"Network, be open to all opportunities, and make sure there is a career path that you are interested in pursuing beyond just the entry-level role."
"This internship opportunity is the perfect stepping stone into the professional marketing world. I am thankful that I was able to find it through my network of fellow Noles."
"This experience helped me grow confident that I have the skills and abilities to succeed in my field. I always knew I liked social media on a personal level, but now I feel like I have the creative mind, writing abilities, and communication skills to succeed with it professionally."
"This experience allowed to experience what it is like working under someone and receiving feedback on designs."
"One major takeaway from my work with film club is to always be one step ahead."
"Applying my creative skills and creating quality content for the graduate students was my driving force throughout the internship."
"This will help prepare me for life after graduation because I will be able to help any company or office I work with in handling our responsibilities professionally."
"Tenacity is a necessity. Graduate school is challenging and requires sacrifice. Keep your eyes on the prize."
"This fellowship has certainly clarified my personal belief in the importance of public servants and grown my commitment to serving others."
"My greatest hope is that my contribution to scholarly letters will fuel in others the same intellectual curiosity that first drew me to the field."
"It is my goal to heal and improve mental & physical health outcomes, as well as family relationships via personal finance intervention."
KAI TILLMAN
"Each day was a new experience. It (my internship) gave me the best opportunity to grow and develop."
"I especially enjoyed the work-life balance at IEM. It was a healthy work environment with strong leaders who were constantly challenging one another and building each other up. I hope to find this is my next work environment."
MICHELLE N. PARJEA
"This was such a learning process that I will forever be grateful for. I cannot wait to make a full-time career out of this one day!"
NATALIE CEVALLOS
"This internship definitely taught me a lot about the role art can play in a professional setting. Not many people realize that art is everywhere, and functions in a variety of forms. Interning at the Master Craftsman Studio, provided me with answers regarding my future career path."
"This experience did help clarify my career path...I now realize my true passion for marketing and I am more certain that marketing is the career track for me."
"Through this experience, I gained greater confidence in my interviewing and writing skills. This also allowed me to express my creative side, which is rare through my majors."
KASSIDY BRAZIEL
"This was such a learning process that I will forever be grateful for. I cannot wait to make a full-time career out of this one day!"
"This experience has been the bridge between theory learned through curriculum, and real-world application."
"You cannot be afraid to fail, and when you do fail you need to examine that experience and learn from it."
ALison Speer
"Becoming a leader with an organization that pushes huge projects internationally, has inspired me to continue to push creative boundaries and pursue a career with a large company who is also working to push the limits."
"Working along with Florida Highway Patrol has increased my ability to know more about the criminal justice system and increased my passion to continue my education and professional work."
MORGAN GRIFFIN
"I can honestly say that I feel more prepared for my job search after college because of everything I have learned from my experience with Madison Social."
"Be a sponge. Soak up as much knowledge as possible, it will not only make you a more in-tune employee, but it will also contribute to your personal growth journey. It is important to listen, actively participate, and ask questions for clarification when needed."
"This experience has provided me with direct exposure to help me confirm that a career in marine research and conservation is exactly what I want to do in the future."
MIKAYLA BUCKLEY
"This experience got me really excited about the future of space exploration. While I realized that I may not want to continue work in my current field, it provided me with invaluable experiences and helped guide me to a new potential career path."
"The Career Center was an extremely helpful resource when polishing my resume which eventually helped me land my internship opportunity."
Dhevathi Rajan Rajagopalan Kannan
"My goal is to make a more efficient world through the use of technology."
MIKEY SIMON
"This experience gave me clarity on what this industry is truly like, beyond what you see on the television. I definitely am more interested in this career path than I was when I first applied for the internship."
“The experience I have had at Danfoss has lead me to completely reorganize my process of thinking on my feet, to solve industry projects in the most efficient way possible."
"My goal is to make a more efficient world through the use of technology."
steve lemerand
"If I am not challenging myself, I will not be implementing the positive changes within myself that I wish to achieve."
“I like the work I do and the people I work with, and hope that my career will lead me to similar working environments.”
Frannetia Beliard
"It has been extraordinary living in Morocco for the past three months and engulfing myself in a different culture has made me more culturally aware. I can only imagine the experiences I would have in different countries.”
