MARCH
CRC Live: Pursuing Your Passion Now*
Mon., March 25 | 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.| Google Hangout On Air
Pursuing Your Passion is more than a cliché; it's an action statement. Meet creative people outside of the traditional tech world, who have grown successful businesses from pursuing their passions fervently - from blogging, creating a public relations agency, executing non-profit ventures, to consulting others on chasing their dreams. These dynamic entrepreneurs will participate in a spirited discussion and will give words of wisdom from their personal and professional experiences on how to take that first step into entrepreneurship.
The Hangout can be viewed from the University of Florida's Google+ page.
*Part of the 'Entrepreneurship 101::Discover How to Create Your Own Career Week' hosted by the Career Resource Center, in conjunction with the Gator Innovators; UF Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; UF New Student and Family Programs/Common Reading Program; UF Women’s Student Association/Women’s History Month.
Networking and Interviewing for Non-Academic Jobs - Grad Series
Mon., Mar. 25 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | CRC Classroom
Your resume and cover letter may be fantastic, but networking and interviewing are equally important. Proper presentation takes preparation. Stop by to learn networking and interviewing skills for pursuing non-academic jobs.
Diversity in Entrepreneurship: Challenging Barriers while Changing the World*
Tues., March 26 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.| Reitz Union Grand Ballroom
Through an interactive panel discussion, this event will seek to motivate aspiring entrepreneurs by providing practical advice about overcoming challenges in the business world, told through the stories of successful minority business owners. In addition, attendees will gain the opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurial-minded students and build connections and relationships with potential mentors, advisors and future business partners.
*Part of the 'Entrepreneurship 101::Discover How to Create Your Own Career Week' hosted by the Career Resource Center, in conjunction with the UF Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; UF New Student and Family Programs/Common Reading Program; UF Women’s Student Association/Women’s History Month.
Target's Career Prep Academy
Wed., Mar. 27 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Graham Gallery
Finding your career path is about more than just your major. Let Target and several campus partners help you connect your strengths and interests to opportunities for developing your skills. You will leave the event with an action plan to develop your personal brand and position yourself for success in any career field.
First 50 students to RSVP and attend will receive a copy of StrengthsQuest 2.0. All that attend will receive an access code to take the StrengthsFinder assessment.
Careers In: Science, Technology and Mathematics
Wed., Mar. 27 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | CRC Library
Subject matter experts are ready to help you research and explore career fields in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Learn about these careers "first hand" from people actually working in these fields every day. Discover where you can make your mark with exciting opportunities of the 21st century.
Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur: Learn from those who have done it!*
Thurs., Mar. 28 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | CRC Library
Entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds share experiences and strategies about how they made the decision to become entrepreneurs. Our panelists will examine the hurdles entrepreneurs face, and what skills helped them become successful. Walk away feeling confident knowing the first steps to take on the road to entrepreneurship.
*Part of the 'Entrepreneurship 101::Discover How to Create Your Own Career Week' hosted by the Career Resource Center, in conjunction with the UF Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; UF New Student and Family Programs/Common Reading Program; UF Women’s Student Association/Women’s History Month.
Entrepreneurship Case Lecture Series*
Fri., Mar. 29 | 10:00 a.m. – Noon |Hough Hall 150
Bradd Barker, Co-Founder, FlipFold
(as seen on “The Big Bang Theory”)
The Entrepreneurship Case Lecture Series brings individuals to campus to discuss the range of "emotional" management situations that present themselves throughout the entirety of the entrepreneurial lifecycle (e.g. embezzlement, lawsuit, cash crunch, PR crisis, liquidity, etc). In addition, the series seeks to enhance student understanding of topics relevant to entrepreneurship and innovation, provide the background necessary for students interested in entrepreneurial careers, and introduce students to resources in the entrepreneurial arena while providing a forum for networking and career development.
*Part of the 'Entrepreneurship 101::Discover How to Create Your Own Career Week' hosted by the Career Resource Center, in conjunction with the UF Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation; UF New Student and Family Programs/Common Reading Program; UF Women’s Student Association/Women’s History Month.
APRIL
Non-Academic Career Panel for Grad Students
Mon., Apr. 1 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | CRC Library
Learn how others have put their education to use. Our advanced-degree panelists will share information on their non-academic professions with you.
Education Fair
Tues., Apr. 2 | 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Career Resource Center
Over 47 employers including school boards will be in attendance to showcase employment opportunities for students interested in teaching and educational careers.
LinkedIn 101
Tues., Apr. 2 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | CRC Library
Are you maximizing your job search potential on the world’s largest professional networking database? With a site of over 180 million people geared for professional networking, you want to take advantage of this platform. After attending this workshop, you will be able to:
- - Create a dynamic LinkedIn profile to market yourself and your experiences
- - Use LinkedIn’s features like introductions, discussions, home feed, recommendations, groups, etc.
- - Successfully utilize LinkedIn to create and maintain professional relationships
Grad School 101
Gear Up for Graduate School Series
Tues., Apr. 9 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | CRC Library
Take a big picture look at what it takes to apply to graduate school. Learn how to research and evaluate programs, and what questions you should be asking yourself today to prepare.
Navigating the Application
Gear Up for Graduate School Series
Wed., Apr. 10 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | CRC Library
We’ll review the application process, discuss the updates to the GRE and go over general application guidelines and timelines.
Personal Statements
Gear Up for Graduate School Series
Thurs., Apr. 11 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | CRC Library
Personal statements are a required component of graduate school applications. This workshop covers all you need to know about starting and writing a dynamic personal statement.
