Our lobby  is open 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday. We also offer virtual appointments.

Upcoming Lobby Closure: Dec. 17 & 22 - Jan. 4

Welcome to the Consulting and Business interest community!

Members of this community are interested in careers that involve working with people, solving complex problems and innovating.  Often these careers include fast-paced and profit-driven environments, opportunities for upward mobility and expectations of staff to exceed goals and perform at a high level.  Though a business degree (like from the excellent UW Foster School of Business) is quite useful, there are many ways to enter the business-world (even if you aren’t a business major).  People who pursue careers in Consulting and Business develop strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to): finance, operations, people management, supply chain, human resources, business information technology, marketing, events, accounting, international business, investment banking and consulting. Consulting usually has a focus on specific business areas such as management, strategy, technology or marketing consulting.

Thinking about grad school? Take GRDSCH 200!

Winter 2026: GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education

Credits: 2 CR/NC

In person, Fridays, 12:30 – 2:20 p.m.

EXED 110 (Bank of America Executive Education Center), UW Seattle

SLN: 15317

Instructor: Maxine K. Wright

Send questions to: mkw1208@uw.edu

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Huskies Connecting Over Careers – Application Open Through Nov 2nd

Huskies@Work

Find your career path through Huskies@Work. Get connected 1-on-1 with alumni who can give you the inside info you need, whether you’re curious about a new career field or already have a dream job in mind. Huskies@Work is a …

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Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Prototype Funding Application Info Sessions [10/30 & 11/19]

Apply: Prototype Funding Application, Deadline December 8

Prototype funding can spur development and help convey your idea to a broader audience. We have funding available to student teams that are entering the Health Innovation Challenge and/or the Environmental Innovation Challenge this …

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Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Virtual Job & Internship Fair Employers by Career Interest Area

18 employers…seeking all majors and class levels…for internships and jobs at our virtual fair from 11:30-3:00 on Tues Oct 21. All are welcome…including you!  The best part about virtual fairs is you get a private dedicated timeslot to talk to …

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Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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Sephora: Business & Tech Internships (remote)

Say goodbye to coffee runs, and hello to hands-on experience! Unlike other internship programs, Sephora’s interns are treated like true members of the team, complete and impactful intern project, and receive ample networking opportunities.

Skill-Building
Workshops

Hear from different leaders …

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Featured Classes

How to Launch a Career in Project Management

Taught by Bonnie Biafore
Project management is an increasingly popular career path, but how does one get started in the field? If you’re interested…

Everybody’s Introduction to Tableau

Taught by Tim Ngwena
Join instructor Tim Ngwena in this nontechnical overview of the core components of the Tableau platform. Discover the value of…

Standing Out in an HR Role

Taught by Don Phin
Changes in the workplace dynamic have opened the opportunity to step up your HR game. In this course, Don Phin—an…

Financial Portfolio Management Fundamentals

Taught by Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Gain an understanding of portfolio management—what it is as a process and what portfolio managers do in their roles. This…

Salesforce Business Analyst Cert Prep

Taught by Emily Call
Dive into your preparations for the Salesforce Business Analyst certification exam with this comprehensive course. Salesforce consultant Emily Call shows…

B2B Sales Foundations

Taught by Robbie Kellman Baxter
Are you looking to learn the basics of B2B sales and put them to use in your current or future…

Supply Chain Foundations

Taught by Eddie Davila
What is supply chain management (SCM)? It’s the system that connects and integrates the links of sourcing, procurement, conversion, and…

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Tips

Taught by Oliver Yarbrough
Learn key tips and insights to help you pass the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® exam on your first…

Human Resources Essentials Certificate Program

Taught by UW Continuum College
From startups to corporate giants, the challenge of attracting, hiring and retaining great employees remains a constant. Skilled human resources…

Student Stories & Advice

Jill B

Student Stories & Advice
  • Real Estate Analyst Microsoft
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Jenny Pohly

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  • Assistant Estimating Engineer Whitney Equipment Company
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Daffa Azizan

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  • Master of Accounting University of Southern California, Leventhal School of Accounting
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Queenie Liu

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  • Analyst Oliver Wyman
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Saurabh Patil

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  • Product Manager PayPal
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Aaron Thai

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  • Master of Science in Business Analytics University of Washington Tacoma
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Imari Versey

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  • Human Resources Partner Amazon
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Charlie K

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  • Actuarial Associate I The Standard
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Ian Guan

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  • Analyst, Healthcare Consulting Mercer
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Franco Carlos

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  • MS in Computational Finance & Risk Management University of Washington
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Bukhari Shakil

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  • Technology Consultant Ernst & Young
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Will Locatelli

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  • Advisory Associate, Digital Lighthouse Data Engineer and Developer KPMG US
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Featured Resources

Alaska Airlines Career & Internship Center
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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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