Career Development
Faculty can play an essential role in helping students develop global competencies, which are in high demand in today’s work environment. Faculty can also provide experiences and assignments in their courses which incorporate international perspectives on career development and skills. The Career Connections Center is available to help faculty identify resources and activities for this purpose.
Assessment & Resources
Employer Surveys
Employer surveys such as the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2026 Job Outlook and AAC&U Employer Research provide insight into the career-related skills that employers value the most when hiring college graduates. To find out more about the global career skills cited by employers, visit:
C3 Collaboration
Visit the Career Connections Center’s Faculty & Staff Career Toolkit for strategies to collaborate with their office and help your students identify the career skills they are gaining through their global learning assignments.
Sample Assignments
Dr. Matthieu Felt, Assistant Professor of Japanese in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has implemented a project where students are required to interview professionals in order to learn more about certain employment sectors in Japan. See the assignment description and assignment rubric that he uses for this project.
Contact
Edwina Hurst
Manager for Experiential Learning and Campus Inclusion
Email: edwinarj24@ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 273-2330