St. Petersburg Campus

Center for Career & Professional Development

Contact Us: 

Phone: 727-873-4129  | Email: stp-careers@usf.edu
Office Location: SLC 2300  |  Drop-in Hours: M-F 1:00pm – 5:00pm
(Drop-in hours are not available during winter break Dec. 15 – Jan. 12)

Career Services we offer:

  • Resumes and Cover Letters
    From building your first ever to critiquing your most recent resume
    All resume uploads to Handshake for St Pete home campus students are automatically reviewed by a staff member
  • Career/Major Exploration
    Explore your options through self-assessments and career resources
  • Job Search Strategies
    On-campus, off-campus, part-time, full-time or internships
  • Interview Preparation
    View resources and complete a mock interview with a Career Peer or Career Professional
  • Graduate School Prep
    Create your plan for Graduate School
  • Customized Career Coaching 
    Personalized career planning sessions with a career professional
  • The Career Closet
    Free business attire for students with a student ID 
  • Professional Headshots
    Drop-in services available for a professional headshot photoshoot for use on LinkedIn, etc. 
  • Handshake Resume Reviews
    St Pete home campus students receive an automatic resume review for each document uploaded to Handshake.

The Center for Career and Professional Development hosts a variety of workshops and events throughout the year that all students are welcome to attend. We are also happy to lead career development workshops for faculty, student clubs/organizations, or any USF department hosting an event for USF students. Please submit all requests at least 2 weeks in advance!

Featured Articles

Internship Opportunities with the State of Florida

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St. Pete Resource Links

Career Exploration
Guides
Resume & Cover Letters
Interview Prep
Job Search Sites
LinkedIn

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Career Guide & Tip Sheets

Use for: Learn More about Popular Career Topics & Embed into Courses

Tip Sheets
Gaining Experience
Networking
Job Search
Graduate School Applications
Life after College
How to Videos

Sample Documents

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Hiring Students (St. Petersburg)

Use for: Information for Campus Departments on Hiring USFSP Students

Many campus offices hire student employees to do a variety of jobs. These roles help students to build their skills and prepare for future career success. Over 75% of new …

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References & Referrals

Use for: Guidelines for Faculty and Staff Providing Ethical/Legal References & Referrals for Students

A FACULTY GUIDE TO ETHICAL AND LEGAL STANDARDS

As a faculty member, you can support the career aspirations of your students and graduates as they connect …

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Career Resources

Career Exploration Guides Resume & Cover Letters Interview Prep Job Search Sites LinkedIn

Contact & Location

Phone
813-974-2171
Address

4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SVC 2088
Tampa, FL 33620

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.