Career coaching appointments are available to current, degree-seeking undergraduate & graduate students at UW-Seattle and recent graduates from UW-Seattle who have received a degree in the past three years (36 months). Students in professional degree programs or certificate programs are not eligible for our services.
* This service may not be available to all students/alumni who meet the above criteria. If you are a student of the following colleges/schools, please be sure to connect with your respective career services office for general career coaching appointments and practice interviews: Michael G. Foster School of Business, Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, College of Engineering, The Information School.*
Do you have general or specific career questions? Are you feeling stuck? Appointments are conversations where you and a coach discuss what’s on your mind. Common topics include:
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- Career Exploration & Planning
- Resume/Cover Letter Review
- Job & Internship Search Strategies
- Interviewing/Networking tips
- Practice Interviews
- Applying to Graduate/Professional School (this includes personal statement reviews)
To schedule an appointment, log in to Handshake.
- Once logged in, click on the ‘Career Center’ menu option at the top of the page.
- Click on the “Appointments” tile or the blue “Schedule Appointment” button.
- When choosing the Appointment Type, choose the main topic you wish to discuss.
- Remember to choose your preferred appointment medium (in-person or virtual) when scheduling.
- You will only be able to schedule one upcoming appointment at a time (regardless of the appointment type).
Our commitment to students
Career & Internship Center career coaches engage in conversations with students based on principles of 1) listening and affirming; 2) educationally addressing prejudicial words and actions, and 3) continuing to further their education around queerness. We aim to create a safe space for students of all backgrounds, identities, and statuses!
Other UW Career Resources
If you are a student affiliated (“in”) any of these majors/departments/campuses, please see below for excellent services and career support you are eligible for and encouraged to access. UW Bothell and UW Tacoma students and alumni should seek one-on-one assistance from UW Bothell Career Services and UW Tacoma Career Development.
- Career Center @ Engineering
- Foster School Career Services: Undergraduate and Specialty Master’s Students
- iSchool Career Services
- Jackson School Office of Career Development
- College of Arts & Sciences: C21/College to Career Initiatives
- Public Health (BA/BS) Major
- Evans School Career Development
- School of Law Career Services
- Foster School: MBA Career Management
- UW Bothell Career Center
- UW Tacoma Career Development & Education
- UW Tacoma Milgard Success Center
