DELTA Symposium

Improving the diversity of our workforce is critical to Corteva’s success.  To cultivate a rich pipeline of diverse candidates for Corteva roles, we are pleased to announce the launch of the R&D Developing Emerging Leaders and Talent inAgriculture (DELTA) symposium, research grant and scholarship programs.  These programs invite under-represented minority undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs to share their interest and research as well as gain insights to careers in agricultural disciplines, sustainable and reliable food production, and Corteva.  Participants in the symposium will receive a technical overview of the company and a chance to share their own research, network, and develop soft skills that are essential to any industry career.  Research grants and scholarship funding for students are also available to selected students.

O4U Engineering Conference Updates

The O4U Engineering Conference is holding three pre-conference events in preparation for their Round 3 application deadline on June 6th!

In case you missed it: The Out for Undergrad Engineering Conference will be held virtually from September 9th to September 12th. It should be noted that this conference is geared towards serving students that identify as LGBTQ+ and plan on pursuing a career in engineering, whether it be industry or academia. We have waived our registration fee, making the conference free to attend for students. We are committed to ensuring all admitted students can attend our programming, especially in our new virtual format

You can apply to the conference itself here (https://outforundergrad.typeform.com/to/IuQVhf66) till June 6th! & RSVP to as many pre-conference events as you would like!

O4U Conference Leads Panel
Thursday, May 13th, 2021 from 7-8 EST
· This event will feature our conference leads Angie Gonzalez (Engineering), Maggie Moss (Marketing), and Anne Schwartz (Tech) as they breakdown O4U and provide perspective for each conference. This is a great opportunity to learn about O4U and why you should apply to one of the conferences! Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 to confirm your spot!

· RSVP: https://forms.gle/vadsJSzvzoPQVnWw8

O4U Engineering Conference Spanish Info Session
Thursday, May 20th, 2021 from 8-9 EST
· Gran oportunidad para aprender sobre “O4U Engineering” y porqué deberías solicitar para ser parte de la conferencia. Este taller será totalmente en español. Favor de reservar tu espacio aquí: “RSVP” en o antes del 18 de Mayo de 2021, para confirmar tu espacio. ¡No olvides compartirlo!

· RSVP: https://forms.gle/YSWa2PnSKksGT2tx6

O4U Engineering Diversity Panel
Thursday, May 27th, 2021 from 7-8 EST
· This event will feature a collection of our 2021 engineering directors as they reflect on their O4U journey, specifically in the context of their diverse identities. Following the panel there will be space for networking with directors and other students. This is a great opportunity to learn how the full 360 of your identity is welcomed and supported at O4U! Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 25th, 2021 to confirm your spot!

· RSVP: https://forms.gle/apcJuTFWNbBkM6ix5

If there are any questions, please reach out to Joey Saad, Pre-Conference Programming Lead, at joey.saad@outforundergrad.org, Angie Gonzalez, Conference Lead, at angie.gonzalez@outforundergrad.org, or the admissions team at engineering2021.admissions@outforundergrad.org for more information!

CCC Upcoming Career Programs

 Adulting 101 - Stand out: Professionalism, Branding, And Professional Development

Tuesday, March 30 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Take charge of your future and learn 3 key ways to stand out positively during your job or graduate school search. You are the CEO of your brand and we look forward to sharing resources, tips, and learning from you.

Zoom Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrcuCrqzouGtKFlT_J1bRbbQEsGJ785BMr

Building Experience in the Health Field in Unprecedented Times

Monday, April 5 @ 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

This event is part of the “Springing Into Healthcare Series.” Gaining experience through internships and volunteering has been dramatically impacted by recent events. Come learn about opportunities to gain exposure to the health field during these unprecedented times from two employer partners!

Zoom Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvf-6hrDorGdTUw5O_5WhuJbroiBs2ngVz

NASA DEVELOP info Webinar

 We are hosting virtual “About DEVELOP” webinars on Wednesday, February 3rd @ 1 pm ET and Thursday, February 4th @ 11 am ET in an effort to provide information about our capacity building program and how potential and interested candidates can apply and participate in the program.

We have 11 U.S. locations at NASA centers and regional collegiate locations. The goal of our virtual webinars is to not only provide program information to potential candidates, but to also generate discussion with those students outside of virtual platforms, such as Handshake and social media. We would like to learn more about our potential future candidates and provide them with the resources they need to be to successfully apply to NASA DEVELOP.

Wednesday, February 3rd @ 1:00pm ET
To attend this webinar, click here: https://bit.ly/3nKnwQy
Dial in using your phone: (256) 715-9946 PIN: 821 222 744

OR

Thursday, February 4th, @ 11:00am ET
To attend this webinar, click here: https://bit.ly/3qoEXrk
Dial in using your phone: (256) 715-9946 PIN: 782 666 790

GoinGlobal - Job hunting during Covid-19

 Students, attend our guest lecture with the Founder of GoinGlobal, Mary Anne Thompson on February 4, 2021 at 2:00pm EST.

