Career Compass Parent Portal | University of Florida

Register Your Student for Career Compass Here

There is a one-time fee of $99.00 for unlimited usage throughout your student’s college tenure.

WELCOME TO

CAREER COMPASS

Career Compass is a practical internship and career development program designed to complement the resources already offered by the school. It helps students build the skills and connections necessary for the competitive internship and job marketplace.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Career Compass include?

Career Compass is built around four essential pillars:

Personal self-assessment to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Core values exercises to determine priorities and help align the internship search with findings, goals, and interests.
A Mentorship Guide to create and manage a network of mentors and recommenders.
An Internship Finder to help locate key internship opportunities locally and nationally.

Career Compass also includes unlimited access to 50+ video tutorials on every step of the process.

Are there resources for parents?

Yes. Parents can download the e-book “Career Playbook for Parents” for information on how to support your student throughout their process. Visit joinbasecamp.org/for-parents/

Why do students need Career Compass now and not later in their studies?

Previous students and parents have pointed to the significant advantages in starting early to prepare for the competitive internship and job marketplace. Students will be more skilled, more focused, and more confident. They will have better internship experiences, which means greater likelihood of finding a full-time job after graduation that matches their needs, interests, and goals.

What if my student is not planning to pursue an internship?

The career planning and preparation resources in Career Compass are helpful for any student, regardless of whether they pursue an internship in the near term. Students learn more about themselves, their career goals, how to build a network of mentors, and how to interview, among other things.

Can my student continue to use Career Compass in future years?

Yes.

What does Career Compass cost?

There is a one-time fee of $99.00 that covers unlimited usage of all resources for your student’s entire college tenure.

Are any of the resources free?

Yes. If cost is an issue, there are free resources available in Career Basecamp.

How can I access the free resources?

Go to joinbasecamp.org

What have students said about Career Compass?

These are quotes from students who have used Career Compass:

“While I did take advantage of the career center on campus, I still felt overwhelmed and needed additional resources to help me on my own schedule. Career Compass helped me feel much more confident and knowledgeable, like I had a plan and now a real job.”

To read more about the advice past students & parents would share with other families, please check out this helpful guide.

What do I do next?

Fill in and submit the form at the top of this page.

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