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Career Planning

We know students have questions at times when it’s not convenient to connect with our center.  The following pages are full of brief videos, recorded webinars, handouts, and worksheets to support you 24/7.

Get Experience

(internships)

Build Relationships

(networking)

Tell Your Story

(LinkedIn, resumes, cover letters, interviews)

Find Success

(jobs, service programs, grad school)

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Featured Classes

Career Exploration & Planning (Gen St 297)

Career & Internship Center
Students will: Understand how personal characteristics, e.g., interests, values, and skills influence career development Identify appropriate academic major, occupational, and/or…

Manage Self

Courses (14-53 minutes) on effectively managing self, which is critical to success in the workplace and beyond.  Click here to view…

Engage Others

Courses (24-85 minutes) on effectively engaging others through empathy, listening, emotional intelligence, and inclusive speech. Click here to view the collection…

Produce Results

Courses (26-92 minutes) on producing results through critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and learning from failure. Click here to view the collection…

Level Up – General

Here are a few courses that cover many Level Up competencies. Job Skills: Learning the Basics The Secrets to Success…

Pre-Health 101 – Introduction to Careers in the Health Professions (Gen St 297)

Career & Internship Center
Students will: Effectively access general & departmental advising & career coaching as they navigate the UW; Prepare for healthcare profession…

How to Rock an Interview

Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
Up your interview game. Learn how to rock an interview and land your dream job, in this course adapted from…

Cover Letters

Writing a Cover Letter (21 minutes) and Align Mission & Values (3.5 minutes) provide great insights and tips.

Digital Body Language

Erica Dhawan
View Erica’s LinkedIn Newsletter People rely on body language and tone to grasp the real meaning of messages. Without these…

Preparing for Graduate Education (GRDSCH 200)

UW Graduate School
Engages students in determining the right “fit” for their individual graduate education goals through three primary objectives: Investigation: What is…

Test Prep: GRE

Vince Kotchian
The GRE is the most common graduate school entry exam and is also accepted by many business schools. In this…

Digital Networking Strategies

Chris Taylor
Cultivating a professional network online is a key component of career advancement and landing new job opportunities. In this course,…

Mastering Common Interview Questions

Valerie Sutton
Preparing for an interview can be daunting. Learn how to master the top 10 most common interview questions you’ll encounter…

A Career Strategist’s Guide to Getting a Job

Jenny Foss
Explore strategies designed to increase the chances of hearing back from potential employers, including how to get a resume past…

Succeeding in a New Job

Dr. Chaz Austin
Succeeding at a new job starts with a good foundation, an effective strategy, and an attitude of humility. Dr. Chaz…

Leading Yourself

Elizabeth (McLeod) Lotardo
Before you can effectively lead others, you need to lead yourself. In this course, learn how to manage your mindset,…

Negotiating Your Job Offer

Christine DiDonato
Getting a job offer is a time to celebrate, but it’s also important to stop and ask, “What does my…

Learning LinkedIn for Students (2021)

Oliver Schinkten
Learn how to tap into the power of LinkedIn to build a professional network, establish your digital footprint, stay up-to-date…

Professional Networking

Dorie Clark
View Dorie’s LinkedIn Newsletter You don’t have to be an extrovert to be good at networking, and you don’t have…

Informational Interviewing

Barbara Bruno
If you are looking for a job, considering a new career, or trying to advance in your current career, you…