February 2 – February 6, 2026

Career Ready Weeks are designed to help you have a successful UF Career Week experience. From on-demand resources to workshops to one-on-one support, the Career Connections Center is here to ensure you have the tools and information you need!

Anytime Support

UF Career Hub is your homepage for all your career needs. Check out some of our top resources:

Quinncia

  • Perfect your Applicant Tracking System (ATS)-friendly resume and discover helpful resources. Our AI assistant, Quinn, will help you enhance your resume with an unlimited amount of resume uploads. You can also practice AI mock interviews with audio, video, and content feedback and get your LinkedIn profile reviewed.

Resume, interviewing, and elevator pitch resources and guide to connecting with employers

Workshops and Events

Check out all our upcoming workshops and events on the Career Hub events calendar.

Prepare for Career Week Workshops

If you're attending Career Week, these workshops will help you get ready! During each workshop, you'll learn how to navigate the career fair, prepare your elevator pitch, and make a positive impression. Employers participating in Career Week will join each workshop to share their advice on successfully connecting with recruiters at a career fair. The workshops are open to all UF students and alumni who are planning to attend Career Week. The content presented at each workshop is the same.

  • Tuesday, January 27, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Virtual on Zoom: Register Here
  • Monday, February 2, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. - Virtual on Zoom: Register Here

Ditch the Pitch

Forget the scripted elevator pitch—this interactive UF workshop helps you move beyond memorized lines and into authentic, engaging conversations. Guided by career advisors, you’ll learn how to confidently introduce yourself, highlight your strengths, and share your goals in a way that feels natural and adaptable for networking events, career fairs, and professional interactions. Through hands-on practice and personalized feedback, you’ll gain practical tools to build genuine connections without sounding rehearsed.

  • Friday, January 30, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
  • Exploration Room, Career Connections Center (Reitz Union level 1)

ProfessionalU (Drop-in Career Planning Extended Hours)

Prepare for Career Week and become a more Professional YOU! This fun, interactive, roundtable-style event allows students to engage with career coaches and educational technology tools to help elevate their career readiness and professional branding ahead of Spring 2026 Career Week.

With guidance from industry leaders such as The Disney College Program, and more you’ll learn key tactics for engaging with employers and exploring job opportunities. Whether its polishing your resume, or sharpening your interview skills, ProfessionalU can help you maximize your time at the upcoming Career Showcase!

  • Wednesday, January 28, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
  • Honors Village

Drop-In Career Planning – Extended Hours

The C3 offers extended Drop-In Career Planning hours to ensure you are well-equipped to have a successful UF Career Week.

This event is only available for current UF students and alumni up to one year after graduation.  Although no appointment is needed, there may be a wait time during peak times.

To support your UF Career Week questions and preparation, students will have access to 15-minute drop-in meetings covering:

Document Reviews

Schedule (Spring Career Prep Extended Hours):

Tuesday, January 27 – Friday, January 30 | Hours vary based on Day

  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – In Person
  • Tuesday: 10:00am – 4:00pm – Location TBD
  • Wednesday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm – ProfessionalU at Honors Village
  • Friday: 10:00am – 4:00pm – C3 Innovation Rooms
  • Thursday – Virtual

Drop-In Career Planning will NOT be available on the following dates:

  • Monday, February 2 – Friday, February 6

Locations:

Wednesday, September 24 & Friday, September 26 – In-person at the Career Connections Center (Reitz Union level 1)

Thursday, September 25 – Virtual on Zoom: Register or Join Here

*Drop-In Career Planning hours will be available throughout the month.

Molm Gator Career Closet

The Molm Family Gator Career Closet alleviates the financial strain of purchasing professional clothing for career fairs, interviews, and the workplace. This service is available to all University of Florida students with a valid UF ID and UF alumni up to one year after graduation. Since its inception, the Closet has helped over 2,457 students annually with professional clothing needs.

Students will find some of the following items in the closet: suits, blazers, dress pants, professional skirts, heels, dress shoes, flats, belts, ties, scarves, jewelry, blouses, cardigans, and button-down shirts.

Walk-In Hours (Spring Career Prep Extended Closet Hours)

  • Tuesday, January 27 – Friday, January 30 | 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
  • Monday, February 2 – Friday, February 6 | CLOSED

Professional Headshots

Research Employers

Download the Symplicity Jobs & Careers App! From the events section, you can see all our workshops, information sessions, and employers attending each day of Career Week. Review employers and make a plan.

Tip: Employers select either Technical or Non-Technical days based on the roles they’re hiring for—so check which day aligns with your interests.

UF Career Week Toolkit

We have created a toolkit to help you prepare for UF Career Week. Keep this toolkit open in your tabs or print it out. The toolkit includes information on how to write your resume and show your best self at the events happening throughout UF Career Week.

View Toolkit