Category Archives: General

Requesting Appointments via Symplicity

While the CSD is open throughout the summer, please note that counseling appointments cannotAppointment be scheduled through Symplicity during the summer.  For summer appointments, please call us at (904) 680-7744, e-mail us at careerservices@fcsl.edu, drop by our office in Room 180 or contact your Career Counselor directly via phone or e-mail to schedule an appointment.  We will resume appointment requests via Symplicity in the fall.

We are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  Appointments are scheduled beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the last available appointment at 4:00 p.m.

Add Search Agents on your Symplicity Account to Quickly Access Jobs that Meet Your Criteria!

Looking for a way to improve your job search on Symplicity?  Adding hints on the Job | AdvancedSymplicity Search | Search tabs will help guide you through the process of setting up search agents.  Below are some examples of hints to add on various tabs:

Jobs tab

Job search agents will alert you when there are new jobs posted to the system that meet your specific criteria. You can also set how often updates are sent to you. See Advanced Search tab for more information.

Advanced Search tab

Advanced searches allow you to create a Search Agent by utilizing the “save as” feature. Check the save as box at the top, name your search agent, select your criteria, and click submit. This saved search will now appear in your Search Agents. See Search Agents to enable your agent to run on a scheduled basis.

Search Agents tab

Search Agents may be scheduled to run on a regular basis, edited or manually generated by clicking the ‘run’ button. Click the schedule button to set the search agent frequency.

DO YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN LITIGATION?

Florida Coastal is now accepting applications from law students for participation in the Chester Bedell American Inn of Court, E. Robert Williams American Inn of Court and Robert M. Foster American Inn of Court.  You can find this opportunity listed under the “Jobs” section in Symplicity with the posting entitled “Become a Member of a Prestigious American Inn of Court.”

This is a great opportunity to get to know potential employers in the Jacksonville area and to increase your knowledge of litigation!  Find out more about the American Inns of Court on the Symplicity job posting or visit their website here.

DUE DATE: Applications must be submitted through Symplicity by May 28, 2013!

3Ls: Drop By Career Services Day on May 20th!

On behalf of the Career Services Department, we want to congratulate you on completing yourCongrats 1 finals and on your impending graduation!  Next Monday, May 20th, the Career Services Department will be hosting its first “Drop By Career Services Day.”  Counselors will be available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm to answer your career search questions and provide you with helpful resources.  Also, if you have not been to the Career Services Department, you will have the opportunity to meet with your Job Placement Coach and discuss your individual career goals.  Coffee, water, soft drinks and assorted snacks will be served all day.  We look forward to seeing you on Monday and congratulating you in person!

Enjoy your graduation weekend!

Coffee Hours for Finals – LOCATION CHANGE!

We understand that final exams are stressful and every now and then you need a pick-me-up to Coffeeget you through studying! The CSD will be in the lobby by the front entrance of the school instead of the Atrium for the remainder of our coffee hours through Wednesday, May 15th! Stop by for a free cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and a healthy or sugary snack to keep you going through the day! You can also pick up resources like our Yellow Bookmark or CSD Handbook and schedule appointments with us. We will be in the lobby as follows:

Tuesday, May 14
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Wednesday, May 15
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Look for our table in the lobby!

Best Wishes on Your Final Exams!

The CSD wishes each and every student the best as you embark on this semester’s final exams!Good Luck Remember, if you need our assistance, our office is open during finals and through the summer, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. During or after your exams, you can schedule an appointment with us on Symplicity through May 14th, e-mail us at careerservices@fcsl.edu, call us at (904) 680-7744, stop by our office in Room 180 or contact your Career Counselor directly. 

We are happy to assist you at any time!

Coffee Hour Available During Finals!

We understand that final exams are stressful and every now and then you need a pick-me-up toCoffee get you through studying! The CSD will be in the Atrium for extended Coffee Days from Monday, May 6th through Wednesday, May 15th! Stop by for a free cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and a healthy or sugary snack to keep you going through the day! You can also pick up resources like our Yellow Bookmark or CSD Handbook and schedule appointments with us.  Our days/times will be as follows:

Monday, May 6 
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Tuesday, May 7 
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3:00 – 4:00 PM

Wednesday, May 8 
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Thursday, May 9 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Friday, May 10 
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Monday, May 13 
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, May 14 
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Wednesday, May 15 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Look for our table in the Atrium!

Date Change in the 2013 Federal Law Clerk Hiring Plan For OSCAR

The date when OSCAR judges can receive applications from third-year applicants is now June 28, 2013.  All online third-year law school student applications will be released to OSCAR judges on June 28, 2013 at 12:00 pm Noon (EDT).

Please keep in mind that the Hiring Plan does not cover applicants who have graduated from law school.  Judges may accept applications, interview, and hire law school graduates at any time. 

If you have questions about this date change, please do not hesitate to contact Jocelyn in Career Services.

CSD Curriculum Reminder

If you need full access to Symplicity, be sure that you complete the CSD Curriculum! This mandatory Curriculum should have been completed by your second semester of lawCurriculum school, but you always have access to watch the videos and take the quizzes on Desire2Learn.  This Curriculum will provide you with an overview of our services and resources, guide you on application materials and job search strategies, show you important details such as how to dress for an interview and much more.  Once you have completed the Curriculum with a grade of 7.5 or above on each section, you will be provided with full access to Symplicity. 

All First Semester 1Ls who complete the Curriculum by the deadline will automatically be entered into a drawing to receive 1 of 2 professional leather portfolios!  The deadline for First Semester 1Ls to complete the Curriculum is Friday, September 20, 2013.

All other students who still need to complete your Curriculum can log onto Desire2Learn to do so and send an e-mail to Tara Block at tblock@fcsl.edu once you have completed it.  We only automatically check grades for First Semester 1Ls weekly, so it’s important that you e-mail us if you are in another class and have completed your Curriculum.