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Born to the Internet, Grew up Fast in a Pandemic

Posted on December 2, 2020

While many in-person student jobs on hold because of the pandemic, some students have turned to online entrepreneurship to help pay the bills and get real-world work experience.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Job Hunting Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: How to Network…From Your Couch Screen reader support enabled.

Posted on November 10, 2020

You’ve probably heard about the benefits of networking to explore careers and find job and internship opportunities. Here are some tips on how to build and maintain these important connections in the virtual world.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

How the Lessons, Skills, and Values You Develop in College (and Maybe Even High School) Prepare You for the Job Market

Posted on October 5, 2020

Put your “all” into school to transform yourself from an inexperienced teenager to a sought-after college graduate and prospective employee.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Honest Career Advice for Students who Think They Need a Master Plan for Life

Posted on October 2, 2020

Expect the unexpected. Create opportunities. And don’t believe the myth of the perfect job.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

15 Essential Tips for College Students Preparing For Their Future Careers

Posted on September 3, 2020

Looking for ways to explore careers and build important skills? Read on for 15 tips from top business and career coaches.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

How to Compare Medicine to Other Health Careers

Posted on July 29, 2020

There are many career options in healthcare beyond medicine. Read on for advice about finding the path that’s right for you.

Posted in Exploring Careers

What do you do when your internship is canceled? College students need to get creative and adapt this summer

Posted on July 7, 2020

Was your summer opportunity impacted by COVID-19? There are still plenty of ways to explore your career interests and gain experience.

Posted in Exploring Careers, Getting Involved

Instead of Finding Your Passion, Try Developing It, Stanford Scholars Say

Posted on June 18, 2020

While “find your passion” is well-intended advice, it might not be good advice.

Posted in Exploring Careers

College Students Expect to Stay at Their First Job for 2 Years or Less

Posted on January 29, 2020

Think your first job will be your forever job? For most it’s unlikely.

Posted in Exploring Careers

New Career Exploration Center for students opens its doors

Posted on January 30, 2017

The University of Wisconsin–Madison hosted a grand opening ceremony for the Career Exploration Center (CEC) in Ingraham Hall. The CEC recently moved to the new location to better serve students. The event highlighted the services, …

Posted in Choosing a Major, Exploring Careers
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