Career Treks

Learning Beyond the Classroom: Highlights from Our UF Career Trek

A Day of Immersive Career Exploration

The Experiential Learning team at the Career Connections Center had the pleasure of leading students through an inspiring and immersive Career Trek experience. Throughout the day, students engaged in meaningful conversations, asked thoughtful questions …

By Alana Cordero
Alana Cordero Career Coach for Experiential Learning
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Exploring Careers in Health and Life Sciences: UF Students Visit NeoGenomics and Arthrex

On January 7th, 19 University of Florida students, from freshmen to seniors and representing a variety of majors, traveled to Fort Myers and Naples for an immersive Career Trek to NeoGenomics and Arthrex, two leading organizations in health and life …

By Brendan Daigle
Brendan Daigle
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Exploring Innovation in Agriculture: Career Trek to IFAS Research Centers

This October, students joined the Career Connections Center for a Career Trek to two University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Research and Education Centers: The Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) in Lake Alfred and the Mid-Florida …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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Highlights and Insights from our Career Trek: Exploring Law Schools and Legal Careers in Miami

A group of 42 motivated pre-law Gators recently embarked on a three-day career trek to Miami to explore their interest in law school and the legal profession. Funded by a grant from the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), the experience …

By George Mitsios
George Mitsios Career Pathways Coach - Public Sector
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Exploring Careers with Industry Giants: UF Students Visit Anheuser-Busch and Johnson & Johnson Vision

Exploring Careers with Industry Giants: UF Students Visit Anheuser-Busch and Johnson & Johnson Vision

Earlier this semester, a group of University of Florida students embarked on a Career Trek to Jacksonville, where they had the unique opportunity to visit two global …

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

Credentials are focused qualifications such as nondegree certificates, microcredentials, digital badges, and professional certifications that demonstrate mastery of specific skills, …

What is the Purpose of a Professional Introduction?

A professional introduction (always known as an Elevator Pitch) is a common …

An informational interview offers you an opportunity to gather information about a career field, job, or employer in which you …

Communication is the ability to effectively exchange thoughts and ideas with others through listening, speaking, writing, and nonverbal interactions. Your …

What is the Purpose of a Resume?

A resume is a strategic document that highlights your accomplishments and experiences for …

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.