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.

Make Your Voice Heard: Apply to Serve on a UF University Committee

Looking for a meaningful way to get involved at UF while building leadership skills and expanding your professional network? Serving on a University Committee is a powerful opportunity for students to contribute to decisions that shape the University of Florida …

By Edwina Hurst
Edwina Hurst Manager
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Prepare for the Just in Time Career Fair on April 14

Ready to land a full-time job before graduation? The Just in Time Career Fair is your opportunity to connect with employers who are actively hiring right now.

Event Details

This is the final hiring event of Spring 2026, and employers …

By Marissa Altenburg, M.A., CCSP
Marissa Altenburg, M.A., CCSP
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Is Technology Affecting Our Attention Spans?

According to the data, unfortunately, it is very likely that technology is negatively impacting our ability to focus. Several studies have been conducted on this topic, and the results don’t bode well for the chronically online. The “Brain Drain” study …

By Sara Smith-Paez
Sara Smith-Paez Health Promotion Specialist
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Self-Care and Career Success: Interview with Dr. Monstserrat Carerra

Self-care is a buzzword that often conjures images of bubble baths and spa days, but what is it really? And what does it have to do with career success? This interview with Assistant Director of GatorWell, Dr. Monstserrat (Montse) Carerra, …

By Sara Smith-Paez
Sara Smith-Paez Health Promotion Specialist
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City Year & Teach for America Virtual Panel – recap

Quick Recap

The meeting focused on a panel discussion about Post-Grad Year of Service programs, featuring representatives from City Year and Teach for America. George Mitsios, the Career Coach for the Public Sector, moderated the panel and introduced the speakers, …

By George Mitsios
George Mitsios Career Pathways Coach - Public Sector
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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 …

Indeed Job Search Academy

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.