Career Planning

Gain Hands-On Experience Through UF’s Active Learning Program (ALP)

Looking for an internship or research experience for Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 that helps you build real-world skills while earning academic credit? The Active Learning Program (ALP) may be the perfect opportunity for you.

What Is the Active Learning …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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The Gator Experience Record – Bringing Your UF Experiences to Life

The University of Florida is launching the Gator Experience Record (GER), a new way to recognize and showcase what you’re learning and doing at UF, both inside and outside the classroom. The University of Florida is the first university to …

By Gabby Diaz-Portalatin
Gabby Diaz-Portalatin Assistant Director for Integrated Career Solutions
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Florida Alternative Breaks: Sanibel & Fort Myers

The Florida Alternative Break to Sanibel and Fort Myers was designed to immerse students in meaningful community engagement while fostering personal and professional growth. Through collaboration with local community members and peers, participants build strong relationships, develop leadership and communication …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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Score Big in Sports Careers: Use These Tools to Get in the Game

As March Madness comes to a close, this is your chance to advance toward a career in sports. Two standout resources for college students are TeamWork Online and Jobs In Sports, platforms designed to connect you with opportunities in the …

By David Adams
David Adams Senior Assistant Director for Career Pathways – Business, Public Service, and Tourism
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Make Your Voice Heard: Apply to Serve on a UF University Committee

Looking for a meaningful way to get involved at UF while building leadership skills and expanding your professional network? Serving on a University Committee is a powerful opportunity for students to contribute to decisions that shape the University of Florida …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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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.