First & Second Year Students

Should I Study Abroad?

Each year, over 180,000 college students in the US take the leap to study abroad, embracing the opportunity to live and learn in another country.

While stepping into the unknown can be daunting, it often turns into a transformative journey …

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Interview Ready: A Practical Guide to Interview Success

Interviews are a crucial step toward employment, but they can also be nerve-wracking! It can be challenging to anticipate exactly what questions the interviewer might ask. However, reviewing common interview questions is a great way to ensure that you are …

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Career Journey Kick-Off: Navigating UF’s Experiential Learning Landscape

Ready to make the most of your time at UF and start building a career you love? In a recent virtual workshop, Career Journey Kick-Off: Navigating UF’s Experience Landscape, Career Coach Edwina from the Career Connections Center helped students do …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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Job Search Tips to Help You Find the Right Opportunity

While there may be more job openings than qualified
applicants, that doesn’t mean finding the right opportunity is easy. In fact,
searching for a job is hard work! And, like any task, it requires some “best
practices” to get good …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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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Job Market DataIn partnership withLightcast logo

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.

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Credentials and Courses

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…

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…

Harness Your Anxiety for Good

Taught by Morra Aarons-Mele
In this course, New York University neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki shares practical wisdom to help individuals harness the power of…

Designing a Presentation

Taught by Tony Harmer
Perhaps the most essential skill for all knowledge workers, sales professionals, business owners, and educators is the ability to design…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 (2022)

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

Experiential Learning encompasses diverse personal and professional activities, engaging you beyond the classroom to gain practical insights, develop knowledge and …

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

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

Alumni Connections

  • Legal Secretary Various
Meet Maria
  • Economic Analyst Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Meet Christian
  • Image Quality Scientist Intern Canon Medical
Meet Adam

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.