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-minute appointment with a career coach through Handshake.
Meet with a professional career coach for a 30- or 60-minute one-on-one appointment 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. Appointments can be held in-person or virtually, so choose the time and format that works best for you!
*Appointments must be scheduled 24 hours in advance and we ask that you cancel in advance if you cannot make your appointment time.
Drop-in Coaching (in-person only)
Have a busy schedule? 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, have questions about jobs or internships, or need advice about an upcoming interview.
Drop-in coaching is offered during Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Drop-in coaching hours are Monday-Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm.
*Drop-ins are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so please plan accordingly.
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 only available to undergraduate students who are applying for jobs and internships.
Career Courses
We offer synchronous and asynchronous courses to help you explore internships, career pathways, and graduate school options.
Online Internship Practice & Reflection Course (Gen St 350)
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; communicate effectively in an online environment, with an emphasis on coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue
Career Exploration & Planning Course (Gen St 210)
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)
Engages students in determining the right “fit” for their individual graduate education goals through three primary objectives: investigation (what is your desire to attend graduate school?), revelation (what do graduate school admission committees actually expect?), and preparation (how does investigation and revelation lead to finding a “good fit,” and how do you chart a course of action?).