Career Showcase Prep Events

September 11-15, 2023

Career Ready Weeks are designed to help you have a successful Career Showcase experience. 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!

Workshops and Events

Prepare for Career Showcase Workshops

If you're attending Career Showcase, 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 Showcase 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 Showcase. The content presented at each workshop is the same.

 

Workshop Dates and Times

  • Thursday, Sept. 7, 4:05-4:55 p.m. – In-person at the Career Connections Center (Reitz Union level 1), Connections Room
  • Wednesday, Sept. 13, 3:00-3:50 p.m. – Virtual on Zoom: Register
  • Monday, Sept. 18, 11:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m. – Virtual on Zoom: Register

 

25

Sep

Prepare for CALS Career Expo

September 25 @ 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm

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26

Sep

2023 Industrial & Systems Engineering Virtual Career Fair

September 26 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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26

Sep

Career Pathway Pop-up for Communications and Media

September 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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27

Sep

Career Pathway Pop-up

September 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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27

Sep

Ace Your Interviews with AI (Quinncia)

September 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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28

Sep

Ace the Interview: Nailing the Case Study Portion for Consulting Roles

September 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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29

Sep

International Student Series: OPT/OPT-STEM Education Session

September 29 @ 10:45 am - 12:15 pm

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2

Oct

Career Pathway Pop-up for Communications and Media

October 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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3

Oct

International Student Series: Immigration Attorney Q & A

October 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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3

Oct

Gator Career Chat: Content Creation Unveiled

October 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Express Drop-In Plus

Monday, September 11 - Friday, September 15

10a.m. - 4p.m.

Location:

  • Monday, September 11 – In-person at the Career Connections Center (Reitz Union level 1)
  • Tuesday, September 12 – Virtual on Zoom: Register or Join Here
  • Wednesday, September 13 – In-person at the Career Connections Center (Reitz Union level 1)
  • Thursday, September 14 – Virtual on Zoom: Register or Join Here
  • Friday, September 15 – In-person at the Career Connections Center (Reitz Union level 1)

Express Drop-In Plus is designed to ensure you are well-equipped to have a successful Career Showcase experience.

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 Career Showcase questions and preparation, career coaches, employers, and Career Ambassadors will be available for 15-minute drop-in meetings covering:

*Regular Express Drop-In 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

  • Monday-Thursday 12:00-4:00pm

Professional Headshots

  • By appointment only- Schedule through Gator CareerLink

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Career Showcase Toolkit

We have put together a toolkit to help you prepare for Career Showcase. Keep this toolkit open in your tabs or print it out. The toolkit includes information on how to write your resume and how to show your best self at Career Showcase.

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