March 2021
Taste of Success: Marketing, PR, & Communications
Want to learn more about careers in marketing, PR, and communications? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop…
Find out more »Virtual Mock Interviews: Communications, Media, Music & the Arts
Are you an L&S student interested in communications, media, or music and the arts? Want to try out your interview skills in a low pressure practice session? Then this is for you! You'll get to…
Find out more »Taste of Success: K-12 Education
Want to learn more about careers in K-12 education? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever…
Find out more »Group Advising: Resume & Cover Letter Writing in Tech, Data & Analytics
This group advising session will cover resume and cover letter writing tips and tricks specific to the tech, data, and analytics industry. Sign up here
Find out more »Group Advising: Internship & Job Search Strategies in Tech, Data & Analytics
This group advising session will cover tools and resources (i.e. Handshake, LinkedIn, networking) to support your internship or job search process in tech, data, or analytics. Sign up here
Find out more »Taste of Success: Tech Careers for Non-Tech Majors
Want to learn more about tech careers for non-tech majors? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in…
Find out more »Group Advising: Interviewing & Networking in Environment, Natural Resources & Wildlife
Bring your questions or listen to others' questions about how to prepare, practice, and be ready for all types of interviews or networking opportunities. Sign up here
Find out more »Taste of Success: Music & the Arts
Want to learn more about careers in music and the arts? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop…
Find out more »Careers with Comm Arts: Strategic Communication & Consulting
Wondering what you can do with a Comm Arts major? Interested in how to be successful in a communications or consulting career? Check out this virtual event to learn from successful Comm Arts alumni about…
Find out more »BioHealth Student-Employer Connector
Interested in the quickly growing biohealth field? Here's your chance to learn from and network with employers in the industry in an informal, low-pressure space! Biohealth (the intersection of healthcare, life sciences, biosciences, digital health,…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Conservation & Natural Resources
Want to learn more about careers in conservation and natural resources? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop…
Find out more »Virtual Mock Interviews with an Advisor
Practice and get feedback on your interview skills with a SuccessWorks advisor! Whether you're a first-year student or a graduating senior, this is a great opportunity just for L&S students. You'll get to do a…
Find out more »Group Advising: You’re not boring, but is your resume? in Government, Policy, International Affairs & Law
In a competitive job market, your resume needs to stand out from the crowd (and no, not with fancy formatting or bright colors). Join this group advising session to find out how to make sure…
Find out more »Group Advising: Resume & Cover Letter Writing in Tech, Data & Analytics
This group advising session will cover resume and cover letter writing tips and tricks specific to the tech, data, and analytics industry. Sign up here
Find out more »Group Advising: Internship & Job Search Strategies in Tech, Data & Analytics
This group advising session will cover tools and resources (i.e. Handshake, LinkedIn, networking) to support your internship or job search process in tech, data, or analytics. Sign up here
Find out more »Taste of Success: International Affairs
Want to learn more about careers in international affairs? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever…
Find out more »Taste of Success: HR, Management, & Operations
Want to learn more about careers in HR, management, or operations? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop…
Find out more »What Can You Do with an L&S Major?
Learn about SuccessWorks and how we can help you take your next steps to career success, wherever you are in the process. You'll also learn about our Career Communities, how your L&S major of interest…
Find out more »Pathways to Public Service: Education for the Future
In Peace Corps, the Education sector always needs the most volunteers - 40%. AmeriCorps volunteers support Teach for America, Schools of Hope and more. What is a teacher's service life like? Is it all "stand…
Find out more »Group Advising: You’re not boring, but is your cover letter? in Government, Policy, International Affairs & Law
A great cover letter can make all the difference in deciding whether or not you’ll get an interview. The problem is that most cover letters… aren’t great. Come learn how to write a memorable, compelling…
Find out more »Badgers Exploring Social Justice Careers
Interested in learning more about careers in social justice? Join this virtual trek to learn from alumni professionals who work in non-profits, governmental organizations, and businesses with a focus on social justice! We welcome students…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Higher Education
Want to learn more about careers in higher education? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever…
Find out more »Group Advising: Summer Planning for L&S Students interested in Business & Entrepreneurship
What are you doing this summer? Whether you’re doing an internship, a part-time job, taking a summer class, or still searching for your plans, this Q&A session is where you can ask me anything! Sign…
Find out more »UW-Madison SuccessWorks Diversity Connector
Come learn from a virtual panel of alumni and non-alumni professionals as they share their successes and challenges transitioning from college to career, with a special focus on career experiences for students from underrepresented backgrounds.…
Find out more »Group Advising: Using LinkedIn & Badger Bridge to Make Healthcare Connections
Bring your questions or listen to others' questions about how to use these tools to make professional connections in the field. Sign up here
Find out more »Group Advising: Balancing Creative Fulfillment and Financial Stability in Communications, Entertainment, & the Arts
Do your passions lie in a creative field like writing, filmmaking or performing? Are you worried about how you'll make money from those passions? In this session we'll talk about the different ways of balancing…
