Our lobby is open 9:00-5:00. We also offer virtual appointments.

Our lobby will be closed Jan. 20 all day.

If you are one of the first to attend college in your family, you have reason to be proud.  Now that you are here, we want to make sure you can make the most of your experience at UW. Our coaches at the Career and Internship Center are versed in helping orient you towards the many resources and opportunities available to you as a Husky, especially when it comes to out of classroom experiences like research, internships, campus groups and events, and experiential learning.  Your path to college is filled with experiences that have given you marketable skills. We want to help you articulate those experiences in a way that can help you find work that matches up to your unique skills and interests. If you want to get started, schedule an appointment with one of our coaches, come to a drop-in, or attend one of our many events.

HEART MD-PhD Summer Program – applications due Feb 3rd

The HEART Program is a fully funded summer program for undergraduate students interested in MD-PhD training to become physician-scientists. Students from backgrounds underrepresented in science and medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

The program offers 10 weeks of full-time research, …

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7 essential steps to break into UX design! (webinar)

View webinar with Gayla Thompson on CareerFoundry

Curious about breaking into user experience (UX) design and landing your first job in the field? Wondering about the essential skills you need? Or how to stay current with UX trends and tools?

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Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right

Watch full webinar on Rise First hosted by David Jasso and Nancy Li, guest speaker Gorick Ng

Rise First and Collective Success Network hosted Gorick Ng, a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, to talk about his latest book, “Unspoken Rules: …

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The 3 Things You Must Read to Break into Tech

Original article written on Break into Tech

Want to land a hot tech job? Better start spending hours reading dozens of tech blogs and following hundreds of tech Twitterati, right???

Wrong.

Because let’s be real: No tech company is going …

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The Mary Gates Research and Leadership Scholarships are now accepting applications! *Due 1/27

The Mary Gates Scholarships are open to all UW undergraduate students, including all class years, all majors, and all residency statuses (US citizens, permanent residents, international students, and undocumented students are all eligible to apply). Visit our website to learn more: https://expd.uw.edu/mge/

Benefits

Mary Gates scholarships provide $5,000 ($2,500 per …

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Featured Classes

Networking & Outreach

Utilize practical exercises and advice from successful professionals to grow your network, build your professional community, represent your organization, and…

Clarifying Expectations

What questions do you need to ask to get the job done correctly? Improve your ability to communicate with your…

Goal Setting

Setting relevant and precise goals is a recipe for career success—but where do you start? Learn how to choose which…

Giving & Receiving Feedback

Feedback is a two-way street — this course helps prepare you to thoughtfully give and receive constructive feedback with team…

LinkedIn Overview

Learn how to harness all of LinkedIn’s features in order to optimize your job search, expand your network, and maximize…

Informational Interviews

Careers aren’t built alone! Informational interviews are a key tool in your professional toolbelt: learn how to leverage the peers…

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Explore the essential roles and functions you’ll be collaborating with at top companies, then dive into best practices for leading…

Requesting Time Off

Nervous about requesting time off from work? Not sure how to ask your manager? Get the essential information and templates…

Presentations

Improve your ability to communicate big ideas to clients, teams, and execs by honing your presentation skills! Gain access to…

Cover Letters

When used correctly, a cover letter can be a valuable companion to your resume. This course will provide the samples…

Interviewing

Prepare to ace the interview! Dive into interview fundamentals, secrets to making a great first impression on employers, and how…

Professional Writing & Organization

Take a deep dive into the unspoken dos and don’ts of professional communication with coworkers, customers, managers, and more! Then,…

Presence & Professionalism

Whether you’re in the office, joining a remote meeting, or attending a work event, how you show up matters! Demystify…

Getting to Know Your Manager & Team

Navigating a new workplace is a challenge. Start your new role with confidence by asking the right questions on (and…

Hiring Process & Offer Evaluation

Upgrade your hire-ability by demystifying the hiring process from application to offer.

Career Exploration

Finding your career path doesn’t have to be a headache! Learn the difference between constructive and overwhelming questions to ask…

Resumes

Get seen by employers and put your best foot forward in the application process by unlocking key hacks and tips…

Student Stories & Advice

Johanna Van Dam

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master of Public Health University of Washington
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Julia N.

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  • Clinical Research Coordinator Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Tashmee Sarwar

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  • MHS in Cardiovascular and Clinical Epidemiology Johns Hopkins University
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Brandon Cain

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  • Instrumental Music Teacher / Band Director Bonney Lake High School
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Carlos Morales

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  • Master of Public Administration UNC - Chapel Hill
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Amanda

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  • M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology MGH Institute of Health Professions
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Nikki Atienza

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  • Librarian Pierce County Library System
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Cesar Robles

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  • Edison Engineering Development Program GE Vernova
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Steve Clark

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  • Philosophy University of Florida
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Haoqing Yu

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  • Communication, Culture, & Technology Georgetown University
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Almond Lau

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  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of Washington
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Michael Zamudio

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  • MA in Museology University of Washington
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Featured Resources

An award winning podcast and the first and #1 show in the world for first-generation scholars and professionals.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: How to assess an employers commitment

Tips on how to assess an employers commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while navigating the job search process.

FirstGEN Fellows

The First Generation Civil Rights Fellowship is an Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJCCatholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.Lawyers’ Committee …