On-Campus Employment

• Log in to Handshake​
• Select “Jobs“​
• Navigate to “All filters“​
• Select “Part-time” , “On-Campus” and  “Paid“​
• In “All filters“,  scroll to “Employers” and type in ”UWM On-Campus Employment Office”​
• You can then click “Show results” to see the positions​

• Identify what skills and experiences you can connect with each job specifically​
• Tailor your resume for each position. ​
• Research the hiring department by visiting their website to understand more about them and their goals .​
• Save the job description in Handshake to refer back to for an interview​.
• Apply by submitting your resume and other application materials! ​

Congrats, you’ve landed the interview! Let’s review some next steps as you prepare for the big day. ​

• Review the job description and information on the hiring  department’s website. ​
• Identify what skills are most connected to the position and think about specific examples from past experiences you could share.​
• Practice!  ​
  • Talk about your skills and experiences out loud. ​
  • Schedule a mock interview with a career advisor.
  • Practice on your own utilizing Big Interview: online mock interview tool. ​
• Arrive early (if in-person, give yourself time to find the location and if virtual, check your technology and set up your location)​.
• Send a thank you email after the interview!

Once you’ve received an offer, you must initiate your criminal background check (CBC).     ​

• You will receive an email from HireRight with a link, which remains active for 5 days. Use the link to log into the system to complete the electronic finalist consent and disclosure form. ​

• Please be sure to check your Junk/Spam folder. The email will come from HireRight Customer Support and the subject will be “University of Wisconsin Background Verification Request.” ​

You must also work with your supervisor and Shared Services to complete new hire paperwork.

Finally, all UWM employees are required by policy to complete HR Required Training.