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The Career Management Center offers a wide range of workshops and events to prepare students for all aspects of the job search process. Check out the Calendar of Events for the schedule of upcoming sessions.

To request more information about any of these events, contact the Career Management Center at (904) 620-2067 or visit Building 42, Room 2021. Faculty and student clubs may request a workshop presentation for classes or extracurricular events.

Career Expos (Fall & Spring )
 

Each UNF Career Expo provides a great opportunity to expand your career options. Employers from various industries will be on hand recruiting for internships, cooperative education, part-time employment, and full-time employment.

Students/attendees should come prepared with resumes to distribute. Business attire is REQUIRED (NO jeans, t-shirts, or flip flops). There is no cost for UNF students and alumni to attend. The general public may also attend for a small charge.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DRESS IS REQUIRED

Career Expo

 
RECOMMENDED FOR:
UNF juniors, seniors, recent graduates, and alumni that are pursuing career or job opportunities. UNF freshmen and sophomores are also encouraged to attend.
Recruiting Season: Fall Boot Camp & Spring Training
 

Boot Camp/Spring Training is a series of workshops, interviews, and networking sessions designed to prepare students for job and internship recruitment. The fun and educational sessions will take place two days during the beginnig of Fall and Spring semesters. Additional opportunities are also available for students to participate in Resume PRO and Interview PRO with guest corporate recruiters.

Student will also have an opportunity to receive multiple STAR credits by attending topic specific workshops.

Check the calendar events for upcoming Recruiting Season Camps.

Boot Camp

 
RECOMMENDED FOR:
All Coggin College of Business Students.
 
BootCamp
BootCamp
 
STAR Program: Skills To Achieve Results
 

The STAR Program is a series of seminars, workshops, services, and events designed to help you develop the develop employability skills and present yourself professionally to potential employers and be successful after you graduate from UNF. The STAR Brochure


Check the Calendar of Events for a listing of dates and times for the various workshops and seminars or call The Career Management Center at 904-620-2067

STAR 1- Workshop
Job Search Basic Training: How to write Cover Letters, develop a resume and plan your Job Search campaign.

STAR 2-Workshop
Interviewing for Success: What to expect in a job interview, a review of questions to expect, and how to prepare.

STAR 3-Critique/ Resume PRO
Have your resume or cover letters critiqued in the Career Management Center or participate in Resume PRO. Call 620-2067 to schedule an appointment.

STAR 4- Register in Career Wings/Upload Your Resume
Career Wings is an on-line registration and referral system that connects you to a variety of on-campus recruiting programs including: on-campus interviews, resume referral program; full-time, part-time, and seasonal job postings. Visit: www.unf.edu/coggin/career to register today!

STAR 5- Practice Interview / Interview PRO
Set up a practice interview or participate in an Interview PRO with the Career Management Center to develop your interview skills to a higher level.

STAR

 
RECOMMENDED FOR:
All Coggin College of Business students.
 
More Information
Job Search Basics (STAR Workshop #1)
 

This workshop will cover resume writing and cover letter basics, address common questions about resume and letter writing, help students build a targeted resume and write effective letters and illustrate some common resume pitfalls.  Also, students will learn basic job search strategies and identify key job search resources.

Resume Critiques are always available on an individual basis. Call 620-2067 to schedule an appointment for one-on-one resume development and critique.

BootCamp Workshop

 
AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FOR:
Faculty, classes, and student clubs/ organizations. Workshop dates will be posted on our Calendar of Events.
Interviewing for Success (STAR Workshop #2)
 

TThis workshop is designed to help students learn about employment interviewing. After completing this workshop, participants should know:

Ø       Fundamentals of personal preparation, including evaluating yourself and knowing why an employer should want to hire you

Ø       How to research an employer

Ø       Different interviewing formats

Ø       What to wear to an interview

Ø       Appropriate questions to ask of the employer at an interview

Ø       Interview questions to expect and how to answer them

Ø       What to do after the interview

 

 
AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FOR:
Faculty, classes, and student clubs/ organizations.
Workshop dates will be posted on our Calendar of Events.
Resume PRO ( STAR #3)
 

Take advantage of this opportunity to get your resume critiqued by an industry professional before the Career Fairs and recruitment events. The Career Management Center offers all-day resume review critiques by appointment only. Students must RSVP via Career Wings in order to sign up for a specific time slot. Check our Calendar of Events for dates and times. Location is usually in the Career Management Center (Coggin College: Building 42, Room 2021).

