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. 

 

How to Land a College Internship

Securing a college internship is one of the most effective ways for students to build their career foundation. Internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, access to industry professionals, and the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a real-world setting. This guide …

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Tailoring Your Resume for Consulting Roles (Workshop Resources and Recording)

On Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Career Connections Center hosted a virtual workshop on resume tailoring for consulting roles led by C3 Career Coach, Sarah Blackmon. The workshop was an informative session on consultant-specific skills and best practices for optimizing …

By Sarah Blackmon
Sarah Blackmon Career Pathways Coach -- Human Services, Consulting, and Education
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5 Tips for Using Gator CareerLink to Maximize Your Job Search 

Learn how to supercharge your job search in Gator CareerLink’s powerful tools and features. Discover essential tips to Maximize your chances of landing the perfect job with these essential tips!

By following these tips, you can effectively navigate Gator CareerLink …

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Maximizing Your Summer: Turning Opportunities into Growth

Summer is a golden opportunity for students to gain experiences that can shape their future careers and personal development. Whether you’re engaged in a part-time job, an internship, study abroad, research, or shadowing professionals, each experience is a chance to …

By Erin Lin
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Exploring the Human Services, Consulting and Education Career Pathway with Alumna Kelly Henderson (Video)

Experiences really do change everything. Meet Kelly Henderson, she’s a Gator alumna whose career path included teaching, and working in the business world which ultimately led her to become the Owner and Community Director of Building Kidz School of Roswell. …

By Keira Simmonds
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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.