Third & Fourth Year Students

The resources and tools found within this community have been designed and curated to support students in their third and fourth years at the University of Florida. This page contains important information and resources supporting your career and professional development during your time at the University of Florida and beyond.

Take time to review the community – check out the articles and blog posts, and explore the resources to learn more about ways to become career-ready and a lifelong learner. You will also find things you can do now, revisiting professional documents, connecting with alumni, researching occupations of interest in career categories or pathways using real-time labor market data to power your decision-making, or reading featured articles and blogs.


Third and Fourth Year Resources


Gator CareerLink (GCL) is the portal to everything career at the University of Florida. Employers intentionally recruit in GCL to connect with talented UF students and alumni. Additionally, GCL provides incredible access to information about upcoming events, online resources, internships, co-ops, job shadowing, part and full-time job opportunities and more.

Quinncia (Quinn) serves as a virtual assistant who supports students throughout their career journeys by providing custom resume critiques and helping navigate Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) that focus on format and content most relevant to industry roles. For interviewing, Quinn provides tailored virtual practice, simulating the live interview experience.

When signing in to the Quinncia platform, make sure to use your ufl.edu email address.

This resources is meant to support finanical decion making for third and fourth year students for life after the swamp.

Use the NerdWallet 50/30/20 budget calculator to estimate how you might divide your monthly income into needs, wants and savings. This will give you a big-picture view of your finances. The most important number is the smallest: the 20% dedicated to savings. Once you achieve that, perhaps with an employer-sponsored retirement plan and other automated monthly savings transfers, the rest — that big 80% chunk — is up for debate.That leaves 50% for needs and 30% for wants, but these are parameters you can tweak to suit your reality. For example, if you live in an expensive housing market, your monthly mortgage or rent payment might spill a bit into your “wants” budget.

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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Back to School Tech Checklist: Set Yourself Up for Success

As the new academic year begins in higher education, leveraging the right tech tools can make your student life smoother, more focused, and career conscious. Here’s an essential checklist of educational technologies from UF’s Career Hub to help you get …

By Hannah Barbakoff
Hannah Barbakoff
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Federal Government Career Resources

Federal jobs are one option that students can consider when pursuing a career after graduation. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) provides public information and resources regarding the updated hiring process online. These resources will cover how federal agencies …

By George Mitsios
George Mitsios Career Pathways Coach - Public Sector
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Let Data Guide You: Smarter Career Decisions with the Labor Market Tool

Choosing a career can feel overwhelming. With so many paths and opinions, it’s easy to second-guess your decisions. But you don’t have to rely on guesswork, you can use real data to build clarity and confidence. 

UF’s Labor Market …

By Hannah Barbakoff
Hannah Barbakoff
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Making the Most of Your Tuition: Free UF Tools to Level Up Your Skills and Career 

As a UF student, you’re already paying for way more than lectures and exams. Some of the best resources for growing your skills, building connections, and boosting your career are just waiting for you to tap into. Here’s how to …

By Hannah Barbakoff
Hannah Barbakoff
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Credentials and Courses

Career Resources

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

The Job Search Academy is a free, virtual career development program created to help students excel in their job search. …

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 …

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

This guide includes pre-law personal statement and additional writing samples information, sections of the statement explained, dos and don’ts, brainstorming …

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.