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About UF

At the University of Florida, we are a people of purpose. We’re committed to challenging convention and ourselves. We see things not as they are, but as they could be. And we strive for a greater impact: one measured in people helped and lives improved.

The Career Connections Center
J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Website: career.ufl.edu

Phone: 352-392-1601
Email:
UFCareerCenter@ufsa.ufl.edu

Spring 2025 HELPS Fair: Exploring Helping Professions

University of Florida (UF)

Date: March 5, 2025
Time: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Reitz Union Grand Ballroom

Join us this spring for the first HELPS Fair: Exploring Helping Professions, a unique event dedicated to students pursuing careers in the Healthcare, Education, Legal, and Public Service sectors.  This career fair is designed for those who aspire to make a difference and serve their communities through a variety of helping professions. 

Students will connect with leading employers, gain insights from industry experts, and explore a variety of career opportunities that embody the spirit of HELPS.  Whether you’re an Employer in a HELPS profession or a student looking to heal, educate, protect, or serve, the HELPS Fair: Exploring Helping Professions is your gateway to a fulfilling and impactful connections.  Share your passion for helping others into a rewarding profession!

Employer Registration: Opens November 1 in Simplicity. Click here to Register.
For additional information please contact the UF Career Connections Center at 352-392-1601 or CCCCareerFairs@ufsa.ufl.edu

Keys To Success: Utilize a variety of recruiting services and/or programs; Maintain a high level of visibility and name recognition on campus; Get to know the Career Centers’ staff and help us to understand your hiring needs and preferences so we can assist you in developing the best strategy to achieve your goals.

  1. Attend Career Expos/Job Fairs – Expos and Job Fairs provide excellent opportunities to showcase your organization, develop your brand on campuses, and to network with students and alumni/ae from a wide range of academic majors.
  2. Post Jobs/Internships in Online systems – Each of the 10 State University Career Centers offer an online job/internship posting system which can be accessed by employers and students 24/7. Can be accessed through each Career Center’s Homepage. Employers create a profile, login and password and can post jobs, collect resumes, register for job fairs, and schedule on-campus recruiting activity.
  3. Information Session – Schedule a room/time to present information about your organization to students.
  4. Information Table – Set up an information display table in a high traffic area on campus. This approach allows you to speak informally with students about your organization.
  5. On-campus Interviews – This service which includes use of Career Centers’ interview rooms, enables recruiters to prescreen candidates and to schedule interviews.