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Exploring Students

Welcome to the community designed specifically for students who are on a journey to discover their academic and career paths. The goal of this community is to provide you with resources to help you have a clearer understanding of yourself, the educational paths available to you, and the career options that best suit your goals. The aim is to empower you with the confidence and knowledge to make well-informed decisions about your major and future career.

Exploring Student 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.

Are you exploring UF’s selection of academic programs? Student Success Transition Advisors can help you navigate the twists and turns of your academic roadmap. Schedule an appointment with a Student Success Transition Advisor.

Scedule an appointment with a student success transition advisor

Find your advisor’s contact information and learn how Academic Advising is conducted in your area.

Not sure which college you’re in? That’s okay! Use the UF Catalog to match your major to its college. Then, head back here to learn your advisor’s contact information.

Career Trek Spotlight: Discovering Career Opportunities Here in Gainesville.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet real employers and experience a day-in-the life at a company you’re interested in? Career Treks offer just that; a unique, hands-on opportunity to get a glimpse of what it’s …

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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Could You See Yourself Working in a Courthouse? Find Out During This Job Shadow Day Experience

If you’ve ever considered a career in law, government, public service, communications, information technology, finance, or administration, reading about these careers online can only take you so far.

What if you could spend a day seeing them in action?

This …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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Elevate Your UF Experience: How to Document a University Recognized Experience

What is a University Recognized Experience (URE)? A URE is a co-curricular or “non-credit”, career-related experience that gives you hands-on, real-world experience as a valuable part of your learning journey. These experiences go beyond the classroom, allowing you to develop …

By Alana Cordero
Alana Cordero Career Coach for Experiential Learning
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2026 Mid-Year Job Market Reality Check: What First-Year Students Need To Know

The Job Market in 2026: Why Starting Early Matters for Your Career

If you’ve just started college, it might feel like career planning can wait. But the reality is different: today’s job and internship market is competitive, steady—but not rapidly …

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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Technical Recruiting in 2026: What’s Changing (and How to Stand Out)

The tech recruiting landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, with AI transforming not only the roles you’re pursuing but also the way you prepare and apply. After attending a recent Computing Research Association webinar, I’ve outlined key takeaways to …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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Credentials and Courses

Work Stories: Experiences that Influence Careers

Taught by LinkedIn Learning Instructors
Things happen at work-sometimes things you never could have anticipated. Unexpected experiences often teach us important lessons about work and…

Graphic Design Careers: First Steps

Taught by Cara St. Hilaire
New to graphic design? You’re in the right place. Discover the most crucial skills, tools, and techniques for graphic designers…

Introduction to Data Science

Taught by Madecraft
The world of data science is reshaping every business, regardless of industry, location, or role. And there’s never been a…

How to Change Careers by Building a Powerful LinkedIn Profile

Taught by Nickquolette Barrett
Join Nickquolette Barrett as she demystifies the process of using LinkedIn for career growth. In this course, you’ll learn how…

Effective Career Change Strategies for Young Professionals

Taught by Chloe Garland
Navigating a career change can be challenging for young professionals. This course addresses why young professionals need a different approach,…

Rock Your LinkedIn Profile

Taught by Lauren Jolda
Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life, whether you’re just starting out,…
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Career Resources

CWC Group Counseling: Real Talk. Real Growth.

The UF’s Counseling & Wellness Center (CWC) invites all enrolled students to explore our wide range of group counseling opportunities—designed …

Experiential Learning Mapping Tool

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

Good Time Journal Worksheet from Designing Your Life

The purpose of this activity is to help you reflect on the moments when you felt most engaged, fulfilled, or …

Decision Matrix Guide for Making a Decision You Can Be Confident In

Use this worksheet to stop overthinking and start making thoughtful, confident choices— whether you’re choosing a major, an internship, or …

Life Design Odyssey Plan Guide

A step-by-step guide that helps you design your own Odyssey Plan by exploring multiple life paths through reflection, creativity, and …

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Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Email
UFCareerCenter@ufsa.ufl.edu
Website
https://career.ufl.edu/
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.