Find out more »Virtual Chat with an Expert: Career Options for Psychology Majors
Are you thinking about majoring in Psychology but not sure what career options might be available to you at graduation? If you think that psychology majors only go on to become psychologists or psychiatrists, this…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Renewable Energy
Want to learn more about careers in renewable energy? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever…
Find out more »Badgers Exploring Public Media Careers
Interested in learning more about careers in public media? Attend this virtual trek to learn from professionals from PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio about different career paths in public media including fundraising, production, audience services,…
Find out more »April 2021
Taste of Success: Law
Want to learn more about careers in law? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Healthcare Technology & Informatics
Want to learn more about careers in healthcare technology and informatics? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop…
Find out more »Group Advising: WTFederal? in Government, Policy, International Affairs & Law
The Federal Government offers careers for any major, with great benefits and plenty of professional development opportunities. However, their application system is notoriously complicated and difficult to navigate. Figure out if federal work is for…
Find out more »Virtual Chat with an Expert: Careers in Technology
Are you interested in a career in technology? In this chat, the Career Exploration Center will be joined by an expert from Successworks to talk all about how to translate your undergraduate experience, regardless of…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Sales
Want to learn more about careers in sales? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever you…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Nonprofits
Want to learn more about careers in nonprofits? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever you…
Find out more »Group Advising: Resumes & Cover Letters in Scientific Research & Development
Bring your questions or listen to others' questions about how to make your experiences stand out, where to find resources and what to include/not include on these application documents. Sign up here
Find out more »Badgers Exploring Finance: Wealth Management and Equity Research at Baird
Badgers Exploring Finance is a series of panels with industry professionals, intended for students to learn about the variety of functional roles within the field of finance so they can find their best fit. Each…
Find out more »Group Advising: Tailoring Your Resume & Cover Letter for Gap Year Experiences
Bring your questions or listen to others' questions to know how to make your experience stand out, where to find resources, and what to include/not include on these application documents. Sign up here
Find out more »Taste of Success: Scientific Research & Product Development
Want to learn more about careers in scientific research and product development? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Programming
Want to learn more about careers in programming? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever you…
Find out more »Interviewing Tips and Tools for L&S Students
Learn all about interviewing from a SuccessWorks Career and Internship Specialist! You’ll get tips, insights, and even a bit of practice to help you feel confident and ready for your next virtual or in-person interview.…
Find out more »Badgers Exploring Biohealth & Biotech Careers
Attend this virtual trek to learn more about different career opportunities in biohealth and biotech working in research and development inside and outside the lab, bioinformatics, and business operations. You’ll have an opportunity to learn…
Find out more »Badgers Exploring Finance: Investment Banking and Sales & Trading at BNP Paribas
Badgers Exploring Finance is a series of panels with industry professionals, intended for students to learn about the variety of functional roles within the field of finance so they can find their best fit. Each…
Find out more »Hire Big 10 Plus Virtual Career Fair
Meet employers in live chat sessions online to find full-time jobs, internships, and co-ops. No software is needed to participate, and it’s open to UW-Madison students & alumni from all majors. Learn more and register…
Find out more »Group Advising: You’re graduating! Now what? – Government, Policy, International Affairs & Law
If you find yourself suddenly facing the post-grad void with no idea of what to do next, you’re not alone! This group advising session will help you develop a strategic, effective job search strategy that…
Find out more »Group Advising: Resumes & Cover Letters in Environment, Natural Resources & Wildlife
Bring your questions or listen to others' questions about how to make your experiences stand out, where to find resources and what to include/not include on these application documents. Sign up here
Find out more »Badgers Exploring Finance: Corporate Finance at Kohler
Badgers Exploring Finance is a series of panels with industry professionals, intended for students to learn about the variety of functional roles within the field of finance so they can find their best fit. Each…
Find out more »Late Spring Career & Internship Fair
It's not too late to find a job or internship this spring! Attend this virtual late-semester fair to connect with employers who may not have had available opportunities earlier in the year. All majors are…
Find out more »Group Advising: Networking for L&S Students interested in Business & Entrepreneurship
It’s easy to lose steam on your job search. You’ve already applied for jobs, and need to hear back. Networking is a great way to carry those applications forward. We’ll talk about networking etiquette and…
Find out more »Group Advising: How to Succeed as a Freelancer in Communications, Entertainment, & the Arts
Are you curious about what it means to be a freelancer? We'll discuss how to break into freelancing, what it entails and the pros and cons of working as a freelancer. We'll also discuss some…
Find out more »June 2021
Diplomatic Internships & Fellowships for Students
