Human Services, Consulting and Education

The resources and tools found within this community have been designed and curated to support individuals interested in fields related to Human Services, Consulting, and Education. This community covers three main areas: 

  1. Human Services – The human services career cluster encompasses professionals dedicated to improving the overall well-being and quality of life for individuals and communities. The three pathways within the human services cluster include Counseling and Mental Health Services, Family and Community Services, and Human Resources roles.  
  2. Consulting – The consulting career cluster involves professionals who provide expert advice and solutions to organizations, businesses, and individuals to optimize their operations and achieve their goals. Consulting ranges across different industries, but some examples include Management Consulting, Education Consulting, and Life Sciences Consulting. 
  3. Education – The education career cluster comprises professionals who are dedicated to nurturing learning, fostering development, and shaping the future through various educational settings. The three pathways with the education cluster include Administration and Administrative Support, Professional Support Services, and Teaching/Training. 

Take time to review the community – check out the articles and blog posts and explore the resources to learn more about these industries. You will also find things you can do now – like joining a related student organization, getting involved with a professional association, or exploring how to develop relevant skills and knowledge. 

 

Unlock Your Global Career Potential with Language Skills! (recap & recording)

Quick recap

The meeting involved a discussion about the ALC Bridge initiative, its origins, and its purpose in addressing the challenge of a lack of global talent in the language services industry. The speakers also shared their personal journeys, career …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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Global Gators Month: Teaching English Abroad (Event Recap and Recording)

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Career Connections Center hosted a virtual panel event on teaching English abroad.

The event recording can be accessed via this link: https://ufl.zoom.us/rec/share/irIpLwkeVzWp65kRqzJfDHR1oZo_sit3QAmd8-qACItX48YtdWPtOWpjs-MskLRy.gElE3ns_Ag_lTzxm?startTime=1730930753000

Event Summary

Sarah Blackman and Edwina introduced their roles and three panelists …

By Sarah Blackmon
Sarah Blackmon Career Pathways Coach -- Human Services, Consulting, and Education
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Gator Career Chat: Careers in Psychology (Event Recap and Recording)

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, the Career Connections Center hosted a virtual panel event on careers in psychology. The panelists provided insight about the day-to-day of their roles, and how they’ve leveraged their educational background and technical skills needed to …

By Sarah Blackmon
Sarah Blackmon Career Pathways Coach -- Human Services, Consulting, and Education
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How to Write a Resume: Video Walkthrough

Hi, Gators! Are you stuck staring at a blank Word doc, wondering how to start writing your resume? Are you tired of looking through all the different templates out there? Well, look no further! In this short video I walk …

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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Discover Your Path at UF’s Fall 2024 Majors & Minors Fair

Are you ready to explore the vast amount of academic opportunities at UF? Join us on Thursday, October 16th from 10 am – 2 pm in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom for the Fall 2024 Majors & Minors Fair! This …

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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Career Resources

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History Internship and Job Boards:

https://jobs.aaslh.org/

https://thelifeofahistorian.com/jobs/

https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_browse.php

https://flamuseums.org/job-board/

https://jobs.chronicle.com/jobs/history/

https://aam-us-jobs.careerwebsite.com/

Anthropology Internship and Job Boards:

https://careercenter.americananthro.org/jobs/

https://www.epicpeople.org/jobs/

https://www.appliedanthro.org/about/resources

https://medanthro.net/category/jobs/

Here are some psychology job boards:

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

www.psyccareers.comwww.sciencejobs.comwww.psychologistjobs.comwww.psychwatch.com/job_page.htm

FACULTY AND RESEARCH

www.chronicle.com/jobs/www.apnjobs.comwww.psychologicalscience.org/jobs/

COUNSELING AND …

Use the business directory to search local businesses in the Gainesville area. For example, if you are interested in researching …

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We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.