First & Second Year Students

Gator Career Chat: Foreign Relations, Diplomacy, and International NGOs (workshop recording & recap)

Last week’s Gator Career Chat: Foreign Relations, Diplomacy, and International NGOs featured panelists sharing their experiences and challenges working in this global field. Panelists Hali McLester, UF alum and Program Associate for the Latin American and Caribbean team, Global Energy …

By David Adams
David Adams Senior Assistant Director for Career Pathways – Business, Public Service, and Tourism
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Top 5 Ways to Get Your Resume in Front of a Human

Tired of getting constant rejections when applying to positions? Read this post for tips to help limit being negatively ranked by the ATS.

By Taylor Mingle
Taylor Mingle
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How To Make Small Talk: 15 Tips & Why You Shouldn’t Avoid It

Small talk is a learnable social skill that’s essential to helping you navigate every social situation, from working and networking events to casual gatherings.

Making small talk is the art of engaging in light conversation. It’s an important social skill

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The Overcommitment Dilemma 

As a college student, your calendar is probably bursting at the seams with classes, student organizations, internships, rehearsals, and maybe even a part-time or full time job. Yet, when another “great opportunity” pops up—like a workshop, event, or project—it’s easy …

By Zita Gonzalez
Zita Gonzalez Career Pathways Coach for Arts, Communications, Media, and Marketing
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Gator Career Chat: Exploring Plant Science Careers (Workshop Resources and Recording)

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the Career Connections Center hosted a virtual workshop for students to learn about different career paths related to plant science. During the workshop, which was moderated by C3 Career Coaches Gabby Diaz-Portalatin and Jillian Prescott, …

By Gabby Diaz-Portalatin
Gabby Diaz-Portalatin Assistant Director for Integrated Career Solutions
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As a first-and second-year student, you can use the Job Market Data Tool to explore potential industries and occupations. This tool can help you gain average salary insights, and learn about required education levels, top employers, and core tasks and skills associated with various occupations. Try filtering by industry to learn more about occupations within an industry to help you explore the possibilities.

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LinkedIn Learning

Networking Foundations: Networking Basics

Taught by Kevin Wallace
When someone begins to study networking, they’re challenged with knowing where to start. This is due to the wide spectrum…

Excel: Managing and Analyzing Data

Taught by Oz du Soleil
In this course, Oz du Soleil—an Excel MVP, author, and trainer with a passion for clean data and reliable reporting—equips…

Business Etiquette for Gen Z

Taught by Madecraft
Good business etiquette sets the right tone in a professional setting and can position you for long-term success. In this…

Cultivating a Growth Mindset

Taught by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
Mindset is a choice. People with a growth mindset—who choose to believe that talent and ability can grow—experience better performance,…

Goal Setting

Setting relevant and precise goals is a recipe for career success—but where do you start? Learn how to choose which…

Reasons Not to Worry: Stoicism in Chaotic Times

Taught by Next Big Idea Club
Ever wondered why we all worry so much about things beyond our control? In the 2022 book Reasons Not to…

How to Create Great Customer Experiences

Taught by Sam Stern
Creating exceptional customer experiences is a vital goal for every company. In this course, customer experience (CX) expert Sam Stern…

The Step-by-Step Guide to Rock Your Job Interview

Taught by Anna Belyaeva
In this course, founder of The Career Diet and career coach Anna Belyaeva provides a step-by-step guide to prepare for,…

Nano Tips for Landing Your Dream Internship with Sho Dewan

Taught by Sho Dewan
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, gather…

Create Your Dream Career: A Transformative Guide for Women

Taught by genConnectU
While you may hear the occasional story of someone lucking into their dream job, or discovering their life’s calling through…

Tech Career Skills: Developing Your Personal Brand

Taught by Dux Raymond Sy
In today’s competitive environment, having a strong personal brand positions you as an industry expert, promotes your influence, and opens…

Decision-Making Strategies

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Learn the art and science of business decision-making from leadership trainer and coach Mike Figliuolo. Mike outlines the four styles…

Teamwork Foundations

Taught by Chris Croft
Whatever job you do, it’s likely you work in a team. Your performance will depend on your ability to work…

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Those who experience imposter syndrome often believe they are inferior to others or have faked their way into positions despite…

Introduction to Career Skills in Data Analytics

Taught by Robin Hunt
Are you ready to take the first step on your journey as a data analyst? Whatever your goals, you don’t…

Learning to Say No with Confidence and Grace

Taught by Melody Wilding
Turning down requests at work can be tough. If you’re a high performer who serves as a resource for other…

Leadership Strategies for Women

Taught by Daisy Lovelace
Countless sources have documented the difficulties women face in reaching the top tiers of today’s businesses. Women leaders face different…

Writing a Cover Letter

Taught by Jenny Foss
Cover letters matter. When done right, they spell out clearly who you are, what you have to offer, and—most importantly—why…

Managing Your Career: Early Career

Taught by Valerie Sutton
What do you enjoy doing, and how are you uniquely qualified to build a rewarding career out of your interests,…

Managing Stress for Positive Change

Taught by Heidi Hanna
In the workplace, stress is often viewed in purely negative terms—it’s seen as a response that should simply be minimized…

Career Resources

Hi, Gators! In this short video I walk you through creating a winning resume from scratch. All you need to …

The Eight Semester Career Readiness Guide is a resource to keep you on track. Usethis resource to be intentional …

Looking for Federal Work Student and other part time jobs? The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships is here …

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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.