During this time, she will explore proven strategies and tactics for helping job seekers achieve their career objectives in an employment market transformed by the Covid-19 Pandemic. This informative, one hour presentation, will share insights gathered by her global team of in-country career experts and provide practical advice on how to leverage this resource to:

• Develop effective job search strategies
• Identify emerging employment and career trends
• Ace the video interview
• Leverage personal and professional networking resources
• Find remote job and internships opportunities

Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6198756697042589198

Google Seminar - PhD Roles & Application Processes 10/28

 

C3 Workshop - Negotiating and Managing Offers

 The Career Connection Center will be offering student trainings on the topic of negotiating and managing offers. The 1st workshop session on this topic will be held at 6 pm on November 4th. 

Topic: Offer Evaluation and Negotiation

Presenter: Dr. Erin Lin, Career Coach of Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering 

Date: Nov 4th, 6:00PM to 7:00 PM 

Register link: 

https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdeyhrTgvHNAnD5yBg3ei9aAm6Nk_sQIL

 

Students...prep for the ABE Virtual Career Fair. Workshops next week!

 Please join us for these personalized workshops to prepare you for the ABE Virtual Career Fair.

Tuesday's link Live via Zoom at bit.ly/3ldKYVt 

Wednesday's link: Live via Zoom at bit.ly/3jygD3y

ABE Virtual Career Fair - October 28th...SAVE THE DATE!

 Students, it's almost time for the ABE Virtual Career Fair so SAVE THE DATE! October 28th. This year we are using the C3 Career Fair+ app so you'll want to download that before the big day. We're working hard to bring some really great employers to the event and will post more details on the website. For more information visit: https://abe.ufl.edu/career-fair/.

UF Career Showcase 9/21-9/24 - Career Connections Center and Virtually on Career Fair Plus

 9/21-9/24 9am-4pm

For the first time ever, Career Showcase will be a four-day event! Employers from all over the country will participate in the University of Florida’s largest career fair. September 21 and 22 are non-technical days and are ideal for UF students and alumni interested in fields such as accounting, health care, communications, education, sales, and retail. September 23 and 24 are technical days and are ideal for UF students and alumni interested in fields such as computer science, engineering, information systems, research, and other technical fields.

Career Showcase is hosted bi-annually is open to UF Students and alumni. For questions, contact the Career Events staff at (352) 273-2331 or CCCCareerFairs@ufsa.ufl.edu.

PepsiCo Flipping the Fair Career Event

The PepsiCo Campus Talent Acquisition team is excited to announce the launch of our Flipping the Fair: The Career Fair, Reinvented podcast series! With career fairs being one of the many events canceled following the Coronavirus outbreak, we set out to develop a unique alternative that would still enable students to learn what a career at PepsiCo is all about. The episodes offer students a glimpse of the PepsiCo culture, information about careers within a variety of functions, and insights from PEP employees who were in their shoes not too long ago. We also sat down with our PepsiCo Foods North America Sr. Vice President of Supply Chain to discuss hot topics such as sustainability, purpose, and what sets PepsiCo apart from other organizations.

Use these to the series on Spotify & Apple. We also created a Flipping the Fair Landing Page for students who have enjoyed the series and want to stay connected with us.

Switch to Online Zoom Format: UF C3 Career Advisement at the UF Graduate School

In light of the current shift towards online courses and programming, the UF Career Connections Center (C3) is offering virtual support and resources to continue to assist graduate students in their professional development and career readiness needs. Weekly C3 Office Hours in the Graduate School will be held virtually via Zoom beginning on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 1 to 2 p.m., and Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Graduate students interested in attending virtual office hours can make an appointment by emailing a C3 Graduate Assistant at HToombs@ufsa.ufl.edu.

Other helpful resources can be found online at the C3 website. The new online resource library features sample professional and job search documents such as industry resume and CV templates and formatting tips, diversity and teaching statements, and other academic job search documents.

The Grad Success Series event "Conference Crash Course" Workshop, scheduled for March 18 at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. will also be postponed until further notice.

Please contact Talline Martins with any questions.

A2i Registration - APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSES FRIDAY 2/14

OPEN APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSES FRIDAY 2/14! ONLY 30 SPOTS

UF-A2i (Accelerate to Industry) will be back from March 2-6,, 2020 in Career Connections Center (Reitz Union)!

Industry representatives from Syngenta, Mars, Florida Crystals, LA Urban Farms, and The Nature Conservancy will all be in attendance!

NEW THIS YEAR – GROUP COMPETITION WITH PRIZE SPONSORED BY SYNGENTA

Acceptance is competitive and will be determined on a rolling basis during the application period.

You can apply for A2i on the CSRA website (https://csra.ifas.ufl.edu/)

Applicants are required to submit an updated CV and 1-page cover letter explaining why they want to attend A2i and how the program will benefit their career goals.

