How to make an online portfolio in time for a last-minute interview

Earning a last-minute interview is exciting, as it can mean that the hiring manager is eager to meet with you or wants to hire you for the position right away. Making it to the last-minute interview can also impress the …

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Networking for Better Opportunities: Land a Job By Socializing

Recent studies underscore the significance of networking in career progression, with over 80% of individuals securing job opportunities through this channel. Such statistics vividly emphasize the significant role that networking plays in professional development.

Despite the wealth of opportunities the …

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How To Stand Out At Career Fairs And Recruiting Events: 4 Steps To An Interview

For a lot of the most exclusive companies, it’s recruiting season. That means coming out to Career Fairs, Job Fairs, panels, networking events, coffee chats, and way more. Top companies are doing everything they can to get on campus and …

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What to Do at a Career Fair: Tips for Before, During, and After

Picture a bustling room filled with company booths, representatives with friendly smiles, and the air buzzing with possibility. That, friends, is a career fair. Whether you’re a student exploring potential career paths or a seasoned professional looking for new opportunities, …

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Preparing for an interview

“Selling my Background, My Experiences, and My Accomplishments”

 Ability to convince someone that you can be an asset

You cannot convince someone of your ability to impact their organization, unless you do your research on organizational goals, their mission and …

By Joe Santos
Joe Santos Career Advisor
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Career Options in Marine Science

Article adopted from Florida Tech

Career Options in Marine Science

There are many issues of global concern that influence our planet’s oceans and marine systems including climate change, pollution, erosion, sustainability and conservation, to name a few. With over 70% …

By Bryn Goldsmith
Bryn Goldsmith Career Advisor II
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An International Student’s Path to a Career in Construction

August 01, 2025  / Lexi Velte  / 

Merko Kucaj moved from Europe to the United States with ambition and a promise to himself: “Make it count.” He became an international student in FGCU’s construction management program and graduated in May 2025.

By Jessica Hendrick
Jessica Hendrick Career Advisor
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Back-to-School Checklist: Must-Dos for Every College Student

Welcome back to school! Are you settling in? I hope so—Syllabus Week is probably over, and it's time to get to actual work. The year can absolutely fly by, so I thought now would be a good time to take …

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15 In-Demand Skills to Keep on Your Radar for 2025

There’s no way around it: Professionals who want to stay employed for the years to come must keep up with the constant changes in the workforce. This means continually investing time and resources into upskilling with in-demand skills.

It can …

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How to Prepare for the Start of the College Year

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Whether you’re a returning student or about to embark on your freshman year of education, how you prepare before the academic year starts can have a big impact …

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