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General
What is Gator CareerLink?
Gator CareerLink is the Career Resource Center’s online career portal, where jobs and internships are posted exclusively for UF students and alumni. This service is available 24/7. This web-based system lets you search hundreds of current job and internship listings, submit resumes, schedule campus interviews and find out about employer information sessions --- all from a single online portal. The CareerLink system allows students and alumni to connect potential employers.
Who is allowed to use Gator CareerLink?
Gator CareerLink access is available free of charge to students and alumni with GatorLink accounts and Alumni Association members. If you do not have your GatorLink username or password, please contact the GatorLink office at 392-HELP for further information.
How long does the Gator CareerLink registration take to complete?
Registration takes only 10 minutes. You need to complete your profile and upload your resume to start searching for jobs.
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On-Campus Interviewing
How do I upload my resume in Gator CareerLink?
-Log into Gator CareerLink
-Click on “My Documents” at the top of the page
-Click on “Add New”
-Complete “Label Field” for the Resume
-Click on “Browse” to select your resume file to upload
-Click “Submit”
How do I submit my resume to employers interviewing on campus?
-Log into Gator CareerLink
-Click on “My Jobs”
-Next to the “Show Me” choice, select “Interviews I Qualify For”
-Click “search” to locate campus interviews
-Click on the job title
-Under “Application Status”, select a resume
-Click Submit
Alternatively at your home screen under quick links select the “Campus Interviews I Qualify For” for on campus interviews. Next click on the job title, select a resume and click the submit button.
For all job postings, not just campus interviews, choose “Jobs I qualify for” and follow the directions above.
How do I sign up for an interview?
If you have received an email stating that you have been either “invited” or “preselected”, you can sign up for an interview by following these steps:
-Log into Gator CareerLink
-At the welcome screen (desktop), look under the “Alerts” heading to find the link to sign up for a time
-Click the link that states “you may sign up for X interviews”
-Sign up for a time
If you are unable to sign up for a time, please check the signup dates in the company job posting. During the “sign up Start Date” and “Sign-Up End Date” you will be able to select an interview time. You are still having problems, please put in an online help request [online help request page] or contact our office.
How do I change my interview time?
To reschedule your interview time:
-Log into Gator CareerLink
-Click on My Interviews
-Click on Scheduled Interviews tab
-Click on the date of the interview (under the interview date column)
-Click on Reschedule
-Choose a different Time
-Click Submit
Be warned: Additional time slots may not be available.
How do I cancel an interview?
To cancel your interview time:
-Log into Gator CareerLink
-Click on My Interviews
-Click on Scheduled Interviews tab
-Click on the date of the interview (under the interview date column)
YOU CAN WITHDRAW UP TO 48 HOURS BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW. Cancelling within the 48 hour window will cause your account to be disabled until you have been completed the Online Missed Interviewing Quiz, which will be sent via email shortly after the missed interview. Please review our Cancellation Policy for full details.
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I am an international student and I am unable to send companies my resume through GCL, because it tells me I am not qualified. How do I remedy this?
The citizenship status is one of the vital requirements in applying for a job through On Campus Interviewing. Some companies may not sponsor international students. If you feel you would make a good candidate you can submit a consideration request by contacting the company with the information listed in the job posting (if available). Your request will be reviewed by the company and will be contacted if they decide to interview you.
Attending a company information session prior to their interview date is often a great way to gain interview opportunities with employers.
What does preselect signup, preselect alternate signup and open signup mean?
Preselect is a request for an interview. A company will collect resumes and select people they would like to interview. They will then send the CRC a list of“preselects” who will be able to signup for an interview time. The people who are “preselected” will signup during the “Preselect Signup” dates listed in the job posting.
Being a "Preselect Alternate" allows you to sign up during the "Alternate Signup” time if the slots are not already filled by preselects.
Open signup is a time in which all who meet the requirements for the job can signup for an interview time. After submitting your resume you will be taken to the signup times.
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What and where is the CRC Rolling board?
The Rolling Board is a bulletin board located in the the Career Resource Center (1st Floor, Reitz Union) that contains the days interview schedule. These schedules will contain your time and room number. Be sure to check this board before your interview because it will have the newest information available for you. Your interview will be in the CRC or Reitz Union unless you are contacted in advance with special instructions.
Please review the what to expect section of the GCL site.
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Registration
How do I register for a CareerLink Account?
To register:
-Go to crc.ufl.edu
-Click on the “New User Registration” registration button below the login box
-Follow the on-screen instructions
-Your username is your UFID and your password will be emailed to you.
-If you have any problems, go to our Online Help Request page and fill out the form. Our help staff will resolve your problem during office hours.
My CareerLink account is not working, what do I do?
