Job and Internship Fair at UWM at Waukesha
UWM at Waukesha’s Career and Internship office offers a wide variety of helpful resources for students and area employers. The Career & Internship Coordinator is located in Student Development, office A117.
Opportunities for Students
Career Booth: Stop by the Career Booth from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays during the fall and spring semesters in the Hub Hallway. Ask questions about your career, including résumé writing, career exploration, jobs and internships.
Career Closet: Get free professional attire, thanks to generous donors. Open by request, Monday through Friday.
Individual appointments: Schedule an appointment with our Career and Internship Program coordinator for help with:
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- Career exploration
- Job and internship searching
- Receiving credit for internships
- Resume and cover letter writing help
- Interview preparation
- Student employment
Employment: visit Handshake to view on and off-campus employment
Fall 2019 Career Events:
Employer Spotlights: Employer Spotlights provide a convenient way to meet with area employers.
- Wednesday, September 18 and Wednesday, November 6, 2019
- 11:45 am-1:00 pm in the Hub Hallway
Workshops: Take part in free workshops focusing on résumé writing and critiques, career and major exploration, and other job-related topics of interest.
- Career & Major Exploration
- Tuesday, September 24th and Wednesday, October 23, 2019
- Noon Hour, Location: C101
- Fair Prep and Resume Writing
- Thursday, October 3, 2019
- Noon Hour, Location: C162
Resume Critique Booth: Get your resume critiqued before the Job and Internship Fair.
- Monday, October 7 and Tuesday, October 8, 2019
- Noon Hour, Hub Hallway
Fall 2019 Job and Internship Fair: Attend the large Job and Internship Fair, held on campus each semester to help students connect with area employers.
- Wednesday, October 9, 2019
- 11:30am-1:15pm, Hub Hallway/Commons
Employer Involvement
Employer Spotlight: Set up a display table on campus from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and connect with students to share information about your organization and opportunities. Gold sponsors of our Job and Internship Fair are invited to participate in these spotlights, scheduled two times each semester.
Fall 2019 spotlight dates: Wednesday, September 18 and Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Job and Internship Fair: Attend this biannual event, which brings up to 50 area employers on campus to connect with students and increase awareness of your organization. Register online on Handshake.
Fall 2019 fair date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 11:30 am-1:15 pm
Fall 2019 Gold Sponsors:
Thank you also to our Fall 2019 Door Prize Sponsors!
Job Shadow Program: Host a student for the day to show what your profession is all about. Job shadowing is one of the best ways for students to explore careers.
Informational Interview Contact: Have a student who is interested in your field of work interview you about your career pathway.
Job and Internship Posting: Visit Handshake to post job and internship opportunities.
Have questions about events and recruiting UWM at Waukesha students? Reach out to the Career and Internship Program Coordinator, Alex Lawver.