Eight Semester Career Readiness Guide 

Take a variety of self-assessments to explore major and career options.

Get connected to customized career knowledge, skills, and connections based on industry, regardless of your major.

Meet with your academic advisor and career coach to purposefully plan for your four years at UF.

Activate your Gator CareerLink Account and complete the Career Prep Canvas Module to fulfill your first year career expectations.

Visit Express Drop-In or the UF Career Hub to create a new version of your resume to use for college experiences.

Connect with others on Gator Network for networking, professional development, mentorship, and groups related to your career needs.

Meet with hundreds of employers looking to hire UF students at Career Showcase, specialized career fairs, and networking events. Take a tour of Career Showcase to get yourself acquainted with career fairs.

Learn about majors, minors and certificates options at UF by networking with advisors, student ambassadors, and faculty.

Learn about the many ways to gain experience at UF and select 1–2 experiences to begin your first year.

Utilize labor market data tools, read customized blogs, explore job and internship opportunities, and learn about upskilling options for your specific career pathway.

Review the top skills needed for your desired career pathway and plan for experiences that will support your growth.

Plan to attend workshops, Express Drop-In+, Employer Hosted Events, and Pop-Ups to support your career readiness and prepare for UF Career Week.

Meet with hundreds of employers looking to hire UF students at Career Showcase, specialized career fairs, and networking events during UF’s campus-wide career week.

Connect with UF alumni, employers, and Career Pathways Coaches to explore career options within your Career Pathway.

Attend the Summer Experience Fair, meet with an academic advisor to discuss summer courses, or make an appointment with a Career Coach to get started.

Meet with your academic advisor and career coach to check-in about your academic, meaningful experience, and professional plans for the next three years.

Explore programming and leadership opportunities through the Brown Center for Leadership and Service, Gator Connect, and Student Activities and Involvement.

Utilize UF’s interactive Artificial Intelligence-based platform to review your resume using applicant tracking system suggestions and guidelines.

Plan to attend workshops, Express Drop-In+, Employer Hosted Events, and Pop-Ups to support your career readiness and prepare for UF Career Week.

Meet with hundreds of employers looking to hire UF students at Career Showcase, specialized career fairs, and networking events during UF’s campus-wide career week.

Connect with UF alumni, employers, and Career Pathways Coaches to dive into meaningful conversations about your specific industry and interests.

Answer questions about your career pathway and begin to build your network by connecting with a professional in your field.

Complete the Career Readiness Learning Plan and access the UF Career Planning Hub to fulfill your second year UF career expectations.

Create your LinkedIn profile and begin utilizing the platform to enhance your connections and online professional communities.

Connect with others on Gator Network for networking, professional development, mentorship, and groups related to your career needs.

Plan to attend workshops, Express Drop-In+, Employer Hosted Events, and Pop-Ups to support your career readiness and prepare for UF Career Week.

Meet with hundreds of employers looking to hire UF students at Career Showcase, specialized career fairs, and networking events during UF’s campus-wide career week.

Develop a connection with a professional or complete a work simulation in Forage to gain exposure to your career pathways of interest.

Meet with your academic advisor and career coach to check-in about your future plans and application support.

Add additional experiences and highlight keywords to showcase the skills you’ve gained over the last two years.

Utilize Gator CareerLink, Gator Network, and UF Career Hub to learn more about organizations and companies hiring UF students.

Plan to attend workshops, Express Drop-In+, Employer Hosted Events, and Pop-Ups to support your career readiness and prepare for UF Career Week.

Converse with admissions and recruitment representatives from graduate and professional schools programs to learn more about admission requirements, program curriculum, and creating a strong application.

Begin your internship search early to maximize opportunities for gaining professional experience before graduation.

Utilize UF’s interactive Artificial Intelligence-based platform to practice interviewing and receive tailored feedback.  

Review the top skills needed for your desired career pathway and assess if you need to build additional skillsets before graduation.

Plan to attend workshops, Express Drop-In+, Employer Hosted Events, and Pop-Ups to support your career readiness and prepare for UF Career Week.

Meet with hundreds of employers looking to hire UF students at Career Showcase, specialized career fairs, and networking events during UF’s campus-wide career week.

Accept/decline offers or troubleshoot additional ways to find a meaningful experience with a career coach.

Check in with your values and reflect on your past experiences to decide what career paths might make most sense for you.

Determine your application timelines and plans for graduate school. Check out the C3’s graduate school timeline resource for more specific guidelines.

Evaluate opportunities to develop your skills and credentials through professional associations, webinars, conferences, certifications, and badges.

Meet with your academic advisor and career coach to finalize your plans for graduation and next steps.

Take inventory of the types of experiences you have had and how you would share the skills you’ve gained and what you’ve learned from those experiences.

Add additional experiences and highlight keywords to showcase the skills you’ve gained during your time at UF.

Utilize UF’s interactive Artificial Intelligence-based platform to review your resume, upload target job descriptions, and assess any skills gaps.

Connect with your network of UF faculty, advisors, staff members, peers, and professional connections to share your post-graduation plans.

Plan to attend workshops, Express Drop-In+, Employer Hosted Events, and Pop-Ups to support your career readiness and prepare for UF Career Week.

Meet with hundreds of employers looking to hire UF students at Career Showcase, specialized career fairs, and networking events during UF’s campus-wide career week.

Utilize UF resources to begin your full-time job search including career fairs/events, Gator CareerLink, UF Career Hub, and Employer Hosted Events.

Check-in with your academic advisor and career coach to finalize your action plan for graduation.

Plan to attend workshops, Express Drop-In+, Employer Hosted Events, and Pop-Ups to support your career readiness and prepare for UF Career Week.

Meet with hundreds of employers looking to hire UF students at Career Showcase, specialized career fairs, and networking events during UF’s campus-wide career week.

Continue to actively search for full-time employment and consult with a career coach if you need additional support.

Learn about best practices for accepting and negotiating offers. Accept the offer that best aligns with your goals.

Determine what life will look like for the first couple months after graduation and utilize campus resources while you have access as a student.

Answer questions about your UF experience and plans for post-graduation in the mandatory UF Graduation Survey.

Celebrate your journey as a UF student and determine how you will purposefully share your experiences with others

Consider joining the UF Alumni Association, Gator Clubs, or becoming a Gator Career Consultant to stay in touch as a UF alumnus!