Students can meet with a Career Ambassador for a 15–20-minute drop-in session where no appointment is needed.

We can help with:

• Professional Documents (Resumes/CVs, Cover Letters, Personal Statements)
• Interviewing Preparation and Mock Interviews
• LinkedIn Profiles
• Finding Meaningful Experiences
• Quick Career Planning Questions (Building Connections, Professional Communication, Job and Internship Search Support)

Please note that the Drop-In Career Planning service is only available for current UF students and alumni up to one year after graduation.

Fall 2026 Drop-In Career Planning Hours (August 24-December 2)

• Monday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM (In-Person)
• Tuesday 12:00 PM-3:00 PM (In-Person)
• Wednesday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (In-Person)
• Thursday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM (Virtual)
• Friday 1:00 PM-4:00 PM (In-Person)

For Virtual Log-In:

1. Log into your GCL account
2. Navigate to “Career Planning Appointment”
3. During drop in hours click the “Drop In” button
4. A staff member will accept your appointment and you will be prompted with further instructions

*Please log into Zoom with your University of Florida credentials.

Drop-In Career Planning will not be available on the following dates:

• End-of-Semester Break: August 7-24, 2026
• Labor Day: September 7, 2026
• Career Week: September 14-18, 2026
• Homecoming: October 9, 2026
• Veteran’s Day: November 11, 2026
• Thanksgiving Break: November 23-28, 2026
• Winter Break: December 2, 2026 – January 11, 2027

Drop-In Career Planning Extended Hours (September 9-11)

• Wednesday, September 9: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person)
• Thursday, September 10: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (Virtual)
  • Please Navigate to the Extended Drop-In Career Planning Event on Gator CareerLink (GCL) to join
• Friday, September 11: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person)

What to Bring: 

Please bring any supporting materials to help us facilitate your Drop-In Career Planning experience. You can bring a hard copy of documents or we can review them on a laptop or tablet.