Career Planning

Pathways to Law: Building Experience Before Law School – recording and recap

This workshop guides pre-law students in developing competitive law school applications through a range of experiential learning opportunities. The session emphasizes the value of internships, volunteer work, professional networking, and engagement with University of Florida platforms such as Gator Network …

By George Mitsios
George Mitsios Career Pathways Coach - Public Sector
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Career Fair Confidence: Standout Strategies from Foresight Construction & Oelrich Construction

Career week is coming soon! Are You Ready to Show Them What You’re Made of?

Career fairs can feel overwhelming. You’re surrounded by polished resumes, elevator pitches, and a sea of students all hoping to make an impression. So how …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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Building Your Law School Resume – workshop recording and recap

This workshop focused on building an effective law school resume, covering the purpose, structure, and content strategies for creating a compelling application document. It emphasized how a law school application resume differs from a traditional job application resume, highlighting the …

By David Adams
David Adams Senior Assistant Director for Career Pathways – Business, Public Service, and Tourism
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What If You Designed Your Life—Not Just Picked a Major?

You’ve probably been told: “Pick a major. Get the job. Live happily ever after.” 
But here’s the truth: life doesn’t follow one fixed path—and neither should you. 

At UF, your college journey isn’t just about choosing a major or …

By Marissa Altenburg, M.A., CCSP
Marissa Altenburg, M.A., CCSP
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From Passion to Project: Our Year in Path to Purpose

1. Introduction

Path to Purpose: Community-Based Projects (Path to Purpose) is a hands-on service-learning program run by the University of Florida’s Brown Center for Leadership & Service (BCLS) that helps students grow while making a real difference in their communities.


By The Brown Center for Leadership & Service
The Brown Center for Leadership & Service
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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.