Stories under the Career Engagement category.
First-time Gators may have noticed two new holds on their accounts this semester. These are part of the Career Prep process — a newly implemented program to encourage career exploration and professional development. “It’s the university’s commitment to students’ professional growth,” said Angel Iverson, director for career foundations in the Division…
If you are on the hunt for an internship, mentor or full-time job, the University of Florida’s Career Showcase — a three-day event connecting hundreds of employers with thousands of students and alumni — is a staple. This fall, Gators majoring within the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering can look…
From new dining options to an expanded focus on career planning, first-time and returning students have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming semesters. Here’s a quick rundown of some changes and events you might want to know about. Great Gator Welcome introduces new students to campus The…
Students are getting an inside look at how they can get a leg up in their industry from University of Florida alumni, thanks to the Career Connections Center. Since the launch of the Gator Career Consultant Program just over a year ago, more than 230 alumni have signed up to…
Jelece Morris, center, graduated from the University of Florida in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in engineering before earning master’s degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her expertise has fueled a multifaceted career: Morris is now a consultant, entrepreneur and…
Tarolyn Plumley graduated from the University of Florida in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in entomology from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Now, as a Gator Career Consultant at the Career Connections Center, she helps current students find their paths. More than 230 alumni have joined the consultant…
The Career Connections Center on Level 1 of the Reitz Union is the heart of many of its services. But, at the start of the pandemic, identifying where students were – and then meeting them there – became the key focus. That challenge rang especially true for first-year students, who…
Career experts at the University of Florida Career Connections Center are partnering with companies to identify how they’re using artificial intelligence, or AI, to ensure students have the skills they need to land a job of their choice after they graduate. AI – the ability of computer programs to complete…
The University of Florida’s Career Showcase, hosted by the Career Connections Center, takes place Sept. 27-30. As of yesterday, UF students and alumni can register for virtual appointments with employers here. Or, find a list of employers attending the fair in person here. Career Showcase is the largest career fair…
Delaney Dietrick first started applying to on-campus jobs to ease out of the customer service industry. “I wanted to have a job that was actually in the field that I’m studying. Working as a student designer is a good way to get experience without being stressed out about trying to…
