Start With the Basics

Resources for the Current Virtual Environment

The whole point of searching for an internship, full-time job, or grad school program is to find something that interests you and feels like a good fit. You don’t have to make any major decisions right away, so you can relax and have fun learning about different internships, jobs, and companies.

Check out the resources below to get started exploring different paths and gain valuable experience along the way.

Explore Career Communities

Your major isn’t the same thing as your career path. No matter what your major, Career Communities offer advising and resources on specific fields and occupations to help you explore all the great possibilities at your fingertips.

Connect with alumni, check, explore specific companies and positions, and learn what it’s really like to work in various fields.

Check out Career Communities

Are you just exploring your internship options or ready to apply? Handshake is a must-have for every L&S student. With Handshake you can browse for career fairs and events and get personalized position recommendations.

More than a Paycheck

Who are we kidding, it feels pretty amazing when you receive your first paycheck from your first employer. And funding the lifestyle you enjoy is an important part of being happy. But as you search for your first (or any) internship or job, make sure you consider some of these other factors, too:

Location   |   Company values   |   Opportunity to grow   |   Company culture   |   Vacation and work/life balance   |   Benefits

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Volunteer

We all know that volunteer experience makes for some great resume material. But you can also get first-hand knowledge and experience about a job or career that interests you. Plus you'll build your skills and get connected to people in the field.

Photo of Habitat for Humanity volunteers on Library mall

Reach Out

Look around. The people staring back at you can be your greatest resource, and chances are they want to help you find a great opportunity. It's estimated that about 80% of jobs are found through networking, so introduce yourself and stay in touch.

Join

There are hundreds of student organizations on campus, and many of them have connections to alumni and different employers. If you're still looking for more, consider joining a professional organization to keep growing your network.

Photo of students networking at 2015 student org fair at the Kohl Center.

Show Up

Many companies host info sessions and workshops right here on campus. These events allow you to learn more about each other without any pressure. Job and internship fairs are another great place to ask questions, explore, and practice networking.

Photo of student talking with representatives from the retail company Buckle at the Spring Career and Internship Fair.

Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.

Steve Jobs

Advising Team

Maureen Muldoon

Position title: Career & Internship Specialist: Healthcare & Wellbeing and Environment, Sustainability & Conservation

Email: maureen.muldoon@wisc.edu

Kathleen Rause

Position title: Associate Director of Internship Programs & Career Advisor: Nonprofit & Education

Email: kathleen.rause@wisc.edu

Emmeline Prattke

Position title: Assistant Director of Career Communities/Career & Internship Specialist: Government, Policy, International Affairs, & Law

Email: emmeline.prattke@wisc.edu

Beth Karabin

Position title: Career & Internship Specialist: Technology, Data & Analytics

Email: ekarabin@wisc.edu

Megan Aley

Position title: Associate Director of Career Advising & Communities/Career & Internship Specialist: Communications, Media & the Arts

Email: megan.aley@wisc.edu

Matt Delaney

Position title: Associate Director of Career Advising & Communities/Career & Internship Specialist: Consulting, Finance & Business Roles

Email: matt.delaney@wisc.edu

Hao Yuan

Position title: Career & Internship Specialist: Scientific Research

Email: hyuan39@wisc.edu

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