Professional Exploration & Development

Cracking the College Code: 3 Essential Skills Every Freshman and Sophomore Need Using Linked in Learning

The jump into university life is thrilling, but let’s be honest—it’s also a massive wake-up call. Suddenly, you have hours of unstructured free time, professors who expect corporate-level communication, and the looming pressure of landing that first summer internship.

You …

By Jessica Jewell
Jessica Jewell
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Accessibility in Agriculture: Experts Discuss UF’s AgrAbility Program

July 26th is National Disability Independence Day, celebrating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. In honor of this day, we are highlighting a UF program that provides support for individuals with disabilities who work in …

By Summer Cisneros
Summer Cisneros Career Coach for Environment, Design, Manufacturing, and Agriculture
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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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The Gator Experience Record – Bringing Your UF Experiences to Life

The University of Florida is launching the Gator Experience Record (GER), a new way to recognize and showcase what you’re learning and doing at UF, both inside and outside the classroom. The University of Florida is the first university to …

By Gabby Diaz-Portalatin
Gabby Diaz-Portalatin Assistant Director for Integrated Career Solutions
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Experiential Learning Dashboard

Want to get involved and gain experience? Explore UF community connections to discover programs, opportunities, and organizations in the Professional Exploration & Development community.

What Is Job Shadowing

Job shadowing is a short-term, exploratory experience where you observe a professional in their workday to …

Pre-Law students seeking financial aid and scholarship support should utilize AccessLex Institute. This website offers many free resources and webinars …

An organization with an international presence that caters to Public Affairs professionals. Below are some of the resources students may …

This resource is for those interested in exploring careers in the legal field. This website lists opportunities within Florida legal …

This 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 …

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.