Career Planning

Exploring State and Local Government Career Paths

State and local government opportunities are often overlooked when early career talent is seeking employment opportunities in public service. Within the public sector you will find many different career paths at the state and local levels. Common career paths include …

By George Mitsios
George Mitsios Career Pathways Coach - Public Sector
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Could You See Yourself Working in a Courthouse? Find Out During This Job Shadow Day Experience

If you’ve ever considered a career in law, government, public service, communications, information technology, finance, or administration, reading about these careers online can only take you so far.

What if you could spend a day seeing them in action?

This …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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Elevate Your UF Experience: How to Document a University Recognized Experience

What is a University Recognized Experience (URE)? A URE is a co-curricular or “non-credit”, career-related experience that gives you hands-on, real-world experience as a valuable part of your learning journey. These experiences go beyond the classroom, allowing you to develop …

By Alana Cordero
Alana Cordero Career Coach for Experiential Learning
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Beyond the Factory Floor: Discovering the Power of Marketing in Manufacturing with April Walker

When many people think about manufacturing, they often picture machinery, production lines, and engineering. While those elements are essential, there is another side of manufacturing that plays a critical role in helping companies succeed—marketing and communications.

April brings a rich …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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2026 Mid-Year Job Market Reality Check: What First-Year Students Need To Know

The Job Market in 2026: Why Starting Early Matters for Your Career

If you’ve just started college, it might feel like career planning can wait. But the reality is different: today’s job and internship market is competitive, steady—but not rapidly …

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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Career Resources

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 …

JobsInSports.com is one of the most comprehensive job boards for sports careers in the U.S. and Canada. It’s an excellent …

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.