Professional Exploration & Development

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Professional exploration and development activities encompass a variety of career and professional development experiences that extend beyond the classroom, allowing you to gain practical skills and insights into your chosen fields. These activities may include job shadowing, micro-internships, part-time jobs, and other specialized opportunities.

Explore, Connect, and Grow at the UF Plant Science Symposium

Are you passionate about plant science, eager to connect with industry professionals and academics, or simply curious about the latest innovations in the field? If so, the annual UF Plant Science Symposium is an event you won’t want to miss. …

By Gabby Diaz-Portalatin
Gabby Diaz-Portalatin Career Pathways Coach
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Arthrex Info & Panel Sessions: Careers in Medical Device Sales

By Brendan Daigle
Brendan Daigle
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Discover Your Path at UF’s Fall 2024 Majors & Minors Fair

Are you ready to explore the vast amount of academic opportunities at UF? Join us on Thursday, October 16th from 10 am – 2 pm in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom for the Fall 2024 Majors & Minors Fair! This …

By Jason Tillotson
Jason Tillotson Career Coach for Early Engagement
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From Childhood Passion to PhD, How This Engineer Forged a Career In STEM

Many of us form childhood passions that follow us into adulthood. For some, these become hobbies, and for others, these passions form the basis of our careers. That’s exactly how it happened for Ranjita Bhagwan, a principal engineer at Google, …

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Cybersecurity vs. Computer Science: What’s the Difference?

The difference between cybersecurity vs. computer science is subtle since cybersecurity is a specialization within computer science. Cybersecurity specialists primarily deal with protecting companies, data, and systems from cyberattacks, like ransomware, viruses, or phishing attempts. On the other hand, computer …

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Career Resources

Be inspired as you explore a variety of co-curricular experiential learning opportunities that extend your learning beyond the classroom, helping …

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

Looking for a student employment opportunity? Consider working with UF Division of Student Life

Mentorship is an opportunity for professional exploration and development.

Join Gator Network to gain access to virtual communities and connections, exclusively for UF students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Use Parker-Dewey to find micro-internships and short-term project opportunities to gain practical experience and explore different career paths.

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.