CareerLink has undergone some major redevelopment to improve the service. To access this system, you will need to re-register with Gator CareerLink. Go to http://www.crc.ufl.edu to register. If you had an account prior to July 2006, you will need to re-register for Gator CareerLink.
If you have registered, be sure you are logging in with your UFID and password, which was emailed to you after you completed the registration process.
Please use our Online Help Request if you have problems registering.
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Alumni/Grad Student
I am an alumnus / alumna and I am unable to submit my resume to companies on Gator CareerLink. It says that I am not qualified for this position, even though they are looking for people in my major and I meet the work authorization type. How do I remedy this?
In the On-Campus job posting, put in a request using the employer contact information (if available) to be considered for the position. The request will be reviewed by the employer and you will be contacted if they would like to interview you.
I am a graduate student and I am unable to apply for a position. How do I submit my resume?
If the degree type states Bachelors and you are a Masters student, you will not be able to apply. Here is one possible reason: Some companies do not want to pay a masters degree pay rate.
However, put in a request using the employer contact information (if available) to be considered for the position. The request will be reviewed by the employer and you will be contacted if they would like to interview you.
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Login
I have a Gator CareerLink account and it will not let me log in. What is wrong?
Make sure you have in fact registered. If you registered prior to July 2006, you will need to re-register.
Also, be aware that your username will be your UFID number and password will be emailed to the account you entered in the registration.
Please use our Online Help Request if you have problems registering.
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My Profile
I am trying to list my major / certification in my education profile and it is not listed in the major/ certification field?
Please fill out an Online Help Request and let us know your college and school, the degree level, the major, and the certification (certification if applicable) that you would like us to add to the system. We will research the major to verify its exact title and enter it into the system as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that there are many specialized degrees and programs at the University of Florida that are called many different names.
If you notice your major / certification to be missing, please put in an Online Help Request
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Job Search
Why did my search return no job listings?
For more job results, try choosing fewer criteria in your search selections. If you get too many results, try narrowing your search by using more criteria by clicking to the “advanced search tab”. A good suggestion is to use the Keyword search feature.
I am not a business or engineering major, will Gator CareerLink be useful for me?
Of course! CareerLink is not exclusive to business or engineering students, in fact every major can utilize the system. We receive job postings for jobs outside business and engineering. Also, many majors are well-qualified to perform jobs outside of their major and are encouraged to pursue those careers.
With access to UF and national listings for full-time, internship, co-op positions, plus information and tips on how to succeed with your job search, CareerLink can help any UF student or alum.
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Job Search Documents
How do I upload my resumes / cover letter / unofficial transcripts?
To Upload your resume:
-Log into Gator CareerLink
-Click on the “My Documents”
-Click on Add New
-Complete Title Field for the Resume
-Click on Browse to select your resume file to upload
-Click Submit
If you are uploading you transcript you will need to save your unofficial transcript from ISIS.
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Resume Formatting Issues
Why doesn’t the preview look like the file I uploaded?
If you are having trouble getting your resume to look correct in the preview, there a few things you can try:
-Change the margins around.
-Not all fonts will translate correctly, so try to use common fonts (Times New Roman, Arial, Helvetica).
-Stay away from font effects like shadow and outline, which may cause your fonts to not convert properly.
-No full justification. It seems to cause problems with spacing.
-Stay away from using tables if possible.
My resume does not appear except for my name and address information?
This could be because you are using tables or nested tables (table inside a table). The conversion process inside the Gator CareerLink system is not table friendly. Use tables sparingly and stick to simple table settings. Instead of tables try setting your tabs. The conversion process accepts tab settings better than tables.
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Job Search Agent
What is a job search agent?
A job search agent goes out and looks for job postings that match criteria that you set. A job search agent will notify you by email when new jobs matching your criteria become available.
To set up a job agent:
-Click on “My Jobs”
-Select the “Advanced Search” tab
-Check the “save as” box and name your agent
-Select criteria for the job agent
-Click the submit button
-Now select the “job agent” tab
-Click “schedule” and enable the agent
You can further add setting and set times for the agent to run.
Miscellaneous
I received an error message while using the system. What do I do?
The error you received may be a timeout error – this means that you have performed no activity through the system in 10 minutes and it automatically logs you out of the system for security purposes. You should be able to go back to www.crc.ufl.edu and login fine. If the problem persists, clear out your cookie files or contact us by filling out an Online Help Request.
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My question was not answered in the FAQ, how do I get my question answered?
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions that you may have concerning Gator CareerLink. We strive to ensure Gator CareerLink is fast and efficient for the students and employers. If there is anything we can help you with, please let us know by filling out the Online Help Request and we will respond promptly.
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