Career Corner
Read a step-by-step breakdown from one of our educational counselors on how to use LinkedIn to land your next job.
A college rejection can sting, but there is more than one way to reach your academic goals.
Tips for job seekers on balancing issues of personal health and safety with employer expectations for remote or in-person work.
Our UW-Madison career counselor offers tips on making a fresh start to find a job, change careers or set new goals in 2021.
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.
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.
Be your own boss with five freelancing tips from a career counselor.
If you’re applying for jobs in publishing, public relations, web design, or another creative field, be prepared to share an online portfolio.