University of South Florida

Alumni CareerQuest assists USF alumni in the development of career and job search strategies critical for navigating today’s competitive job market. Alumni CareerQuest is exclusively for University of South Florida graduates who have completed a minimum of a bachelor's degree.

Participation in Alumni CareerQuest services requires registration. Click here to register. If you were registered for the Sept. 25th kick-off workshop, you are already registered for Alumni CareerQuest services. PLEASE NOTE: Due to heavy demand, please allow 3 business days after submitting your registration before calling for an appointment. You will receive an email from us when your registration has been processed.

We are pleased to be able to suspend our regular Alumni Career services fee as a result of special funding provided by the USF Provost’s Office until June 30, 2010.  During this time the services below are free of charge.

Job Search Coaching Appointments
Schedule a job search coaching appointment by calling 813-974-2171. You may schedule up to six individual  appointments with a career coach, through the duration of the Alumni CareerQuest program.

Job Search Webinars Fall Schedule:  Noon-1:00PM on the following days:

To View Webinar: (free Optimal Resume account required)

• Login to Optimal Resume.com.
• Select Calendar at top of screen.
• Select Filter to find event if name of webinar is known; otherwise scroll down the page and select the date of the event to locate the webinar.
• Click View/Launch  (NOTE:  Webinar will not be joinable until 11:55am).
• Webcast details will appear, then scroll down page & on the right side of the screen select Join.

 Access to the following virtual career and job search software, exclusively for USF students and graduates and obtained only via the Career Center:

Career Connections Recruitment Database –a virtual job search system, exclusively  for USF students and alumni , which allows you to upload your resume,  view and submit your resume for advertised opportunities, and apply for and schedule an interview with hiring organizations conducting on-campus interviews. It’s recommended that you have your account completed (including profile information and uploaded resume) before seeing your career counselor.

Optimal Resume- a centralized, online system to create, store and develop your job search documents and visual job search presentations.  This system allows you to create customized resumes, cover  letters and a professional portolio; practice your interview skills with a virtual coach, develop a video resume and build your own professional  website to display and market your candidacy to employers.

CareerBeam – a comprehensive research database that allows you to investigate over 15 million companies , 20 million industry contacts  in the US and over 2 million international companies in over 70 countries, set  job triggers, assign job search  agents and track your search activities .  This system also includes, Research On Demand, a service that enables you to request companies to be researched for you if you are unable to find them in the CareerBeam database or through other resources on the CareerBeam site.

The Vault - Career Insider–Includes Vault Guides, called “Cliff Notes for Careers” by Forbes Magazine.  Provides “insider” information on hundreds  of companies and occupations from the employees who are in them.  Printed, downloadable  career guides, articles  and videos  on  hundreds of career fields and industries. Accessed through Career Connections (completed account required, including profile information and downloaded resume).

Connect with Employers through Virtual and On-site Recruitment:           

• On campus Interviews -  eligibility to participate in interviews where there is a match between the employer and candidates' qualifications
• Career Networking Fairs – access to fall and spring Career Networking Fairs held on campus and access to participate in all of the Big East e-Fairs. Make the most of athe Career Fair! View the Career Fair Tips Online Seminar.
• Job Listings via Career Connections – access to view and apply for jobs advertised by local, state and national employers that are recruiting USF candidates.

Alumni CareerQuest participants will also find the USF Alumni Association a great venue in which to network with other University of South Florida alumni and take advantage of special discounts and events exclusively for USF alumni.   To learn more about becoming a member of the Bulls Country Network and other benefits of being a member of the USF Alumni Association click here.

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