The Office of Career Development supports the educational goals of the University purpose statement by providing a comprehensive, educational approach to career development and preparation as a life skill. Specialized services, programs, and strategies are designed and targeted for FMU students and alumni.

The Office of Career Development develops and maintains relationships both internally (faculty and staff) and externally (business and community), and plays an integral role in the activities of these sources to facilitate the blending of academic, personal and career development of students, while providing a link for students to the world of work.

A state of the art resume referral service is available to seniors seeking full-time employment. The service includes resume postings on the Francis Marion University Internet Resume Book, and is linked to a national job listing service - both available to employers on the World Wide Web. The DISCOVER career guidance program and other resources allow students to explore careers, research employers, and develop the skills and tools needed to conduct successful job searches. Job listings for part-time, summer, and experiential learning opportunities are also available, in addition to career workshops and "practice interviewing" opportunities.

Students are encouraged to start using these services during their first year of enrollment to begin exploring their skills and interests as they relate to specific career fields.

The University is a member of the South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers (SCACE), the Southeastern Association of Colleges and Employers, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the Association for School, College, and University Staffing (ASCUS), and the South Carolina Career Information Consortium.