Career Fairs and Events (Sarasota-Manatee)

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Employers should contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at the Sarasota-Manatee campus to learn more about our current recruitment and networking events. More information about how to increase your presence on the Sarasota-Manatee campus can be found here.

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CAREER SHADOW DAYS

You are cordially invited to participate in Career Shadow Day (in-person), an exciting opportunity for you to meet with an executive in the Sarasota-Manatee community. You will gain an inside perspective of your career of interest and begin to establish relationships with people in your field. Shadowing can also be called Informational Interview. 

Executives will include board members and members of each of the participating chambers of commerce. They will spend time one on-one with you to discuss their profession and answer any questions. Afterward, we will host a virtual networking and wrap-up session.

CAREER FAIRS

Career Fairs are a great way to make connections with human resource recruiters, to learn about career opportunities with the companies in attendance. Have you ever applied to positions online and never heard back? Career Fairs help you get beyond the application abyss. 

Students and alumni are eligible to participate in Career Fairs hosted on all campuses. Bring several copies of your resume. Dress well. Bring your USF ID.

USF Sarasota–Manatee annual campus events include:

  • Bulls in Biz held during Homecoming Week
  • Florida Suncoast Regional Higher Ed Job and Internship Fair
  • Paycheck for Patriots

Fall 2024 Career Events:

What’s Next Festival 2024 – Hosted by the Florida Suncoast Region Higher Ed
Thursday, October 10, 2024

Vintage Vibes Mixer – USF Alumni
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – Contact Toni Ripo, Coordinator for the Center for Career & Professional Development at aripo@usf.edu, to register.