Career Services offers students and alumni a
wide variety of services and resources to aid in career planning and job
search success.
Career Services offers resources for students in all four phases of the
career development process: 1) Self-Assessment 2) Career Exploration 3)
Developing career skills necessary for success and 4) Completing a successful
job search.
Click here for a career development checklist that will help you to plan your career
activities at the Rosen College.
Below is a list of the comprehensive services we provide
Individual Career Assistance
• Career Services offers individual appointments for all students. We help
students establish career goals, and develop strategies for achieving
your career objectives successfully.
We offer self-assessment instruments, print and online resources and
directories for career research, résumé/cover letter assistance,
interview coaching, networking advice, and help with job searches.
Career Development
• Career Development Workshops are presented on
many career related topics, including resume writing, cover letters,
interviewing skills, networking,
business etiquette, and job search skills. Click here to view this semester’s
schedule of events.
• The Strong Interest Inventory® is a survey
of self-reported interest and skills. The survey will help you understand
how your interests and
skills relate to the occupational world. This information will be helpful
as you decide what courses to take as well as what summer position may
be a good next step in your career development.
• The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is an assessment that helps you
learn about your personality, which will assist you in identifying preferred
occupations and work environments. Career Services will review the results
with you.
• Career Guides are comprehensive guides to career development for hospitality
students. These guides include advice on: cover letters, resumes, networking,
interviewing skills, career research, and career fair success.
Job Search Resources
• On-Campus Recruiting brings companies from various industry segments to
campus to interview students for permanent, post-graduate positions. Graduating
seniors are required to attend an orientation to attend an introduction
to on-campus recruiting seminar, or see Dave Jenks individually in the
Career Services office.
• Company Information Sessions Company representatives visit campus to provide
details about their companies and career opportunities within their organizations.
Information sessions are often held prior to interviews, and provide excellent
networking opportunities for students. Any student wishing to interview
with a company is highly encouraged to attend company information sessions.
• Employer information tables provide a great opportunity to meet informally
with representatives to discuss career options and learn more about the
company.
• Hospitality Career Expos Held each October and February, our hospitality
career expos bring over 65 hospitality companies to the Rosen College
campus. This is an ideal venue for all students to interact with recruiters,
learn
about the industry, discover employment opportunities, and understand
company cultures.
• Permanent and Summer Jobs Opportunities received from employers who are
not able to come to campus to recruit. Students respond directly to employers.
• Online job search directory Career Services has compiled a listing of job
websites and job hotlines for national as well as local employers.
Career Development programming---include special career
preparation events including practice interviews with industry professionals,
etiquette
luncheons and dinners, career conferences, and career information panels,
receptions with employers.
• Hospitality Career Library Career Services maintains a career library
with books and materials specific to the hospitality field. Click here to view
a listing of career books in our library.
In addition to the resources and services available to you at Career
Services, the UCF Career Services and Experiential Learning office on
UCF’s
main campus provides services to all Rosen College students.
Career Services at the UCF Main Campus offers
on-campus interviewing for non-hospitality industries such as financial
services, marketing, and business management and much more. If you are
interested in these diverse industries, your KnightLink username and
password will help you locate opportunities in these fields who are recruiting
through
Career Services. Career Services also holds many career fairs and events
(see Events section of their homepage to find out what’s happening on campus)
Contact:Career Services
E-mail: djenks@mail.ucf.edu
Phone: 407-903-8077
Fax: 407-903-8104
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