UF Career Week

UF Career Week is a University of Florida tradition. It allows students and alumni to explore internships, part-time, full-time, and co-op opportunities in all career pathways.

As a part of the week, Career Showcase is three days of in-person networking with top employers from all over the U.S. Hosted by the university's Career Connections Center, it is the largest campus-hosted career fair in the Southeast.

Career Showcase is the perfect opportunity for you to explore your career path and employment opportunities in fields such as healthcare, communications, research, sales, accounting, engineering, computer science, retail, and so much more!

List of Participating Employers

Please note that while a company may be primarily associated with a specific industry, it may be hiring for positions across multiple industries. For example, a technology company might also be looking to hire for marketing, finance, or human resources roles. Similarly, a healthcare organization may be looking to fill roles in information technology, data analysis, communications, and administration.

We encourage you to explore all employer opportunities, as your skills and interests might align with roles you hadn’t initially considered

For complete details related to participating employers please log onto Gator CareerLink. We encourage you to explore all employer opportunities, as your skills and interests might align with roles you hadn’t initially considered.

Access Gator CareerLink Here

Employers, Register Here

Event Days

Spring 2025 UF Career Week Events

Computer & Information Science & Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Day,

Monday, January 27th, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Stephen C. O’Connell Center

The 2025 University of Florida Computer & Information Science & Engineer and AI Fair is hosted specifically for companies who are hiring students and alumni with experience in computer science, computer engineering, digital arts and sciences, data science, cybersecurity and AI/machine learning.

Non-Technical Day

Tuesday, January 28th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Stephen C. O’Connell Center

Featuring opportunities in accounting, management, sales, government, finance, hospitality, healthcare, communications, marketing, social services, and other non-technical professions.

Career & Community Meet Up

January 28, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Reitz Union Grand Ballroom

This is a new University of Florida event designed to bring students and employers together for meaningful conversations and professional connections. With a focus on fostering community and creating opportunities for all students, this event creates a space where students can lay the foundation for their career and professional development. Career and Community Meet-Up encourages industry connections through intentional conversation starters and discussion that make networking natural and impactful. During the event, employers and students will have the opportunity to participate in conversational table talks and open networking activities.

Technical Day

Wednesday, January 29th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Stephen C. O’Connell Center

Featuring opportunities in engineering, information technology, research & development, architecture, programming, construction, biomedical, manufacturing, and other technical professions.

Master and Doctoral Student Industry Meet-Up

Wednesday, January 29, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Reitz Union Ballroom

A networking event focused on Gator Master and Doctoral students. In a more casual, open networking environment, you will have the opportunity to interact with employers hiring students pursuing graduate degrees at University of Florida. Our Gator graduate students offer exceptional knowledge and skill sets- engaging in cutting edge research, teaching, and industry experience. Connect with employers looking to share their brand, recruit talent, and build connections for positions requiring advanced degrees.

Career Week Tours

Monday, January 27th - Thursday, January 29th, Stephen C. O’Connell Center

Whether this is your first Career Showcase or a career fair veteran, you're invited to join career coaches for a tour and overview of Career Showcase. Offered each day of Career Showcase, tours will show you all the resources available at the fair and discuss how to connect with employers successfully, plus we'll highlight the many Career Pathways you can explore. Business professional attire is recommended for Career Showcase, but for tours, feel free to come as you are. View the full schedule and RSVP.

UF's Approach to Protests

At the University of Florida, we support the right to free expression in alignment with university policies. Demonstrations, protests, or other forms of expression are permitted on campus as long as they do not disrupt university operations, interfere with scheduled events, or infringe on the rights of others. Participants are expected to follow the guidelines outlined in UF’s Use of University Space policy, which ensures that activities remain respectful and maintain the educational environment.

For more details on these policies, please refer to the University's regulations on demonstrations and space usage.

Campus Demonstrations

Student Honor Code and Student Conduct Code

Use of University Space

Prepare for UF Career Week

From workshops, to one-on-one support, to employer insight, the Career Connections Center is here to ensure you have the tools and information you need!

Learn More

How to Prepare for Career Showcase

July 21, 2022

What to do after Career Showcase

January 21, 2022

Career Showcase Specific FAQs

A career fair is where employers and students seeking a job or internship can network together and discuss available opportunities. Students can also learn more about the different industries and career pathways available to them. A fair normally consists of recruiters from different companies at individual tables, sometimes they are even UF alumni. The recruiters can talk about the open positions, whether it is jobs or internships, as well as what the application and interview process entail.

Networking is one of the most common ways to hear about employment opportunities. By attending career showcase, you can walk away with organization and industry knowledge that can help enhance your resume as well as guide you on your career path. You also have the opportunity to put your face with your resume.

Exploring: Career Showcase can be a great opportunity to learn more about different career pathways and organizations. By the time you are in your junior and senior years looking for jobs and internships, you will be a career fair expert!

Internship Seeking: You might be going to learn about specific organizations and what opportunities they can offer you.

Full Time Job Seeking: You might be ready to find full-time employment after graduation and make a personal connection with companies you are interested in.

Career Showcase consists of Opportunity Meet-Up, Computer Information Science Engineering & AI Fair, Technical Day, and Non-Technical Day. There are also some smaller fairs that take place concurrently with Career Showcase. Check out our Career Showcase website for more information on those!

Opportunity Meet-Up: Opportunity Meet-Up is a networking event without the boundaries of the career fair. The event allows students and employers to connect in a relaxed environment.

Technical Day: Technical day focuses on connecting students to employers with opportunities in engineering, information technology, research & development, architecture, programming, construction, and biomedical manufacturing, and other technical professions.

Non-Technical Day: Non-Technical day connects students to employers with opportunities in accounting, management, sales, government, finance, hospitality, healthcare, communications, marketing, social services, and other non-technical professions.

Computer & Information Science & Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Day: The 2024 University of Florida Computer & Information Science & Engineer and AI Fair is hosted specifically for companies who are hiring students and alumni with experience in computer science, computer engineering, digital arts and sciences, data science, cybersecurity and AI/machine learning.

Start with identifying the organizations you are interested in and researching them. You can find a list on Gator CareerLink!
1. Prepare questions or comments about the organization and positions that interest you
Prepare your introduction
1. Check out our elevator pitch guide to help you!
Make sure you know the dress code
Ensure you have your resume ready to go!
Stop by any of our Career Showcase Prep Events!

Different recruiters might have different styles. So try to be flexible with the person you are speaking to. Some employers might ask for your resume right away. Others might not. Make sure you have questions or topics to talk about if they want you to ask questions. If you need to practice your elevator pitch, drop by extended Express Drop-In hours the week before showcase.

Some sample questions:

What are you looking for in a candidate?

As a first year student, I have some time to plan ahead. What would you recommend any skills or experience I should gain that would be attractive in this industry?

What types of projects do interns work on at your organization?

Can you tell me about your hiring timelines for internships/full-time positions?

Not being dressed appropriately or being unkempt. Be sure to avoid strong perfume, lotions, or colognes.
Monotone or over-rehearsed pitch. Be sure to remember that career fairs are about conversations!
Not paying attention while waiting in line. Recruiters might be watching while you are waiting in line. Make sure you are still being professional.
Being unprepared. Employers want you to know about their company. Make sure you do your research.

Molm Family Gator Career Closet

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