Adult Career and Special Student Services

Our UW-Madison career counselor offers tips on making a fresh start to find a job, change careers or set new goals in 2021.

Kristy Jorgensen and Alex Hentzen are among 9,805 students 25 years old and older who were enrolled spring 2019 through 2020 at UW-Madison. Read about their challenges and triumphs.

A UW–Madison career counselor offers time-tested and new tips for applying for a job during COVID.

A career counselor explains the reasons to consider a bridge job and how you know when it’s time to move on.

Many people around the country are nearing six months of working from home. Of course, while essential workers never left “the office,” other employees have…

A career counselor explains how to navigate difficult work situations during the pandemic by sharing needs and concerns with your boss.

I recently met with a client who was considering a career change in response to some health concerns. She had already taken a few steps…

A UW–Madison career counselor shares four strategies for connecting with your network in unprecedented times.

Seven tips for creating career opportunities during challenging times.

Lifelong learning runs in Talesa Allen’s family. When her dad was 67, he went back to Madison College for a technical program. At the same…

There’s no sugarcoating it: Navigating a pandemic is hard, but when you throw a precarious economy and potential job loss into the mix, it can…

A career counselor explains how to find new motivation in your work and keep your career moving forward.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, it’s better for the bottom line. But many still struggle with…

A career counselor explores motivations for a move into management and if it’s right for you.

Two years ago, I found myself in a medical crisis. A car accident resulted in multiple, ongoing symptoms that made doing my job incredibly difficult.…

A career counselor explains common interview blunders and how to fix them.

Seven tips for getting the experience you need for the job you want

A career and education counselor tells job seekers how to best reach out.

UW-Madison’s outstanding adult students were honored with scholarships and awards at a ceremony on April 23, 2019. Their stories of resilience and determination are the embodiment of the Wisconsin Idea.

Be your own boss with five freelancing tips from a career counselor.

Aysha Dominguez and Olivia Wine will receive the Outstanding Undergraduate Returning Adult Student Award for their efforts.

Adult students who left college can prove their academic abilities in the new University of Wisconsin-Madison program.

In Wisconsin, ex-offenders recently out of prison have many resources to begin their job search and should be optimistic about their options.

If you’re applying for jobs in publishing, public relations, web design, or another creative field, be prepared to share an online portfolio.