Employee Career Counseling
Unsure about your next professional move? The Employee Career Counseling team is here to help you navigate the winding road to success. Our career counselors are dedicated to helping you along your journey.
Unlock Your Potential with Career Counseling
Career counseling is a personalized guidance service available to all UW–Madison employees that helps individuals explore, plan, and manage their career paths to achieve professional success and satisfaction. Our personalized approach focuses on your unique skills, interests, and aspirations. Whether you’re new to UW or a seasoned professional looking for a change, our counselors will provide the guidance you need to excel in your chosen field.
Schedule an Appointment
If you are new to our services, it is typical to have a one month or longer wait for appointments.
Language Assistance
For assistance with translation or interpretation, please contact Cultural Linguistic Services.
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Questions?
Visit our FAQ page for answers to some of the most common questions we receive.
Our Services
Explore the unique benefits and guidance available at different points in your professional journey. Whether you’re just starting out, aiming for advancement, navigating the middle of your career, or planning for retirement, career counseling has something valuable to offer. Discover how tailored counseling can empower you to achieve your goals, no matter where you are in your career.
Appointments
Schedule an appointment and learn more about what to expect in counseling sessions tailored to you
Presentations
Bring career guidance directly to your department with a custom presentation from our counselors
Career Development Community
Meet with other UW employees to share information, resources, and experiences related to careers
Career Resources
Many self-service resources are available to help you with your career development. Explore the offerings below to get started.
- Career Toolkit
From career development to job search strategies, find it all in our Career Toolkit. - DIY Career Planning Process
Create a roadmap for your career with our self-planning tools and guidance. - Grow Your Career: Self-Guided Module
Develop skills to determine your career goals and to plan for a career conversation. - UW–Madison Knowledges and Skills Hub
Develop your abilities and learn relevant skills to stay up to date in your field. - Professional Development at UW–Madison
Invest in your future with courses, programs and conferences made specifically for UW–Madison. - Title and Standard Job Description Library
UW-Madison employees assigned titles and salaries matched to market and learning data. - Jobs at UW
Find job opportunities at UW-Madison
Communities and Peer Networks
Explore, engage and elevate your career with campus-wide organizations and communities supporting your growth at UW-Madison.
- Career Development Community of Practice
Provides employees with an opportunity to meet with each other to discuss and share information, resources, and experiences related to careers. - Career Mentoring
Access to a variety of resources and communities to engage in career mentoring. - Office of the Secretary of the Academic Staff
Coordinates programs such as professional development and executive education grants, academic staff excellence awards, and the annual University Roundtable luncheon series. - University Staff Shared Governance
Participate in shared governance through committee work, apply for tuition reimbursement for professional development and eligible to receive outstanding achievement awards. - Campus Supervisors Network
Participate in shared governance through committee work, apply for tuition reimbursement for professional development and eligible to receive outstanding achievement awards.
Additional Support Resources
Discover essential resources for employee development at UW-Madison to support and enhance your professional journey.
- Employee Assistance Office (EAO)
Provides employees with timely solutions for life transitions, physical or emotional health issues, and relationship challenges. - Ombuds
Employees can seek confidential guidance regarding workplace concerns without fear of reprisal. - Employee Disability Resources
Provides information on the disability accommodation process for employees. - Workforce Relations (Office of Human Resources)
Educates and coaches employees, administrators, managers, and supervisors on a variety of workforce relations practices.