Career Coaching
Business Career Services offers individualized career coaching services to College of Business students at any stage in their professional journey. It uses a coaching model that is action-oriented, student-led and co-creative. Our career coaching appointments emphasize accountability and follow through. Some common topics of discussion include:
- What should I do with my life?
- How do I find a job I like?
- How do I make professional contacts?
- How can I make myself attractive to future employers?
- What resources exist at FSU and the College of Business to help me succeed professionally?
Make a one-on-one appointment with a career coach to start preparing for a successful career.
Undergraduate Student Appointments
Undergraduate students in the College of Business can make an appointment to meet with a career coach through Campus Connect. To access Campus Connect, log in to your myFSU portal (https://my.fsu.edu) and click on the CC icon. In Campus Connect, click on the blue "Get Advising" button and choose "Special Programs," then choose "COB Business Career Services." Follow the prompts to schedule your appointment.
Graduate Student Appointments
If you are a graduate student in the College of Business and would like to meet with a career coach, please email BCS@business.fsu.edu to request an appointment.
Career Resources
Resources provided by Business Career Services help students to successfully navigate the job market and achieve their career goals.
Jobscan
Welcome to the FSU College of Business’ secret weapon: Jobscan!
Ever wondered why your dream job feels out of reach despite having a stellar resume? We’ve partnered with Jobscan to decode the mystery! Fine-tune your resume by analyzing it against specific job descriptions.
Jobscan highlights crucial keywords, skills and qualifications employers are looking for. By tailoring your resume to match each job posting, you'll stand out against Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and catch recruiters' attention. Let Jobscan be your guide to unlocking more interview opportunities and landing your ideal job. Say goodbye to missed chances and hello to a brighter career future with Jobscan!
Use your Jobscan account to:
Build your ATS-friendly resume
Ensure your resume is fully captured by the ATS with Jobscan’s resume builder. Utilize any of their nine templates to showcase all your relevant skills, experience and awards. Video Tutorial
Search for roles with Job Feed
Using Jobscan’s internal job board, you can save open roles in your profile and immediately start optimizing your resume to the position. Video Tutorial
Optimize your resume to the job
With Jobscan’s latest editing tool, PowerEdit3, find out what ATS a company is using, and start tailoring your resume to its behavior. Add missing skills and get AI assistance when elaborating on your experience. Video Tutorial
Generate a Cover Letter in seconds
Get a boost from AI when crafting your cover letter using Jobscan’s Cover Letter Generator. Jobscan will craft a cover letter that highlights your skills and experience that directly relate to the job you are applying for. Video Tutorial
Keep track of your applications
Stay organized with Jobscan’s Job Tracker. Keep track of every application, interview and job offer you receive in this drag-and-drop kanban board. Video Tutorial
Update your Linkedin profile
Scan your Linkedin profile to see how well your skills and experience match with the roles you want to apply for. Use the suggestions from Jobscan’s Linkedin Optimization report to update your Linkedin header, summary, skills and experience so your profile can stand out to recruiters. Video Tutorial
Additional Resources:
- Jobscan Tutorial E-book
- How to create an ATS resume
- Avoid These ATS Resume Formatting Mistakes
- Take a look at what these ATS do:
How to Log In:
Click here to login with your FSU student email and password.
Career Building Events
Business Career Services offers professional development events, including its workshops, each semester. Whether the events are led by the BCS team or an industry expert, students can explore career opportunities, connect with industry leaders and learn important skills essential for professional success.
Course Instruction
Business Career Services facilitators teach the following required course for all business students:
GEB 1030 Development for Business Careers
This course is designed for students who intend to major in business. Career options in various business disciplines are described. Appropriate personal characteristics and skills required for a successful business career are discussed. This course cultivates critical thinking as it relates to these and other academic and career development topics.
The college uses this course focused on professional development to introduce students to a variety of career opportunities and to assist them in discovering their own personal strengths and weaknesses, professional interests and work preferences. The curriculum also leads students in setting academic and professional goals, while defining their essential interpersonal or "soft" skills.
Course topics include:
- Understanding Business Culture, Ethics and Etiquette
- Cultivating Self-Awareness
- Defining Success and Embracing Failure
- Exploring All Career Resources at FSU
- Researching Professional Paths
- Expanding Professional Networks
- Communicating Professionally
- Understanding Job Descriptions
- Managing Stress and Other Key Intrapersonal Skills
- Building A Professional Brand
- Dressing to Impress
- Managing Conflict and Other Essential Interpersonal Skills
