The goal of the cover letter is to bridge the facts and experiences on your resume with the position for which you are applying.  In other words, it should connect the dots for the employer so they don’t have to think too hard about how you might be qualified. Many find success organizing their cover letter around a few key skills they want to highlight and then backing them up with proof from experience.  Because the cover letter is also an example of your writing abilities, you should spend quality time on it.
Cover Letters
UW Alumni Career Outcomes
This page showcases UW-Seattle undergraduates’ success up to 6 months following degree completion, according to survey responses and LinkedIn. Data collection was led by the Career & Internship Center in accordance with national standards and in collaboration with many campus partners. The knowledge rate for the class of 2024 was 57%.
Next Destination
Huskies pursue an array of plans after graduation. This graph depicts what recent graduates are doing within a few months after degree completion.
Four categories are combined to calculate our positive outcome rate - Employed Full Time, Employed Part Time, Employed in Volunteer Service, and Continuing Education.
Our Positive Outcome Rate for 2024 was 85%.
Top Employers
This list starts with the employers who hired the largest number of Huskies and then moves to alphabetical order when a large number of employers tie for the most hires.
UW graduates report working at over 1,000 different employers each year!
Employment Locations
Many Huskies stay in WA but Huskies are sprinkled throughout the nation and world.
United States
World
Job Titles
Job titles vary across employers and sectors. This list starts with the most common entry-level job titles reported by survey respondents, and then moves to alphabetical order when many job titles are reported by the same number of Huskies. To learn about the skills, tasks, and trends associated with these job titles, explore our Job Trends & Salaries page.
Internship Participation
Top Universities
Graduates who choose to pursue additional education do so at many different schools across the nation, though many choose to stay at UW.
Degree Types
Huskies pursue a variety of educational options after degree completion.
Fields of Study
UW graduates are accepted into a range of educational programs.
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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.