Students and recent grads of all majors are invited to join this live Zoom session to learn from Ron Packowitz, the U.S. Department of State's Diplomat in Residence for the Midwest. You'll learn about Ron's…
Find out more »July 2021
Organic Agriculture and Our Changing World: External Forces and Their Effects on Farming
Get career learning experience this summer! All majors are invited to participate in this case study simulation to learn, explore, and experience what it's like to work in a professional field. Global climate change and…
Find out more »Design Thinking Experience: Problem Solving for a Creative Small Business
Get career learning experience this summer! All majors are invited to participate in this case study simulation to learn, explore, and experience what it's like to work in a professional field. In this case study…
Find out more »Wealth Management & Retirement Services Experience with U.S. Bank
Get career learning experience this summer! All majors are invited to participate in this case study simulation to learn, explore, and experience what it's like to work in a professional field. Retirement planning is an…
Find out more »August 2021
Will Old Habits Return or Die?: The Impact of Covid-19 on Consumer Behavior with P&G
Get career learning experience this summer! All majors are invited to participate in this case study simulation to learn, explore, and experience what it's like to work in a professional field. The COVID-19 pandemic has…
Find out more »September 2021
Jumpstart Your Job or Internship Search!
This is a virtual workshop which will be held via Zoom. Do you need a job or internship but aren't sure where to begin your search? Don't let decision paralysis stop you from getting started!…
Find out more »Tech, Data & Analytics Career Fair Drop-in Zoom Advising
Have questions during the Tech, Data and Analytics Career Fair? SuccessWorks Career & Internship Specialist for Tech, Data & Analytics, Beth Karabin, will have a virtual "booth" open during the Fair on Sept 23rd from…
Find out more »Resume and Cover Letter Writing for L&S Students
Learn how to make your application stand out from the crowd in this virtual Canvas workshop! Go through the basics of how to write a strong resume and cover letter, no matter your field or…
Find out more »Virtual Employer Mock Interviews: Consulting, Finance, Management & Client Relations
Are you an L&S student interested in working in consulting, finance, management, or client relations? Employer mock interviews are as real as it gets, but without the stress or pressure of an actual interview. Whether…
Find out more »October 2021
Careers with Biology: Who Needs Grad School?
Think you need more school to make your Biology major work for you? Think again! This virtual career panel will showcase UW alumni who majored in Biology and didn't go on to graduate or professional…
Find out more »Science, Health & Research Fair
This event will be held virtually on the Handshake virtual career fair platform. For all majors interested in internships and full-time positions in scientific development, lab research, environmental/wildlife sciences, biohealth/biotech, and more across multiple industries. Register…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Environmental Law & Policy
Want to learn more about careers in environmental law and policy? Stop by this virtual informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Healthcare Administration & Management
Want to learn more about careers in healthcare administration and management? Stop by this virtual informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Biohealth & Biotech
Want to learn more about careers in biohealth and biotech? Stop by this virtual informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop…
Find out more »Badgers Exploring Environmental Careers Virtual Trek
Interested in learning more about environmental careers? Students of all majors are invited to learn from alumni professionals about their careers in various environmental areas including conservation, environmental advocacy, and natural resource management. You'll also…
Find out more »Careers with Statistics: Data Science & Analytics
Join this virtual Zoom panel to learn from UW Statistics alumni working in the growing field of data science and analytics! Alumni working in a range of industries and positions will share their career stories…
Find out more »Careers with English: Marketing & Communications
Come learn from UW English alumni working in marketing and communications! Alumni working in a range of industries and positions will share their career stories and advice, and then you'll have a chance to ask…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Policy
Want to learn more about careers in policy? Stop by this informal virtual panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever…
Find out more »Careers in Mental Health
Join this virtual panel event to find out about different graduate school/career options and start thinking about which direction fits you best. This session will provide information on what it's like to study in these…
Find out more »Exploring Careers in Healthcare
Curious about health careers and wondering how to explore during uncertain times? Or, do you have a career in mind, but want to learn more about members of the healthcare team? Attend this workshop to…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Public Health
Want to learn more about careers in public health? Stop by this informal virtual panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in…
Find out more »Badgers Exploring International Development Virtual Trek
Interested in learning more about international careers? Students of all majors are invited to learn from alumni professionals about their careers in international development, diplomacy, and intergovernmental affairs. You'll also be able to ask them…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Finance, Data, & Analysis
Want to learn more about careers in finance, data, and analysis? Stop by this informal virtual panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to…
Find out more »November 2021
Careers in School Psychology
Are you considering School Psychology as a career? Do you like the idea of helping promote positive mental health, academic success, and overall well-being in youth in a school setting? Do you want to learn…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Clinical & Mental Health
