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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.

Join the Prestigious American Inns of Court!

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!

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!

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!

REMINDER: Upcoming Networking Events on May 23rd!

We only have a few students who have RSVPed to each of the below networking events, so here is your opportunity to make an impression networking with alumni and influential legal practicioners in an intimate setting!  Our Atlanta, Orlando and D.C. events are coming up on Thursday, May 23, so RSVP on Symplicity (click on “Events” and “Networking Clubs”) and make your travel plans NOW to attend one of these awesome, rare events!  Students who participated in Networking Clubs in the past gained confidence in their networking abilities and learned how to translate those skills into legal experience and job opportunities!!

Atlanta: Speed Networking & Happy Hour
When: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: Fado Irish Pub
273 Buckhead Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30305
Cost: FREE!
Contact Amber Williams, Career Counselor, at arwilliams@fcsl.edu for more information.

Orlando: Happy Hour & Networking Reception
When: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: The Citrus Club
BB&T Building
255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1800
Orlando, FL 32801
Cost: FREE!
Contact Lisa Crouch, Career Counselor, at lcrouch@fcsl.edu for more information.

Washington D.C.: Practitioners’ Panel & Networking Reception
When: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: Practitioners’ Panel – 4:30 p.m.; Networking *Time Change* - 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: The University Club
Library, 1st Floor
1135 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Subway: McPherson Square Station
Cost: FREE!
Contact Ellen Sefton, Director of Career Services, at esefton@fcsl.edu for more information.

Please make your travel plans ASAP in order to save on transportation and a hotel! RSVP on Symplicity or send an e-mail to careerservices@fcsl.edu with the networking event of your choice on the subject line to enjoy one of these can’t-miss events!

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!