NICOLE HANSEN
"Teaching English in Thailand was definitely one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I became very culturally aware of the social inequality and poverty happening in other parts of the world.”
“While this internship aligned with my general career goals from the start, it has helped me realize the type of content I hope to produce professionally one day.”
MELISSA ADAMS
“This opportunity has taught me to stand up for what I feel is right, even if it means that I am the only dissenting voice.”
KALISA VILLAFANA
"This summer I will be the first African American female to obtain a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from FSU."
YOURRI DESSUREAULT
"I am working directly with NASA on developing the next generation of materials for the Mars mission through the US-Comp collaboration."
NOELLE SPORER
"This experience helped me build a strong network of over 100,000 alumni and hardworking student colleagues in a variety of industries.”
ELANEY TEDDER
"Without the resources provided by the Career Center and other FSU departments, I don’t believe I would’ve been as successful with my job search as I was.”
SARAH TERRILL
""My interest in how the brain controls feeding behavior evolved through a fusion of personal experiences with obesity and weight loss."”
DAVID SCHOENBERGER
"The path to reaching your goals isn’t supposed to be easy; however, The Career Center at Florida State University is the perfect way to streamline the process.”
SAVANA ROACH
"This research experience gave me a lot of field work experience that will be very valuable for me after graduation in my field.”
SAMANTHA KUNIN
"This experience was invaluable in providing credibility towards my own experience and future goals.”
JOSEPH NG
"This experience has solidified my passion for design and equipped me with the skills to begin my career confidently.”
SERIANA GAMBLE
"I am beyond thankful for this field research experience and for receiving the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship that made this experience possible.”
THOMAS FIELD
"The Career Center's Mock Interview program helped me learn my specific strengths and weaknesses when it came to interviewing for my position.”
LINDSEY KAYE REYES
"Handshake was crucial in obtaining my internship in that this is where I found the InternFSU opportunities.”
HUNTER DENNIS
"Through my part-time job, I learned skills that will make me more marketable to employers in my field.”
NICOLE JENKS
"The resume workshops at The Career Center are very useful and really helped me perfect my resume for the technology field.”
DANIEL NARVAEZ
"This internship has changed my life. Thanks to the money I’ve made through personal sales in this position, I am able to graduate debt free.”
ALEC SPICER
"The biggest asset to my success was through the use of Handshake, where I was able to directly apply for interviews with companies that I previously had spoken with at the career fairs.”
MARIA CAMILA MONTANO
"I participated in a mock interview at the Career Center that allowed me to better prepare for when the real interview came.”
JESSICA GOLDMAN
"I got hands-on experience in my field working with kids and made great connections with my co-workers and therapists at the practice.”
NASTASSIA JANVIER
"The Career Center helped me achieve a stellar resume to make me a competitive candidate for FSUshadow.”
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KYLE HILL
"The Career Center helped me organize my resume into a one page, professional snapshot of my experiences when I applied for Student Body President.”
CAROLINA BAQUERIZO
"My internship with Zoo Miami helped clarify my career path and strengthened my love for wildlife!”
ARSENE FREDERIC
"The Career Center Experiential Recognition Program has helped equip me with the tools to be successful!”
KATHERINE GRIFFIN
""Gaining experience through internships is the best way to first, rule out experiences that may not be right for you and to secondly, find your passions before investing in your future.".”
MIA THOMAS
"This experience helped me gain real work experience and allowed me to apply my classroom knowledge from FSU in a professional capacity."
ELANEY TEDDER
"You will not lose anything by participating in a job shadow opportunity, but rather, learn more about yourself before you step foot into the real world.”
WENDY PARKULO
"I used Handshake for my internship search, which was where I found the InternFSU positions.”
COURTNEY SIMONCELLI
"I used Handshake, which is an awesome Career Center resource, to apply for and obtain my internship through InternFSU.”
GWEN LOFMAN
"Assume you are qualified and apply even if you may not be, as we are prone to undervalue our experiences and abilities as undergrads.”
LAUREN SCHWERDT
"The Career Center supported my application process because I would not have received an interview without a strong resume.”
