A message from Dean John Karl Scholz: September is one of my favorite times of the year. UW-Madison is buzzing with excitement. Students are on campus, some for the first time, full of hopes and …
Year: 2018
Careers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Professor Greg Downey on how our career development course, Inter-LS 210: Taking Initiative, prepares students for a rapidly changing workforce. It’s the first day of our one-credit career reflection and preparation course, Inter-LS 210: Taking …
Taking Initiative: Career Course Highlights
Inter-LS 210: Taking Initiative, the career development course taught by Professor Greg Downey, helps students reflect on their strengths, degrees and the valuable skills they are acquiring here at UW-Madison. This experience builds our students’ …
Career Closet Helps L&S Students Make a Great First Impression
The Career Closet is all about giving students access to professional and business casual attire. It’s important to make a good first impression for an interview, attending a career fair, or that first day on …
Ten Things You’ve Gotta Know, From an L&S Alum
Martin A. Preizler (BS, Sociology, 1966; MS, Public Policy & Administration, 1986) worked for 47 years in government, non-profit and for-profit organizations. He’s got some great advice for Letters & Science students: Make your own …
Preparing Students for Great Interviews
American Family Insurance Offers Guidance During Mock Interview Days The American Family Insurance partnership with SuccessWorks means L&S students gain invaluable experience developing the knowledge and confidence they need for success beyond Bascom Hill. During …
Build a great resume and get course credit
90% of students say Inter-LS 210 prepares them to apply for an internship or research experience. You don’t have to plan your entire career–just your next steps on the path to success. INTER-LS 210 is …
Need a study room? Book one at SuccessWorks!
We know rooms are a premium during exam time, so we have new rooms you can reserve using the UW Library Study Room System. All rooms are located at SuccessWorks on the 3rd floor of …