Services and Resources for Grad Students

The UW Career Center is committed to providing a full menu of services for grad students. Our staff can help you explore careers inside and outside academia, clarify your goals, make connections, prepare for the job search, and find great jobs! The following resources were developed with you in mind...

If you have questions, please contact our Coordinator of Graduate Student Services, Briana Keller. If you would like to download a copy of this information, click here.

 

Just for Grad Students

 

For All Students

Workshops in Five Areas

  • Self Exploration
  • Career Exploration
  • Strategies for Success
  • Academic Job Search
  • Beyond Academia Job Search

Alumni Panels

  • Corporate & consulting
  • Self-employment
  • Non-profit
  • Local, state, & federal government
  • Higher education faculty & staff

Events

  • Career Symposium
  • Networking Social Online & Print Resources
  • Grad student calendar of events
  • Lobby resource area
  • 26 handouts online
  • Bio Career Center - job board for life scientists with advanced degrees

ListServes

  • UWGradEvents list - information about grad student career events
  • GradStudentJobs list - information about graduate-level jobs

 

Individual Assistance

  • Counseling appointments
  • Walk-in sessions
  • Mock interviews

General Workshops

  • Resumes & Networking
  • Interviews & Salary Negotiations
  • Making the Most of Career Fairs
  • Job Search for International Students

Career Fairs

  • Large fairs in April & June
  • Niche fairs throughout the year

Special Events

  • Etiquette Dinners
  • Employer Panels
  • Alumni Panels

HuskyJobs & Campus Recruiting

  • Search, apply, & interview for jobs

Online Resources

  • Virtual Job Interview
  • Optimal Resume
  • Letters of Evaluation Online
  • Career Blog
  • Career Guide
  • The myStory Project