Career Catalyst: Building your Professional Journey at UF
Tailored exclusively for UF staff looking to accelerate their professional growth, this webinar series delves into essential topics such as creating a compelling career portfolio, mapping out your unique value proposition, effective networking strategies, navigating career transitions, and leveraging UF’s unique resources.
Each session provides actionable insights and practical guidance to help you achieve your career aspirations within UF.
Career Catalyst Masterclasses - General Sessions
Date: March 18
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: UF Human Resources, training room 120
Registration deadline: March 15 at 10 a.m.
Facilitator: Audrey Gainey, Director of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
Are you ready to land your next opportunity with confidence? Whether you’re looking to transition into a new role at the University of Florida or take on additional responsibilities, we are here to help you succeed. Join us for an engaging session where you’ll learn how to:
- Identify and communicate your unique strengths and skills to align with your ideal role.
- Craft a compelling cover letter that showcases your qualifications and enthusiasm.
Your personal brand and first impression matter—let’s make them unforgettable. Spaces are limited, so register today and take the next step in your career with confidence!
This session will cover your unique value proposition (branding) and cover letter writing:
- Learn how to identify and effectively communicate your unique strengths and skills, helping you stand out and align with your targeted role.
- Get tips on crafting a compelling cover letter that highlights your qualifications and demonstrates your enthusiasm for new roles.
Date: April 8
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: UF Human Resources, training room 120
Registration deadline: April 4 at 11 a.m.
Facilitator: Audrey Gainey, Director of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
Your resume is your first impression—make it count. This session will help you craft a compelling resume that showcases your value and gets noticed. You’ll learn how to:
- Clearly quantify and describe your accomplishments to demonstrate impact.
- Structure and format your resume for maximum readability and professionalism.
- Apply best practices to ensure your resume is competitive, including insights into Careers at UF.
Take the next step in your career with a resume that stands out. Spaces are limited—register today!
This session will cover resume writing:
- Master the art of quantifying and describing your accomplishments in a way that demonstrates value to potential employers.
- Learn how to structure and format a resume to effectively highlight your skills, experience, and achievements, ensuring it’s easy to read and professional.
- Gain insights into Careers at UF and learn best practices for ensuring your resume is viewed as competitive.
Date: May 13
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: UF Human Resources, training room 120
Registration deadline: May 9 at 11 a.m.
Facilitator: Mackenzie Burkett, HR Manager- Strategic Talent Group
Do you want to turn your next interview into an opportunity to showcase your true value? Whether preparing for your next opportunity or looking to refine your approach, this session will give you the tools to succeed. Together, we’ll focus on:
- Developing key strategies to navigate interviews with confidence.
- Crafting strong, authentic responses to common and tough questions that showcase your qualifications and cultural add.
- Strengthening your professional presence through body language, tone, and communication style.
With the right preparation and mindset, you can make a lasting impression. Spaces are limited—sign up today!
This session will cover interviewing:
- Gain essential skills and strategies needed to excel in job interviews
- Learn how to effectively answer common and challenging interview questions with confidence, demonstrating both qualifications and cultural-add.
- Build strategies for presenting yourself professionally, from body language to tone, ensuring you convey poise and confidence.
Career Catalyst Masterclasses - Coaching Sessions
Your resume is your first impression—make it count. This coaching session will help you craft a compelling resume that showcases your value and gets noticed. You’ll learn how to:
- Clearly quantify and describe your accomplishments to demonstrate impact.
- Structure and format your resume for maximum readability and professionalism.
- Apply best practices to ensure your resume is competitive, including insights into Careers at UF.
Take the next step in your career with a resume that stands out. Spaces are limited to eight people—register today!
Interested participants can select from two dates. The same information will be shared in each session — register for only one session.
Session 1:
Date: March 18
Time: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Location: UF Human Resources, training room 120
Registration deadline: March 15 at 10 a.m.
Facilitator: Audrey Gainey, Director of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
Click here to register.
Sessions 2:
Date: May 13
Time: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Location: UF Human Resources, training room 119
Registration deadline: May 9 at 11 a.m.
Facilitator: Mackenzie Burkett, HR Manager- Strategic Talent Group
Click here to register.
Whether you’re preparing for your next opportunity or looking to refine your approach, this coaching session will give you the tools to succeed. Together, we’ll focus on:
- Developing key strategies to navigate interviews with confidence.
- Crafting strong, authentic responses to common and tough questions that showcase your qualifications and cultural add.
- Strengthening your professional presence through body language, tone, and communication style.
With the right preparation and mindset, you can make a lasting impression. Spaces are limited to eight people—sign up today!
Interested participants can select from two dates. The same information will be shared in each session — register for only one session.
Session 1:
Date: March 18
Time: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Location: UF Human Resources, training room 119
Registration deadline: March 15 at 10 a.m.
Facilitator: Mackenzie Burkett, HR Manager- Strategic Talent Group
Click here to register.
Sessions 2:
Date: April 8
Time: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Location: UF Human Resources, training room 119
Registration deadline: April 4 at 11 a.m.
Facilitator: Mackenzie Burkett, HR Manager- Strategic Talent Group
Click here to register.
Are you ready to land your next opportunity with confidence? Whether you’re looking to transition into a new role at the University of Florida or take on additional responsibilities, we are here to help you succeed. In this hands on coaching session you’ll learn how to:
- Identify and communicate your unique strengths and skills to align with your ideal role.
- Craft a compelling cover letter that showcases your qualifications and enthusiasm.
Your personal brand and first impression matter—let’s make them unforgettable. Spaces are limited to eight people — register today and take the next step in your career with confidence!
Interested participants can select from two dates. The same information will be shared in each session — register for only one session.
Session 1:
Date: April 8
Time: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Location: UF Human Resources, training room 120
Registration deadline: April 4 at 11 a.m.
Facilitator: Audrey Gainey, Director of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
Click here to register.
Session 2:
Date: May 13
Time: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Location: UF Human Resources, training room 120
Registration deadline: May 9 at 11 a.m.
Facilitator: Audrey Gainey, Director of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
Click here to register.
Series Archives
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Internal Awareness: Understanding Where I Am Handout
Ever wonder what your career journey at UF might look like? Join us for an engaging webinar where four accomplished panelists, who have flourished in their careers within the University of Florida community, share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. Gain valuable insights and strategies for advancing your career within the university environment. Whether you’re a seasoned staff member or just starting your UF career, this discussion is tailored to provide guidance and inspiration for your own career progression. If you’re a manager, this webinar can help you identify ways to better support and inspire your employees’ career growth. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow Gators, discover new paths for growth, and elevate your career at the University of Florida!