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.

“From Rejection to Redirection: David’s Unshakable Drive in the Job Search”

Meet David — a recent UF graduate with a degree in advertising and a minor in business, who’s navigating the ups and downs of the job search with grit and grace. Despite academic hurdles and limited internship experience, David is determined …

By Alana Cordero
Alana Cordero Career Coach for Experiential Learning
Read more

Career Clarity – Finding Your Path Starts Here

Are you feeling unsure about your career direction? Wondering how to choose a path that fits—not just your résumé, but your values, identity, and life story?
You’re not alone. Career indecision and career-related stress are among the most common struggles …

By Peggy Rios
Peggy Rios
Read more

Winter Break Skill-Building: Strengthen Your Resume with Forage (15 Minutes a Day)

With insights from Taylor Mingle, UF C3 Career Coach & UF Forage Expert

As you head into winter break, it’s a great time to invest in your future career without giving up your downtime. Employers increasingly want to see demonstrated …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
Read more

All About Boundaries

“Boundaries” has become a sort of buzzword surrounding people and things that make us uncomfortable, but what actually are boundaries, and how do we set them? Why are boundaries important in work-life balance? Let’s chat!

Boundaries are limits you set …

By Sara Smith-Paez
Sara Smith-Paez Health Promotion Specialist
Read more

Career Resilience in the Age of AI and Automation: Future-Proofing Roles Across Industries

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, this decade may see the emergence of 170 million new jobs, even as AI-powered tools automate many tasks that define entry-level roles.

Maybe the future of work isn’t threatened …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
Read more

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.