Developing Your Network

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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SMALL TALK= BIG SKILL

Did you know communication is one of the top 8 skills employers look for?

(Straight from the NACE Career Readiness Competencies!)

Whether you’re:
✔️ Meeting someone new
✔️ Interviewing for a job
✔️ Networking at events

Small talk helps you:

In the U.S., …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Insights from SoFlo DevCon 2025

This year’s SoFlo DevCon, South Florida’s premier developer conference, brought together tech professionals, students, and thought leaders for a full day of learning, networking, and innovation. The 2025 theme, “To the Future and Beyond,” focused on how emerging technologies—especially artificial …

By Karissa Singh
Karissa Singh
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Beyond Borders: Education, Peace Corps Opportunities, and Global Impact – event highlights and recap

Peace Corps recruiter Dani Arnwine and Teach For America coordinator Emily Fuller co-hosted “Beyond Borders: Education, Peace Corps Opportunities, and Global Impact” on April 2 at the University of Florida Career Connections Center. The event sparked an engaging conversation about …

By David Adams
David Adams Senior Assistant Director for Career Pathways – Business, Public Service, and Tourism
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6 Steps To Make a Good Impression at the DCP Industry Expo

Attending the DCP Industry Expo is a fantastic opportunity for architecture, construction management, landscape architecture, and related majors to connect with potential employers and secure internships or jobs. Follow these quick, actionable steps to make the most of your experience …

By Gabby Diaz-Portalatin
Gabby Diaz-Portalatin Assistant Director for Integrated Career Solutions
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Career Resources

The Pre-Health Outreach Guide is designed to help students connect with faculty, physicians, and healthcare professionals to gain valuable research …

Calling all changemakers! The UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network is your gateway to exploring how your skills—no matter your major—can …

Ready to grow your career from the ground up?

Whether you’re planting the first seeds of your professional brand or …

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to effectively use the LinkedIn Alumni Tool to explore career paths and …

Mentorship is an opportunity for professional exploration and development.

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.