September 6, 2022

Career Development

Welcome back to school, Badgers! For those of you new to UW–Madison, we hope you have had time to review the Resource Fair for Online Students. It’s a great way to explore campus resources available to online graduate students. For new and returning students, here are some highlights and reminders of the support available to you.

Dean of Students Office: This office assists students with many difficulties they may be experiencing, including academic, financial, and family emergencies. They are a good go-to resource when you’re not sure what campus office may be best suited to help your situation.

The Writing Center: The center works with students at all stages of their writing process. Online students can take advantage of the center’s individual meetings, writing workshops, and online Writer’s Handbook. Take that, writer’s block!

Software Training for Students: New classes may mean new software to learn. This resource offers free technology training for students and instructors. Everything from online courses to scheduling a one-on-one virtual meeting with a trainer is available.

The McBurney Disability Resource Center will host a workshop to provide support for students with disabilities looking to communicate their accessibility needs to their instructors. The center assists students with mental health diagnoses, learning disabilities, and more. Register online.

Communicating Your Writing Accessibility Needs with Course Instructors
Thursday, Sept 22 | 2 - 3:30 pm

Listening to a good tune can be a great way to unwind after a day of work or school. The Mead Witter School of Music’s YouTube account has videos of concerts, music festivals, and instrument exercises performed by the school of music’s ensembles and instructors. Hit play, sit back, and relax to everything from Afro-Cuban jazz to “On, Wisconsin!” on the double bass.

All events are listed in Central Time. Register in advance to receive the event link.

Creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP)
Thursday, Sept 15 | 11 am - 12:30 pm

Creating an individual development plan (IDP) encourages you to think about what you need to do next -- and over the next few years -- so that you achieve your goals. We will discuss how to define achievable goals, identify resources, and develop strategies for implementing and sustaining your plans. Participants will begin to create a personalized plan that takes into account career interests and addresses the development of knowledge and skills for professional growth.

Financial Aid Workshop for Graduate Students
Wednesday, Sept 21 | 1 - 2 pm

This online workshop will offer introductory information on the financial aid application process and discuss the differences between available funding sources for graduate students. Particular attention will be paid to the application process for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Résumés and Cover Letters for Graduate Students and Professionals
Thursday, Sept 22 | 3 - 4:30 pm

If you are a graduate student or you have several years of work experience under your belt, then this résumé and cover letter workshop is for you. We’ll review résumé content and design, discuss the best ways to align your qualifications with the position description, & learn how to build an effective argument in your cover letter. Please bring your own résumé and cover letter to discuss.

Do you have an animal friend helping you through your grad school journey? We'd love to see them! If you are interested in having your pet featured in GradConnections, submit this form here and your pet may appear in a future issue this semester.

No, Bailey doesn’t have a question for you – he always just has one ear sticking straight up. If you can get his attention with a great dance move, he might just pop his other ear up. Bailey belongs to Jackie Nevarez, Project Coordinator for Professional Degrees & Certificates.