Get Career Support

To request an appointment through Handshake, follow these steps:

1. Use your MyUWF credentials to log in to Handshake
2. Select "Career Center" from the top right-hand menu
3. Select "Appointments"
4. Click "Schedule a New Appointment"
5. Click Type: "Standard Appointment" or "Quick Appointment," based on the assistance you need
6. Use the "Calendar" to identify an available appointment slot that works with your schedule
7. Indicate your preferred meeting method and share specific details or questions pertaining to your request
8. Select "Request"
9. Once approved (1-2 business days), an appointment confirmation will be emailed from Handshake 
10. If you select Virtual Handshake as your meeting method, you will access this appointment through Handshake

Please arrive at your appointment on time. See Policies and Guidelines for more information about canceling or rescheduling your appointment.

To request a virtual drop-in appointment, follow these steps:  

1. Log into your UWF Google account
2. Click the "Apps" menu at the top of the screen
3. Select "Chat" from the menu
4. Send a direct message to "career@uwf.edu" requesting a drop-in appointment
5. A career coach will respond with instructions for joining your virtual session

Submit your resume and cover letter online and get feedback from a career coach within 3-5 business days.

1. Submit your materials using the Feedback Request Form 
2. To see your feedback, go to the "Other Documents" section of your Handshake documents page

To request an appointment through Handshake, follow these steps:

1. Schedule an appointment in Handshake
2. Email your preferred job description and your up-to-date résumé to career@uwf.edu and reference Mock Interview in the subject line. Your career coach will need these documents at least 24 hours prior to your mock interview appointment to properly prepare interview questions
3. Dress for success! Come to your mock interview appointment in professional attire.
4. Bring your résumé
5. Strongly encouraged: For extra practice, complete a virtual mock interview using Big Interview

Yes, Focus 2 Career to narrow down the fields you might be interested in or best suited for. You can also schedule a Career or Major coaching appointment with one of our career coaches via Handshake.

 

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My Florida Future Tool	MyFloridaFuture is a free online college and career planning tool developed to provide students, parents, and policymakers with a wealth of information to make better-informed decisions about educational options and future employment opportunities.
Employ Florida	Employ Florida is a free interactive resource that can help you explore and identify career opportunities, in-demand jobs & associated learning outcomes, necessary skills and credentials, and opportunities to gain experience, and it even features a resume builder.
Florida Shines	Assess your interests. Explore careers. Make a plan for your education. Prepare for work. Land your dream job.
Florida DEO	Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) offers a Jobs in Demand List as well as a data center that shares employment and earning outcomes for degrees or certificates earned at public postsecondary educational institutions, both of which can help guide you through the major and career exploration process.
O*NET	O*NET Online is the nation's primary free source of occupational information. Research the job tasks, average salary, and employment opportunities associated with potential majors and career paths.