Gators Spring Sports!

Are you still suffering from post-football season blues? Well, I have some good news. Even during the Spring semester the University of Florida has some great sporting events for students and Gator fans to enjoy. So unpack all of your orange and blue fanatic gear and practice those Gator cheers!

To start, if you haven’t been to a single Men’s basketball game, go sign up now! They are some of the rowdiest, most competitive, exciting sports to watch on campus. It compares to a Saturday in the Swamp but with air conditioning! Just as exciting are the Women’s basketball games. Plus, both are free to students. Also going on in the O’Connell  Center we have the impressive Gator gymnastics team and swimming and diving. Make sure to keep checking what games will have free T-Shirts!

If you enjoy watching a good sports game while soaking up some rays there are plenty of outdoor sports going on every weekend. Baseball and softball always draw a crowd so get there early if you want a close parking spot. We also have track and field, lacrosse, soccer, and golf matches. Check out a calendar of all upcoming competitions at www.gatorzone.com/schedule.

For those of you who want to be in the action instead of on the sideline, Rec Sports offers a variety of intramural sports that you can join individually or create your own team. There are the typical sports such as softball and ultimate Frisbee. But to make things more interesting, UF also offers some fun competitions that would never make it in the Olympics. For example, on April 12^th there is the ultimate board game brought to life- Battleship. To play battleship, each team piles into a canoe, then paddles around a pool while trying to sink other canoes. There may not be a lot of skill, but there is a lot of fun! For a complete list of upcoming sports visit www.recsports.ufl.edu/intramural-sports/spring-schedule.

Go Gators!

Tiffany

The Job Hunt: Suzy Rodriguez

As college students, when we stop and think about applying for a job or internship, it can be a bit intimidating. Here are some quick tips when it comes to the job market. These are not boring instructions on how to write a resume but tips, on what to say, focus on, and how to make yourself memorable.

While in an interview, with a potential employer it’s important to share about yourself! When you are asked questions, do not answer with a simple “yes” or “no”, but try to gracefully expound upon the questions, and share a little about yourself. When going into that important interview, or job fair, you want to have done your homework. Knowing the company's purpose and vision will give you a competitive edge. Often times a potential employer will ask you if you have any questions for them. Asking them a question is mandatory; it shows that you are interested in the company. And you get to dazzle them with all your hard preparation.

During an interview it’s important to not over share. When an employer asks the question, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years”, you want to be sure to keep your answer strictly professional and very business focused. They do not want to hear about your personal or life goals; not yet anyway. It is intimidating to race for a position you know many others are competing for. So often we want to make ourselves remembered. Just remember to be yourself and do this according to your style. For example, if you are not funny, don’t tell a joke. In short don’t try to leave an impression of someone that you are not.

Another way to be memorable is to follow up with the employer. Sending them a letter thanking them for their time is a great idea. Be sure to include where they met you and your contact information! All these tips will help and look great to a potential employer. Happy job hunting!