Internships, Jobs, & More
Internships, Jobs, & More
Internships and other exploratory experiences are essential components for professional and personal development. Whether through internships, job shadowing, research, volunteering, leadership roles, or learning opportunities, you can gain valuable insight into career paths, build transferable skills, and make meaningful connections with professionals in your fields of interest.
Meet with an Advisor
We offer personalized support in 1:1 in-person or virtual appointments to help students explore career opportunities, practice interview skills, and achieve their goals.
- Career and internship advising.
- Resume, cover letter, and application support.
- Interview preparation and mock interviews.
- Job search, networking, and career exploration resources.
Work with Professionals
Working alongside professionals gives you a firsthand look at workplace environments, industry expectations, and day-to-day responsibilities that cannot be fully replicated in the classroom. These connections can help you develop professional skills, expand your network, and gain valuable insights into potential career paths.
Internships can be a great way to gain experience in a field that you are interested in pursuing as a career. Apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a professional work setting connected to your major or career interests. Internships can be completed in the summer or during a fall or spring semester. They can be full-time or part-time, remote or in person.
For internships, consider using these widely-available tools/resources.
Tips while using these sites:
- Use advanced filters to focus your results, including location, pay, full-time/part-time, experience level, or whether the opportunity is remote or in person. In LinkedIn, you can also filter for opportunities where current UW alumni work.
- Consider keywords to search beyond your major or a job title. These can include certain organizations/companies, the field or industry, and specific skills you want to use.
- Many sites like Handshake and LinkedIn have posting alerts so you get an email when a new job is posted that meets your saved search criteria.
Leadership experience is valuable for any student who wants to work or lead others in their career. UW–Madison provides a great setting to gain these skills through student organizations, involvement in campus centers, and specific programming offered through the Center for Leadership and Involvement or the Morgridge Center.
Center for Leadership and Involvement Leadership Programs
Wisconsin Involvement Network (WIN) Multicultural Student Center
Participate in on-the-job training while also studying the profession to prepare for certifications or future jobs in a field. These experiences are commonly found in arts-related areas.
External Experiences:
Arts2Work New York Academy of Art: Summer Undergraduate Residency
If you are considering a career in research or academia, then you may want to gain some experience in this area. UW–Madison provides great opportunities for students — including undergrads — to work with some of the world’s leading researchers. Support the research of a faculty member or perform research, analysis, and communication of findings in an industry context.
You can find many roles on job search websites, but UW–Madison also has programs specific to undergraduate students to develop their research skills. In addition, you can explore the different research labs on campus and reach out to them to see if they have any opportunities available.
Where can I find research opportunities?
WISCIENCE: Guide to Finding a Research Mentor Guide to Undergraduate Research
School of Education students want to make a difference in the world — through the arts, health, and education. Gaining experience in service through volunteering, service learning courses, or advocacy is a great way to explore your passions and career pathways you may want to pursue.
Student Jobs
Student jobs are valuable opportunities to build professional skills, gain real-world experience, and explore career interests; helping you develop the confidence and competencies needed for future success. UW–Madison offers a variety of great exploratory and immersive workplace experiences.
Visit the Student Job Center to research opportunities and apply.
Post-Graduation Jobs & Resources
There are thousands of search engines, industry associations, and government resources that can help you in your job search. Get started with a curated list of arts, health, and education opportunities; filtered jobs on Handshake; and quality external resources.