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
28
Sep
Ace the Interview: Nailing the Case Study Portion for Consulting Roles
September 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
29
Sep
International Student Series: OPT/OPT-STEM Education Session
September 29 @ 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
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:
- Document Reviews
- Career Showcase Planning
- Networking Strategies
- Elevator Pitches, Follow-up communication
*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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