Suit-a-Bull on the Tampa Campus will close for the fall semester on December 4, 2025, and will reopen for the spring on January 20, 2026.

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!

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St. Pete Resource Links

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

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

Sample Documents

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References & Referrals

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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.