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DRESS IS REQUIRED

Resume

 

RECOMMENDED FOR:
All Coggin College of Business students
Employers interested in participating in the critique should contact Shannon Italia at 620-2067

Interview PRO (STAR #5)
 

This program features employer representatives and recruiters who will conduct interviews and provide critiques. This program is set up to simulate a real interview. Students wanting to participate need to be registered in Career Wings to sign up for time slots online. Check our Calendar of Events for upcoming INTERVIEW PRO dates and times.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DRESS IS REQUIRED

 

Interview
 

RECOMMENDED FOR:
All Coggin College of Business students
Employers interested in participating in the critique should contact Shannon Italia at 620-2067

STAR Program: Recognition Luncheon
 

This event is invitation only and recognizes the outstanding effort by the new STAR certified students. A certification ceremony and complimentary lunch will be provided. Guest faculty, administrators and employers will also be invited in order to meet and congratulate the STAR student’s success. Invitations will be sent out each semester by your Career Management Center team. STAR credit is monitored by the Career Management Center office and entered into your Career Wings account so that you can keep track of your STAR progress.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DRESS IS REQUIRED

STAR Luncheon

 
IN RECOGNITION OF:
Coggin College of Business students who have completed the STAR Program
 
More Information
Information Sessions
 

Information sessions are a way to provide valuable resources and information regarding employment and industry information. Industry professionals prepare presentations and participate in Q & A with interested students. Dates, times, locations & topics vary. Check with the Career Management Center to see what employers have scheduled information sessions.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DRESS IS PREFERRED

Info Session

 
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Coggin College of Business Students interested in learning more about companies and building there professional networks.
Meet the Grads: Professional Networking Social
 

This event provides an opportunity for Coggin College of Business students to network with industry professionals in a business professional and social environment. The Career Management Center provides complimentary refreshments and entertainment in order to provide a relaxed and social atmosphere for networking. Students are required to dress business professional and RSVP through Career Wings in order to attend.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DRESS IS REQUIRED

 
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Graduating students & students interested in networking with industry professionals and employer representatives.
P.R.E.P Panel (Professional Resource for Employment Preperation)
 

Preparing for your job search? Our panel of experts will discuss various aspects of an effective job search and how to present yourself effectively to employers. Topics and panelists will vary each event.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL/CASUAL DRESS IS PREFERRED

PREP Panel

 

RECOMMENDED FOR:
All Coggin College of Business Students who are preparing to job search.
Employers interested in participating as panelists should contact Shannon Italia at 904-620-2067

Dress for Success / Dress to Impress
 

This workshop addresses the importance of proper dress as it relates to interviewing and business situations. Information is shared about the difference between business attire and business casual. Presenters will vary.

 
AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FOR:
For faculty, classes, and student clubs.
Workshop dates will be posted on our Calendar of Events.
In Good Taste: A Professional Etiquette Dinner for Graduating Seniors
 

UNF Office of Alumni Services hosts this fun filled evening to help students get prepared for life after college with two brief presentations on "Minding Your Manners" and "Life After School Explained."

The Event also features a three-course meal and is by reservation only with a limited number of seats available. Be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity to become a better professional and expand your social skills. Please contact the Office of Alumni Services at 620-4723 to RSVP and check the calendar of events for dates, times and location.

IN RECOGNITION OF:
All UNF seniors, particularly those graduating
 

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