Career Exploration Resources
Find a Career Services Office at UW
Utilize Career Services at UW to search for your career office by school, college, and student type.
Find Career Center events, UW Career Fairs, and other career resources like Handshake and Big Interview to support your job and internship search.
Career Exploration Center (CEC)
Get assistance with major declaration, postgraduate career exploration, or goal-setting through the CEC's personalized advising, curated resources, and hands-on experiences!
Drop-in advising:
- Main Office: Ingraham Hall, Wednesdays, 12PM-2PM
- Witte Residence Hall: Room 124, Tuesdays, 9AM-12PM
- Dejope Residence Hall: Room 1130, Fridays, 9AM-2PM
Office of Online Student Success: Career Exploration
Are you an online undergraduate student at UW? OSS offers personalized appointments with acedemic and career advisors to help you explore majors, plan your career path, and make the most of your university experience.
Networking on Campus
At UW–Madison, Handshake is your go-to platform for more than just job and internship listings—it’s a powerful way to network.
Connect with employers and explore career fairs and events tailored to your interests, all in one place.
UW Career Services hosts a variety of career and internship events to connect you with future employers, alumni, and professional development opportunities.
With Career Services and the Office of Business Engagement, you can find opportunities specific to your areas of interest, school and college, majors, and student population group. Visit https://careerfair.wisc.edu/ for more information on your next opportunity to connect!
Successworks offers a Canvas modules on Career Fair Preparation and Career Conversations to help you prepare for your next career or internship fair. These events are an effective ways to connect with employers around campus, so sharpening your networking skills is key.
Visit SuccessWork’s pages on Career & Internship Fairs or Networking to access these courses, explore the preparation guides, and view upcoming SuccessWorks events. Explore other events by stage of career exploration or area of interest on the SuccessWorks Events Page.
Explore the UW Linkedin Alumni to gather realistic career paths and outcomes.
Filter through over 250,000 UW alumni by city, company, job function, major, and other keywords. Strengthen your professional network and learn how to utilize Linkedin Alumni with Linkedin Learning.
The Wisconsin Involvement Network (WIN) can be accessed to help students explore and connect with organizations, events, and involvement opportunities on & off campus.
Search for events on & off campus by date, mode of instruction, theme, category, and perks. Track your involvement and register with organizations today!
BadgerBridge is UW–Madison’s exclusive online network for students and alumni, managed by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Reconnect with classmates, build professional relationships, and explore career paths through alumni connections.
Link your LinkedIn profile or register with an email or Facebook account. To get started, check out the Badger Bridge Overview and learn how to navigate the directory, explore job listings, join groups, RSVP to events, and utilize mentoring resources designed to support your journey.
Jobs & Internships
Job and Internship Platforms
Platforms like Handshake and LinkedIn offer daily internship listings, employer events, and career fairs. Use the LinkedIn Profile tips and Career Services guide to build connections and strengthen your professional network.
Job and Internship Search
UW Career Services offers a guide to help you find jobs and internships aligned with your career goals. The School of Education’s Career Center also provides a Canvas course covering everything you need to know about internships.
SuccessWorks Jobs & Internships
SuccessWorks offers both a guide and a Canvas module to help you with finding job and internship opportunities. Utilize the career interests quiz to get started exploring!
Community Impact Internships
There are many internship available in the community through the School of Public Affairs and SuccessWorks. Explore roles that match your career interests and align with your academic goals to gain valuable experience in your chosen field.
Funding for Internships
Find funding for unpaid or underpaid internships through the WiSH Hub! Scholarships from CALS, SuccessWorks, and Summer Term open in February 2026 to support your career goals and summer experience.
