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How to nurture your network during a pandemic

A UW–Madison career counselor shares four strategies for connecting with your network in unprecedented times.

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How to recover from a job interview blunder

A career counselor explains common interview blunders and how to fix them.

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Tips for a successful informational interview

A career and education counselor tells job seekers how to best reach out.

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4 tips to dress for success in 2019

UW-Madison career counselors offer 4 easy tips to dress for success in today’s workplaces, so your potential and personality shine brightly.

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Quiz time! Test your job-market knowledge

Find out how much you know about cover letters, switching careers, and going back to school as an adult.

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Career Corner

Preparing to start your own business

Career counselor gives advice on networking, research, finances

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Mastering the art of the follow-up

A smart, well-timed follow-up message can make or break your quest to land the job you’re seeking.

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Career Corner September 2018

Balancing school, family, and work when going back to college

Angeline Mboutngam moved to the United States from Cameroon in her mid 30s with dreams of going to college. Personal and financial obstacles made an undergraduate degree seem impossible, but somehow Mboutngam graduated from the …

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The state of Wisconsin can help with your job search

The revamped Job Center of Wisconsin website includes novel features for job-seekers.

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Busting career myths

Advice from career counselor Moira Kelley: Don’t be afraid to try something new.

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Returning to college as an adult? Here’s how to ease the transition.

If you’re returning to college as an adult, you’re not alone. Students over age 25 are the fastest-growing population in higher education. Here are some ways to make the transition as smooth as possible.

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Networking through authentic connections

This approach involves viewing fellow professionals as people, rather than as stepping stones on your path to success.

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