If there is one thing college students have in common, it’s that they want free stuff. If it involves the word free, you can expect a crowd of college kids taking advantage of food, drinks, and tote bags. So, when it comes to your career, you should do the same. One of UW Bothell’s best support systems for students is Career Services . Resources are included with tuition and they offer many different tools to prepare students for the workforce while in college. According to their website, their mission is to “empower Huskies to explore career interests, build skills, and connect with the employment community and experiential learning opportunities.” If you have never heard of them, you are missing out on some of the best tools to find your footing in the early stages of your career.
Career advisors help with resume building, finding internships, and even answering any questions about the interviewing process. Different advisors are available based on the field of study. They also have student staff who have first-hand experience in today’s job market. It doesn’t matter if you are a student, faculty, or alum; there is a wide array of resources available to help you succeed here at UW Bothell.
Choosing a major or minor can be a challenge, and so is understanding what employment opportunities it can lead to. One of the most useful resources for undergraduates is exploring information on the Majors and Career Exploration website. If you don’t know where to start with your career, the “Career Decision Pyramid” can be a great place to start. Additionally, the pyramid can help identify personal levels of career clarity and what the next logical step would be.
Ensuring you receive a job offer that pays what your work is worth is one of the most crucial job skills. The website also has a section dedicated to Salary Negotiation tips and resources. Their best advice is to research salary trends and ensure you know what to expect when it comes to financial decisions surrounding your career. It is advised that candidates who negotiate their salary usually end up with higher pay and are seen as stronger candidates by employers.
Responses from the Career Services Student Experience survey showed that students are aware of the resources available and access them when necessary. Students highlighted their primary use of career services to be for resume review and LinkedIn help. The consensus from the survey was that the experience with career services is always pleasant and recommended to other students. Leena Peerzada, a senior studying Media and Communications, reflected on her experience, advising students to “use career services early and often” to ensure success.
This spring, Career Services will be available for in-person and virtual services 9am-4pm on Monday-Thursday and 9am-2pm on Fridays. Their drop-in hours are Monday-Thursdays froms 1:30pm-2:30pm.andFridays from 11:30am-12:30pm. To schedule an appointment with Career Services, log into Navigate and select the Career Services care unit. Students can choose from the following services: Resume/cover letter reviews, LinkedIn profile reviews, job search strategies, mock interviews, Health & Natural Sciences appointments, and Graduate student & Graduate school advising.
Career Services also hosts a variety of events during the academic year for students to attend and network with employers. Coming up, they will be hosting their annual Spring Job and Internship Fair, on Tuesday, April 21 from 10:30AM to 2PM in the ARC Overlook.
With the rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace and employment uncertainty, today’s job market can be stressful to navigate. You don’t have to struggle to figure this out all by yourself since being part of university is looking to more experienced adults and classmates for advice and support. We are all on this journey together and whether you are looking for full-time jobs, or just exploring where your major might take you, Career Services can help. For additional information and questions, visit their office at UW1 or email career services at career@uw.edu.
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