Career Planning

Cracking the College Code: 3 Essential Skills Every Freshman and Sophomore Need Using Linked in Learning

The jump into university life is thrilling, but let’s be honest—it’s also a massive wake-up call. Suddenly, you have hours of unstructured free time, professors who expect corporate-level communication, and the looming pressure of landing that first summer internship.

You …

By Jessica Jewell
Jessica Jewell
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You Belong Here: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome 

Have you ever had a moment while sitting in class or listening to someone talk about their amazing internship experience and thought to yourself: “Everyone else has it figured out except me.”? 

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong …

By Anna Steffanini
Anna Steffanini Career Coach
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University Recognized Experiences Student Spotlight 

Experiential learning at UF just got a major upgrade: the University Recognized Experience (URE) is now officially live, giving students a clear and meaningful way to self‑report the hands‑on learning they’re already doing. Whether it’s an internship, research project, leadership …

By Alana Cordero
Alana Cordero Career Coach for Experiential Learning
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Building Skills for Your STEM Career: How UF Students Can Prepare for Skills‑Based Hiring

The world of work is changing, and employers are increasingly focused on skills‑based hiring: evaluating candidates based on what they can do, not just the classes they’ve taken or the major they’ve declared. For UF engineering and computer science students, …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Volunteer at the Fall CISE & AI Career Fair!

Looking for a great way to get involved on campus, support your fellow Gators, and gain valuable event experience? Consider volunteering at the CISE & AI Career Fair, one of UF’s premier recruiting events connecting students with leading employers in …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Career Resources

This Portfolio Inventory Guide provides guidance on selecting pieces to create a portfolio for individuals in digital arts and related …

LinkedIn helps you build a professional presence that reaches beyond academia. Doctoral students at UF carry deep expertise — dissertations, publications, …

LinkedIn is a social networking site that helps you create and maintain an online professional presence. This guide walks you …

What Is Job Shadowing

Job shadowing is a short-term, exploratory experience where you observe a professional in their workday to …

Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.