Academic
Plan
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| Employers consistently
tell us that they concentrate on three general areas
with the candidates they invite for interviews.
The first is academic excellence. While your GPA
and overall academic record will decrease in importance
as you gain more experience in your field, it will
be very important in your entry-level job search. |
Experiental
Opportunities
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| The second aspect is career-related
experience. You can get this experience through
part-time work or volunteering, but the best experience
comes from participating in internship or Co-op
programs. Through participation in an Internship,
Co-op, or Externship you can get great experience
while field-testing your choice. |
Leadership
Experiences
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| The third thing employers look for
is leadership experience. While you are here, explore
the many student
activities and organizations that UF has
to offer. Also, consider becoming a part of our
Career Fair Staff. Volunteering
with the career fairs provides access to employers
and valuable leadership experience. Choose one or
two or three that appeal to you either because they
represent your career choice, or your cultural background,
political views, or service goals. |
| Skill
Development |
| There are two other skills that you
need to have when you get ready to go on the job
market. No matter what your career field, you will
need to have computer skills. In addition, most
employers look for people with good communication
skills. You need to be able to work with others
effectively and provide good customer service to
your customers. |
