tallahassee FL 32301

 

Printing note:  we anticipate between 1,500-2,000 students at Seminole Futures!  There are no printing facilities for employers at the Civic Center, 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 a personalized follow up.

 

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. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:30 a.m. - Employer check in opens.  We will have Career Center staff available to help carry your materials and show you to your table.  Employer breakfast will also be available in room A-1 (next to the exhibit hall)
9 a.m.- Noon - Career Fair Open to Job Seekers
Noon - 1 p.m. - Employer Lunch - Career Fair Closed - All students asked to leave and exhibit hall closed
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Career Fair Open to Job Seekers
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Clean up & departure - see you next semester!

 

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 Seminole Futures, making it easy to find top talent and manage your schedule.  Build out your interview schedule during the Career Fair with stand-out students, invite them to interview the following day, and provide us with a copy of your schedule morning of.  Fair Day After's are facilitated by the Career Center staff and are located in the Dunlap Success Center.  To request an interview space:

  • Within NoleNetwork, click the "OCR/Interviews" option in the left menu, then "Schedules".
  • Click the "Request a Schedule" box in the middle of the page and fill out your request.  Remember:
    • Select the recruiting session "Spring Interviews 2025"
    • OCR Model: None - Room reservation only
    • Select your date
    • Select your number of rooms
    • Select your length of interview
    • Note: you do not need to link a job to this request. 

Please note, on site day of interviews are not available for this event. The request will be approved in 24-36 hours.  Please reach out to Brittney Pieper (bpieper@fsu.edu) with any questions. 

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

We encourage all students to research employers attending Seminole Futures 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 Seminole Futures 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 recent grads 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 between 1,500-2,000 students at Seminole Futures!  There are no printing facilities for employers at the Civic Center, 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 a personalized follow up. 

 

Helpful Links

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!

The last day to add/modify any add-on's for Seminole Futures is January 9, 2025.  Add-on's can include:

  • Electricity ($75.00) - electricity will not be available for purchase at the event. 
  • Additional Table ($300.00) - does not add additional reps to your registration
  • Additional Reps ($80.00 each) - Four (4) representatives are included in your registration. Additional reps are $75 per person. This covers entry into the event along with all event benefits for the individual. Max limit for employer representatives for Seminole Futures is 8 per registration (Gold and Garnet sponsorships receive 7 and 4 representatives respectively; Champion Partners have a maximum of 10 representatives per registration). 
  • Additional Chairs ($50.00 each) - Two (2) chairs come with each table.  Each table can accommodate a maximum of four (4) chairs.

Shipping/Handling of Materials

In-Bound Shipping

Career fair materials can be shipped to:

Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
505 W. Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301

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 20, 2025.  Packages can be received Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm EST.  All packages will be located at your booth upon arrival.  Please be sure your packages are scheduled to arrive during these parameters.  Packages that arrive outside of these parameters may not make it to your booth.  

We highly encourage you to track your packages to ensure Civic Center has received them.  Due to the set-up of the event and package receipt process, we are unable to confirm if packages have been received.  We also encourage you to bring all tracking information for your packages in the case of a missing box.  

Return Shipping

At the end of the fair, please take your materials to the loading dock for outbound shipping.  Packages must be to the loading dock by 4:30 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.  All packages are scheduled for pickup on Friday, February 7, 2025.  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 (updates)

Employers may unload materials at the loading dock (located on Madison Street).  After unloading your vehicle, you may park in the Civic Center Parking Lot.  

Employers that do not need to unload materials at the loading dock can enter the Civic Center Parking Lot at the front entrance (located on Pensacola Street).  

 

  • Red shaded area: employer parking
  • Blue arrow - loading dock (you can unload here)
  • Green arrow - front entrance (enter here to park)

Booth Setup Information

Each booth is 8' wide and 8' deep and comes with one 6' table and two chairs.  

Breakfast & Lunch

Lunch is served buffet style.  If you have any special dietary need (beyond what is listed on your registration), please contact Tiffany Leung at tleung@fsu.edu by January 9, 2025.  After this date, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate special dietary needs. (Gluten and Vegan requested meals: these will be held in the kitchen). Career Center staff members will connect with you at the event for further instructions.

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 is January 9, 2025 by 5:00 PM 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 Tiffany Leung at tleung@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.  Should the event be cancelled, the organization may request in writing a refund of 50% of their total registration fee. 

 

 

 

 

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