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SuccessWorks is delighted to welcome Dr. Trevor D. McCray as our new Director of Employer Relations. In early January 2024, Trevor will begin leading a team who collaborates with the employers who hire students in the College of Letters & Science, and contribute to their career development. With a background in Criminal Justice and Higher Education, Trevor …
As SuccessWorks recognizes the annual First-Generation College Celebration, we’re excited to share more about our dedication to serving the diverse and talented community of first-gen students at UW-Madison and feature the stories of some of those students who work right here in our office. Navigating the world of career planning can feel challenging for any …
Misha O’Keeffe (’24) Majors: Economics, Psychology Hometown: Rolling Meadows, IL Internship: Bonawitz Computational Cognitive Development Laboratory at the Harvard Graduate School for Education, Summer 2023 What inspired you to apply for this internship? I was drawn to this internship due to its alignment with my academic interests in psychology and neuroscience, particularly in the field …
This summer, SuccessWorks is financially supporting 72 College of Letters & Science students across more than 35 majors for in-person and remote internships that bring skills learned in the classroom to Wisconsin and the world. “Internships give L&S students opportunities to try out different career paths, build valuable professional experience and develop networks that serve …
ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing the way people work and write. Some job seekers have even tried using these tools to assist with job and internship applications. But with any technology, there are potential downsides, such as application materials that are too generic or broad, or on the flipside, misrepresenting your actual skills, …
SuccessWorks is hosting Virtual Mock Interviews for students to practice interviewing with employers in the Technology, Data & Analytics Industries. Mock interviews are a useful way for employers to develop candidate pipelines and build brand recognition within the UW-Madison student body. Interview registrations for employers and students will be organized via Airtable in 25-minute slots. …