The resources and tools found within this community have been designed and curated to support students in their first and second years at the University of Florida. This community covers two main student populations:
- Freshman Students
- Sophomore Students
This page contains important information and resources supporting your career and professional development at the University of Florida and beyond.
Take time to review the community – check out the articles and blog posts and explore the resources to learn more about ways to become career ready. You will also find things you can do now, like joining a related student organization, connecting with alumni, researching occupations of interest by career categories or pathways using real time labor market data to power your decision-making, or reading featured articles and blogs.
University of Florida Expectations for First and Second Year Students
Also, we want to inform you of some University of Florida expectations you must complete during your first and second year. Please review the information below:
- Career Prep Process must be completed during your first year at UF. To learn more, please visit the Career Prep Process page.
- Career Readiness must be completed during your second year at UF. To learn more, please visit the Career Readiness page.
First and Second Year Resources
CHOMP is an online, interactive, self-guided career and educational planning system designed to help you make decisions about your future career goals and education plans. CHOMP offers a variety of self-assessments in order to evaluate your level of career readiness and gain self-awareness.
CHOMP can help you identify…
- Work Interests
- Values
- Personality
- Skills
- Leisure Interests
- Majors and Occupations
- How different majors at UF connect to careers
What Can I Do With This Major? is a website featuring 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities.
Whether you’re exploring majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this website will help you connect majors to careers.
Gator Network is an exclusive platform for UF students, alumni, faculty, and staff to gain access to virtual UF communities and connections.
At UF, we’re dedicated to equipping you with the tools you need to launch your career journey early. That’s why we’ve curated a selection of introductory job simulations through Forage. Whether you’re still exploring your options or have a specific career in mind, these simulations offer a unique opportunity to:
Gain Practical Skills: Experience real-life job tasks that build competencies you can use in internships and beyond.
Earn a Certificate: Upon completion, receive a certificate to proudly showcase on your resume and LinkedIn, making you more competitive in the job market.
Explore Forage now and take your first step toward a successful career!
