Career Planning

Three Lessons from the Coldplay Cam

We all saw it: a tech CEO with his arms wrapped amorously around his Chief People Officer (fancy name for human resources director) on the giant screen that was the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert. Both are married (or …

By Sara Smith-Paez
Sara Smith-Paez Health Promotion Specialist
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19 early career jobs that map well to computer science majors

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential job roles, the skills required, and the steps needed to reach your goals. For computer science majors, career mapping is especially valuable because the tech industry …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Application Advice for Aspiring Law Students (workshop recap and recording)

Law School Application Workshop Overview

George introduced himself as the Career Pathways Coach for the public sector, explaining his background in recruitment and his role bridging the Career Connections Center and the Brown Center for Leadership and Service. He outlined …

By George Mitsios
George Mitsios Career Pathways Coach - Public Sector
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Career Journey Kick-Off: Navigating UF’s Experiential Learning Landscape

Ready to make the most of your time at UF and start building a career you love? In a recent virtual workshop, Career Journey Kick-Off: Navigating UF’s Experience Landscape, Career Coach Edwina from the Career Connections Center helped students do …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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New Prerequisite Designed To Help You Make The Most Of Your Resume Review Appointments

Starting July 1st, 2025, all students who schedule a #6 Application Materials Review Career Planning Appointment with the intent to have their resume reviewed will be asked to complete one simple prerequisite step before their meeting.

By Taylor Mingle
Taylor Mingle Career Data, Technology, and Engagement Consultant
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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.