All UF graduate students and post-docs are welcome to apply

Contact James Estrada (estradaj@ufl.edu) if you have questions.

CALS Career Expo - February 6th

CALS Career Expo 

Thursday, Feb. 6 

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

J. Wayne Reitz Union Grand Ballroom 

www.cals.ufl.edu/careerexpo

Faculty are welcome and encouraged to come by the event to greet our employers and graduate/professional school programs.

Click here for a promotional PowerPoint file which can be used in your classes to encourage student participation in the CALS Career Expo.

Visit https://cals.ufl.edu/current-students/careerresources/careerexpo/careerexpofaculty/ to view the participant list or download a promotional PowerPoint slide.

This is a great opportunity for students interested in full-time jobs, internships, professional/graduate school, volunteer opportunities and building relationships with potential employers.

UF Graduate School Professional Development Opportunities

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Submission
How to Manage Chronic Illness and Academic Life
International Student Success Group
Alachua Region Science and Engineering Fair – Judges Needed
"My Fulbright in 7 Minutes" Spring Presentations
Networking and Why Every PhD Should Do It
How to Get Hired: Advice to PhDs from Hiring Managers

RESEARCH SKILLS

Managing References with EndNote
How to Write a Publishable Manuscript
Cyber Security @UF
An Introduction to the Linux Command Line
HiPerGator: SLURM Submission Scripts
Python 0 Workshop
Python 1 Workshop

CAREER CONNECTIONS CENTER

Resume Lab
Preparing for the CALS Career Expo
Career Speakers Bureau: A Mentor Story- How Can Mentoring Impact Your Career?
Preparing for Faculty Positions in the Health Field
Adulting 101: Know Your Value – Job Offers and Salary Negotiation
OPT/CPT/OPT-Stem Educational Sessions

Spring 2020 Graduate Student Success Series

The UF Career Connections Center invites you to join in its Spring 2020 Graduate Student Success Series, designed specifically to help PhD, master’s, and other graduate and professional students explore their career options. These workshops are focused on professional development to prepare for jobs across various fields!

Prep for Success: How to Prepare for the Job Market
1/14: Inspiration Room, Career Connections Center, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Are you a graduate student preparing to enter the job market? This workshop will introduce you to tools and techniques to help you succeed, from job search resources in your field, to building your professional network!

Showcasing Your Skills: Transitioning Your CV to a Resume
January 15: Inspiration Room, Career Connections Center, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

You may already have a CV (curriculum vitae) as a graduate student, but do you also have a resume? This workshop is designed to help graduate students create a strong, professional resume by highlighting their key skills, experience, and strengths. This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students interested in working outside academia, as well as those planning to attend Spring Showcase. Learn how to create a strong resume to share with employers during the event and in your job search!

Beyond Academia: How to Network with Industry Professionals
February 11 & 12: Exploration Room, Career Connections Center, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Are you a graduate student considering careers beyond academia? This workshop series will provide graduate students with an opportunity to hear from professionals in various fields and receive advice from other former graduate students now working in industry.

For more information directions, and contacts, click on this link to the UF Career Connections Center’s “Upcoming Events” webpage: UF Career Connections Center Links.  

Questions? Email careercenter@ufsa.ufl.edu. 

I/ITSEC Career Fair-Orlando-12/4/19

The simulation & training industry is growing very fast not only in the military but in nearly every other industry sector. Many of the companies that are engaged in MS&T in defense are also working in those other industries. The demand for talent is growing as well.

Workshop-Resumes for Grad Students-Wednesday 11/20

You may already have a CV as a graduate student, but do you also have a resume? This workshop is designed to help graduate students create a professional resume by highlighting their key skills, experience, and strengths that could be translated to the workforce. Learn how to create a strong resume on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the C3. Visit career.ufl.edu/events to see a full list of events.

Interested in a career in industry? A2i Early Registration ends 11/22

EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS NEXT FRIDAY (11/22)…APPLY NOW BEFORE THE RUSH OF SPRING APPLICANTS!
UF-A2i (Accelerate to Industry) will be back from March 2-6,, 2020 in Career Connections Center (Reitz Union)!

Industry representatives from Syngenta, Mars, Florida Crystals, LA Urban Farms, and The Nature Conservancy will all be in attendance!

Due to interest in the program, we will be offering an early application period from Monday November 4 through Friday November 22.

Acceptance is competitive and will be determined on a rolling basis during this period. Only 50 slots are available, so apply early!

You can apply for A2i on the CSRA website (https://csra.ifas.ufl.edu/) beginning on Monday 11/4 at 8am.

Applicants are required to submit an updated CV and 1-page cover letter explaining why they want to attend A2i and how the program will benefit their career goals.

All UF graduate students and post-docs are welcome to apply

Contact James Estrada (estradaj@ufl.edu) if you have questions.

WiSE Fall Career Panel on Monday 11/18