Want to learn more about careers in clinical and mental health? Stop by this informal virtial panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to…
Find out more »Careers with Geography: Cartography, GIS & Data Analysis
Join this virtual Zoom session to learn from UW Geography alumni working in the growing field of cartography, GIS, and data analysis! Alumni working in a range of industries and positions will share their career…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Clinical Research
Want to learn more about careers in clinical research? Stop by this informal virtual panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Publishing
Want to learn more about careers in publishing? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever you…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Data Science & Analytics
Want to learn more about careers in data science and analytics? Stop by this informal virtual panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to…
Find out more »January 2022
Resume and Cover Letter Writing for L&S Students
Want to make sure YOUR resume and cover letter make it to the top of an employer’s pile? Sign up for this Virtual Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop! Go through the basics of how…
Find out more »February 2022
Taste of Success: Nonprofits
Want to learn more about careers in nonprofits? Stop by this virtual informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever…
Find out more »March 2022
Interviewing Tips and Tools for L&S Students
Join this virtual Canvas workshop to get tips, insights, and even a bit of practice to help you feel confident and ready for your next virtual or in-person interview. Go through the basics of interviewing…
Find out more »Success Looks Like Me: Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans
At this 90 minute virtual program, students will get the opportunity to connect with alumni about their educational and career journey as it relates to being part of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA)…
Find out more »Explore Clinical Gap Year Options
At this virtual panel event, you'll learn about health-related gap year opportunities, programs, and jobs. Get advice from others who have found success during their gap years as you consider your options! This event is…
Find out more »Success Looks Like Me: Graduates with Disabilities
At this 90 minute virtual program, students will get the opportunity to connect with alumni about educational and career journey as it relates to being a graduate with a disability. After introductions and opening questions,…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Scientific Research & Development
Want to learn more about careers in scientific research and development? Stop by this informal panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop…
Find out more »iBio at Work: Wildlife Careers
Come learn from UW Integrative Biology alumni working in wildlife careers! Alumni working in a range of industries and positions will share their career stories and advice, and then you'll have a chance to ask…
Find out more »Biochemistry and Microbiology at Work: Scientific Research
Come learn from UW Biochemistry and Microbiology alumni working in scientific research! Alumni working in a range of industries and positions will share their career stories and advice, and then you'll have a chance to…
Find out more »April 2022
Group Advising: Department of State Fall 2022 PAID Student Internship Program Application FAQs
If you’re interested in interning in Washington D.C. or abroad in the fall, this new PAID program through the Department of State is a great option! However, they are only accepting up to 1,000 applications…
Find out more »Geography at Work: Urban & Transit Planning
Come learn from UW Geography alumni working in urban & transit planning! Alumni working in a range of industries and positions will share their career stories and advice, and then you'll have a chance to…
Find out more »Bioscience at Work: Public Health
Come learn from UW Bioscience alumni working in public health! Alumni working in a range of industries and positions will share their career stories and advice, and then you'll have a chance to ask your…
Find out more »September 2022
Taste of Success: Tech, Data & Analytics
Want to learn more about careers in technology, data, or analytics? Stop by this informal virtual panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to…
Find out more »October 2022
Taste of Success: Government, Politics & Policy
Want to learn more about careers in government, politics & policy? Stop by this informal virtual panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Environmental Careers
Want to learn more about environmental careers? Stop by this informal virtual panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in whenever you…
Find out more »iBio at Work: Biotechnology
Come learn from UW Integrative Biology alumni working in biotechnology careers! Alumni working in a range of industries and positions will share their career stories and advice, and then you’ll have a chance to ask…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Health & Business
Want to learn more about careers in health & business? Stop by this informal virtual panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Forensic Science
Want to learn more about careers in forensic science? Stop by this informal virtual panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to drop in…
Find out more »Getting Started with Jobs & Internships
What can you do now to help yourself prepare for jobs and internships later? This Zoom workshop will help you figure out how to get started with all things related to jobs and internships so that you…
Find out more »Geography & International Studies at Work: International Affairs
Come learn from UW Geography & International Studies alumni working in international affairs careers! Alumni working in a range of industries and positions will share their career stories and advice, and then you’ll have a…
Find out more »Taste of Success: Marketing, Advertising, and PR
Want to learn more about careers in marketing, advertising & PR? Stop by this informal virtual panel session to get tips and advice from UW alumni professionals who work in this field. Feel free to…
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