University of Wisconsin–Madison

It’s Your Career: Having a Productive Career Development Conversation with Your Supervisor

Course Description

Research shows that employees who participate in regular career development conversations feel more engaged, motivated, and supported in their growth. These conversations help you understand your strengths, clarify your goals, and find opportunities to grow key ingredients for greater job satisfaction and long-term career success. In this module, you’ll reflect on what matters most to you, create a career development plan, and learn how to approach a meaningful conversation that can positively shape your career path.

Why should you attend?

  • Identify your strengths, areas for growth, and the values that guide your career development choices.
  • Create a career development plan.
  • Initiate a conversation with your manager, mentor, or trusted person to support your career development.

Audience

UW–Madison Faculty and Staff

Cost

Free

Contact

Christina Stefonek, Learning and Talent Development, Office of Human Resources

Topics

Engagement, Inclusion, Diversity
Team Development

Program

This course is part of the Thrive@UW program.

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