KATIE DAVIS
"I attribute my part-time job to Seminole Futures, the FSUshadow program, and the time I spent at the Women in Accounting meetings.”
HANNAH AKIL
"The Career Center made the job search process so much easier, and I had my job secured before graduation.”
NOAH GOMEZ
"The Career Center’s constantly updated database of opportunities, Handshake, is by far the best resource for students seeking part-time employment or internships.”
RUTH CARRION
"Take in every small lesson and benefit from your part-time job to reflect on how it has helped you grow and how you can get more out of the experience.”
ALISSA MCSHANE
"Participating in an internship my freshman year gave me experiences that I could take with me to the classroom to guarantee success.”
TAYLOR DAVIS
"The connections that I made at the career fair ultimately secured me interviews at the FSU Career Center with Northrop Grumman.”
NICOLE DIAZ
"During my job search, I frequently visited the Career Center for help with my resume, cover letter, and portfolio, and also participated in a mock interview with my Career Liaison.”
ALYSSA ROGERS
"I used the Career Center’s Experiential Certificate Program to reflect on and recognize my accomplishment.”
COURTNEY SELLARS
"The Career Center’s Introduction to Career Development course taught me a lot about myself and what career I really wanted to pursue.”
TIMOTHY VINCENT JAMES
"Having started as an intern with Domi Station and moving into a paid position has pushed me to reflect on my overall experience.”
MIKALYN BROWN
"Working as both a full time hourly associate and a full time college student taught me the value of time management.”
ABIGAIL PERRY
"My Career Liaison helped with everything from my resume to applying, and was the first person I emailed when I received the internship!”
FAITH CIAVARELLA
"My internship experience helped me grow in tremendous ways both academically and professionally.”
EMILY ANNE VARGAS
"Get involved in professional organizations to develop those relationships to ensure your success. Later on, you can give back and mentor someone else in the same position.”
ALVARO GABALDON
"There are people here on campus that want to help. Their job is to help you, so take advantage of these resources before going it alone!”
DESIREE' WILLIAMS
“The FSUshadow program helped me see first-hand the different departments of IT and allowed me to receive a job with the company that I shadowed for the day.”
Scott Donovan
"I had several internships at FSU, all of which I found through SeminoleLink. Two of my three internships turned into full-time offers!”
Amalie Meer
“The amount of skills and experience I’ve been able to add to my resume has helped me stand out above most other students and helped me obtain more job offers and positions than my peers.”
Sydney Fallman
“This internship really opened my eyes to the possibility of working in the public sector, which opened up a new world of possibilities for me.”
ALi hariri
“I learned a lot from the professional environment, meetings, seminars, and conferences that I was able to attend and I was able to make a lot of connections in laboratories and companies.”
juana delgado hoyos
“I went to The Career Center to get help on my resume, which helped build the strength of my resume. My resume gained organization and professionalism.”
Raychel Feldman
“Gaining these skills during undergraduate school will forever serve me in a positive manor as I will go into graduate school confident in my abilities to not only conduct research but also efficiently run a lab.”
Emily beyer
“The Career Center helped me because they prepared me to look professional and feel confident in my skills and knowledge, as well as what I could contribute to the organization that I applied to.”
Robert A. Deason
“I believe each of these experiences have prepared me for a variety of employment opportunities.”
Lacey Langston
“I went to The Career Center for resume help. Without their help, I am not sure that I would have gotten as many interviews as I did.”
Lauren Miele
“I think the biggest thing I learned from my experience at Raymond James is the value of networking and company culture.”
Mary ‘Alex’ Enlow
“Being in a career that I enjoy is very important to me and this internship helped me realize that I would like to be a Hill staffer after I graduate.”
Brent Summers
“This experience helped me clarify my career path and solidified my admiration for chemical oceanography by immersing me into the field.”
Meredith Mank
“Through this internship, I found that I really enjoy working with patrons, and I would like a job in the future that allows me to work with a lot of different people.”
Sasha Polissky
“This truly was an eye opening experience that exposed me to the work ethic expected in such an intensive field that will set me apart in any future position.”
Keval Patel
“I got my internship by attending The Career Center’s Engineering Day where I was able to speak with representatives from Eli Lilly and then obtained a day after interview for the internship.”
