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Tips for Grads: Not sure what resources you need? We can help.
Personal Effectiveness Are you having technical problems, trouble finding reputable sources for a research project, or looking for a new way to connect with employers and your student peers? Then we’ve got the tools to help you. Even though you may be thousands of miles away from campus, you’re luckily only a few clicks away from being able to access online resources for your needs. - Handshake: Handshake is the best new tool for students like you who are interested in finding jobs and making real connections with their peers. All the jobs on Handshake have been approved by UW–Madison career advisors specifically for UW–Madison students. Handshake also allows you to determine whether you’re a match with an employer’s hiring preferences and lets you read reviews other students have left about working with a specific employer.
- DoIT Tech: UW–Madison’s online interface is constantly changing and with the new learning portal, Canvas, technical issues are sure to arise. Fortunately, you can connect with UW–Madison’s information technology service, DoIT, from anywhere with their online support services. Just call, email, chat live, or access HelpOnline to talk to a DoIT representative about anything from NetID issues to Canvas connection problems or other software issues.
- YOU@WISC: At UW–Madison, YOU matter. That’s why UHS created the online portal YOU@WISC to help you set goals for your academic, professional, and fitness lifestyle. You can explore specific topics including body image, relationships, stress management, personality, and more.
- Library research tutorials: Learn how to search databases effectively and find specific articles you need with these helpful library tutorials that tell you how to do it all. UW–Madison’s Libraries' resources are also helpful in finding online reading materials, and understanding how to properly cite your sources.
- Badger Bridge: Leverage your professional network with Badger Bridge, a networking site created to help empower alumni connections. With Badger Bridge you can work with other UW–Madison alumni to support your career and professional goals. Badger Bridge is also a great way to find alumni near you who want to help other Badgers by offering advice and mentorship.
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| | Professional and Career Development
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| DiscoverPD allows UW–Madison students to self-assess their strengths and weaknesses across different competencies and then connects them to professional development opportunities across campus and off-campus to help improve their skill sets.
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| DiscoverPD is an innovative tool for UW–Madison graduate students to advance their academic and professional goals. Review the nine facets of professional development, complete a self-assessment, and get a customized report and recommendations.
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| Breathing in mental health awareness
If you only have a few minutes to yourself every day, use them wisely with these breathing relaxation techniques. In just two to three minutes, you can find the peace of mind you need just by listening to the sounds of nature, music, and even a helpful guided voice.
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| Did you know that as a student in your graduate program, you have access to some of the mental health and wellness resources available online through UW–Madison's University Health Services? The resources listed below are self-guided and available at any time to help you navigate the challenges of being a student. YOU@WISC: An online portal with information and resources for resilience and well-being. It covers stress management, self-care and social support, anger management, suicidal thoughts, mindfulness, and more. SilverCloud: A self-guided mental health resource that provides treatment options 24 hours a day, no referral from a mental health or medical provider needed. It includes evidence-based learning modules on anxiety, depression, body image, and stress, designed to help students manage day-to-day stresses and improve resilience.
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