Office of Graduate Professional Development
The Graduate School, the Career Connections Center, and IFAS/CALS Department of Agronomy will host events during the Spring 2023 semester on entering the job market.
Designed for late-stage graduate students and postdocs, the events will focus primarily on non-academic careers, although some information will apply to academic job searches as well.
“UF-A2i is an excellent way for companies to reach high performing students…my colleagues and I were greatly impressed…” Matthew Johnston, Global Head of Vegetables, Syngenta
There are two parts to the Job Search Series:
1. Seminars on essential skills to identify, pursue, and secure professional positions (Mondays, all 3 - 5pm)
2. UF-A2i. Intensive immersion days to develop professional skills and interact with industry leaders (Tuesdays, space limited). If you are chosen to participate in A2i, participation in all seminars above and immersion days is required.
The same application is used for both parts of the Job Search Series. You can indicate in the application if you'd like to be considered for the A2i portion.
Applications accepted now until December 4, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
Questions?
Email Dr. Talline Martins at tmartins@ufl.edu or Dr. James Estrada at estradaj@ufl.edu.
1. Seminars on essential skills to identify, pursue, and secure professional positions (Mondays, all 3 - 5pm)
UF- A2i is a bold, new approach to workforce training for UF graduate students and post-doctoral associates. Through UF-A2i, participants can interact directly with global industry leaders, build key business, leadership, and communication skills, and explore employment opportunities.
UF-A2i will be held on four Tuesdays during the Successful Job Search Series and topics will broadly follow the Monday sessions.
If you are chosen to participate in A2i, participation in all seminars above and immersion days is required.
UF-A2il features resume workshops, mock interviews, team projects, and networking events – all led by industry leaders and focused on providing participants with a competitive edge in the job market.
Simply select “Yes” in the dropdown menu when asked if you would like to apply for UF-A2i in the Job Search Series application and briefly explain why you would like to attend. Admission for A2i is competitive and will be limited. Those selected will receive an email notification no later than January 10th, 2023.