The Career & Internship Center is excited to offer a variety of ways to provide you with the career coaching support you need throughout every step of your career journey! Here you will find information to help you figure out how to get your career questions answered.
One-on-One Career Coaching (virtual and in-person)
Schedule a 30- or 60-minute appointment with a career coach through Handshake.
Meet one-on-one with a professional career coach to discuss your career or graduate school questions. We are here to support you as you prepare your application materials (resume, CV, cover letter), search for jobs and internships, prepare for interviews, apply to grad school, and build your professional network.
1:1 coaching appointments are available year-round and are offered Monday-Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm. They can be held in-person or virtually, so choose the time and format that works best for you! Please note that only one appointment can be scheduled at a time, regardless of the type.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot make your appointment, please cancel or reschedule through Handshake as far in advance as possible; should you arrive 10 minutes or more past your appointment start time, you will need to reschedule.
Drop-in Coaching (in-person only)
Prefer not to make an appointment? Drop by for a 15-minute drop-in coaching session.
15-minute drop-in sessions are available for students who have quick career related questions. These are perfect for students who need a quick resume or cover letter review or have questions about jobs, internships, or interviews.
Drop-in coaching is offered Monday-Friday during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters between the hours of 11:30am-1:30pm, with the last appointment starting at 1:15pm. Drop-ins are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend allowing yourself plenty of time in case there are others ahead of you.
*Drop-ins are not intended for students seeking advice about graduate school or personal statements; instead, we encourage you to schedule an appointment.
Online Resume Review
Ready to receive feedback on your resume? Submit your resume to us online!
Online resume reviews are perfect for undergraduate students who are applying to jobs and internships and are in the final stages of writing their resume. Submit your resume and receive personalized feedback within 48 business hours!
*Online resume reviews are available to undergraduate students who are seeking jobs, internships, and research opportunities. If you are a graduate student or an undergraduate student seeking feedback for a major application, we recommend scheduling an appointment instead.
Career Courses
We offer synchronous and asynchronous courses to help you explore internships, career pathways, and graduate school options. Our course offerings include:
Online Internship Practice & Reflection Course (Gen St 350)
*Offered every quarter, including summer
Through this course, students will set measurable goals and develop a plan to achieve them, identify how their internship relates to their academic courses and major (if applicable), communicate in a workplace environment in a clear and confident manner, evaluate their own performance, accept feedback from others, and embark upon change based on internal and external feedback, articulate their experience and skills to potential employers, identify and articulate next steps in their career trajectory, and communicate effectively in an online environment, with an emphasis on coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue.
Career Exploration & Planning Course (Gen St 210)
*Offered every spring quarter
This course will help students talk about their strengths and connect academic goals with potential career pathways. Students will identify their professional and academic skills and interests through assigned readings, reflections, and in-class activities. The course may include lectures, seminar-style discussion, guest speakers, small group work, and individual coaching and feedback.
Applying to Health Professional School (asynchronous)
This asynchronous content is designed for UW students and alumni who are planning to apply to graduate health professional programs. By going through each module, you will gain an understanding of the application components, reflect on your experiences and skills through your writing, and learn how to navigate the logistics of applying – from asking for letters of recommendation to acing your interviews!
Preparing for Graduate Education (GRDSCH 200)
*Typically offered every quarter, including summer
GRDSCH200 is a course designed to help undergraduate students ask and answer the questions about graduate and professional school that will help them find the path that’s right for them, whether they decide to pursue an advanced degree at the UW or look into other options. It offers an overview of the structure and organization of graduate education, and focuses on helping students learn the skills to find resources, build a network and make decisions about continuing their studies beyond the baccalaureate.
