Career Showcase
September 25 & 26, 2018
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. | New this semester: Doors open at 8:15 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m.
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center | Gate 3, Student Check-In
Wherever your interests lie, there’s a variety of employers from diverse industries who have come to the University of Florida to network with students just like you. Use this page as a one stop to find out about Showcase, how to prepare for it, and events and resources that will get you ‘Showcase Ready’.
Your Showcase Questions, Answered!
We asked for your questions about Career Showcase, and answered them in our Facebook Live event. This Q&A session will help you prepare for the big event.
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Meet Employers Before Career Showcase at the Diversity Meet Up!
The Diversity Meet Up: Pre-Showcase Connections will help you boost your confidence and your brand during a casual meet and greet with employers who are attending Career Showcase. This event is open to students from diverse and underrepresented populations including: ethnic minorities, women in STEM, veterans, LGBTQA+, and students with disabilities. Learn more about this dynamic and engaging event and how to RSVP by clicking below the button below.
Get Ready For Career Showcase with These Events!
These events were specifically crafted to help you prepare for the biggest career event of the semester.
Complimentary Headshots for Professional Profiles at Career Showcase!
From 1 – 3 p.m. on both days of Showcase, UF students and alumni will have the opportunity to have a professional headshot taken for your professional profile. Headshots are first-come, first-served. Professional dress is encouraged. The headshots are complimentary, and courtesy of the Career Connections Center.
How Do I Prepare for Career Showcase?
Our mission is to help you create connections so you can find your future at Showcase or any of our career events. Whether you are looking for an internship or a full-time job, Showcase provides incredible opportunities for you to meet your career goals…if you’re prepared! Here are a few tips to get you ‘Showcase Ready’.
An employer may only look at a resume for 30-45 seconds. This means that your resume should be strategically written to briefly yet effectively communicate your message. The position type and industry may dictate the final length of your resume, but you should be able to summarize your most relevant experiences on one page.
Confirm acceptable length ranges within your organization or industry or ask a Career Connections Center staff member. You can tailor your resume (skills and experiences) for the specific position(s) you are applying for. To make this process easier, you may want to write a “Master Resume” that describes all of your experiences, achievements, accomplishments, etc. in detail. Then, you can pull from the master resume to create a shorter, tailored document.
•Elevator speech – a 30 second pitch that tells a recruiter what your career goals are.
•Handshake – a firm handshake can go a long way. Stop by the center to practice yours.
•Eye Contact – make sure you maintain comfortable friendly eye contact.
If you have questions about how you can enhance your communication skills, stop by the Career Connections Center and see us.
To get started, here are some questions you may want to find the answers to:
Researching an employer:
• What is the organization’s size and structure?
• What are the organization’s mission and vision statements and values?
• What is the organization’s history?
• Who are the organization’s stakeholders?
• Has the organization received any awards or public recognition for specific works?
• Is the organization involved in any legal cases: past, present, or pending?
• What is the organization’s culture?
• What is the financial health of the organization?
Researching a position:
• What are the required skills and qualifications?
• What position responsibilities are explicitly mentioned in the job description? What specific elements will be responsible for, such as programs, events or accounts?
• Where does this position sit in the organizational chart?
• Will this position work independently or as part of a team?
• What opportunities are there for advancement?
• What is the travel requirement?
• What transferable experiences may you acquire from this role?
• What are the goals (short and long-term) of the position?
For information on where to search visit our Do Your Research page.
