Schedule an Appointment:
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Drop-in Hours for Spring Quarter 2023, March 27 - June 2, 2023
Drop in at the Student Success Center during the following times to talk with one of our Assistant Career Advisors for help with resumes, cover letters, job searches, etc. Check in at the Welcome Desk in UW1.
- Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12pm - 2pm
- Wednesdays from 2pm - 4pm
Drop-ins will be closed for the following holidays:
- Memorial Day, May 29, 2023
- Juneteenth, June 19, 2023
Drop-in Hours for Spring Quarter Finals Week, June 5-9, 2023
Drop in at the Student Success Center during the following times to talk with one of our Assistant Career Advisors for help with resumes, cover letters, job searches, etc. Check in at the Welcome Desk in UW1.
- Monday, June 5 from 12-2pm
- Tuesday - Wednesday, June 6-7 10am-12pm
Virtual Coach Office Hours for Spring 2023, March 27 - June 16, 2023
Coaches are offering virtual office hours in Zoom at the times listed below.
- General career coaching with Will Radcliffe (undergraduate students): Mondays, 4pm-5pm in Zoom.
- NOTE Virtual coaching with Will is not being held on June 5.
- General career coaching with Valerie Fetzer (undergraduate students): Fridays, 11am - Noon in Zoom.
- NOTE Virtual coaching with Valerie is not being held on May 26 and June 9.
- Pre-Health Advising with Kristen Labrecque: Mondays, 5pm-6pm in Zoom.
- Virtual coaching with Lillian Seidel (UWB Graduate Students): Mondays, 12pm-1pm on Zoom.
- Virtual coaching with Sarah Eyster (UWB STEM Graduate Students): Thursdays, 4:30-5:45pm in Zoom.
- NOTE Virtual coaching with Sarah is not being held on June 1 or 8.
- Virtual coaching with Lillian Seidel (UWB Alumni): Wednesdays, 5pm-6pm in Zoom.
Virtual Office Hours will not be held on the following holidays:
- Memorial Day, May 29, 2023
- May 30 - June 3 - all coaches will be away for a conference; virtual office hours will not be held that week.
- Juneteenth, June 19, 2023
FAQs
Who can make an appointment with Career Services?
Any current student or recent alum (up to 3 years after graduation) can meet with us for the career services described below.
What services are available by appointment?
Click the links below to jump to more information about these appointment options including instructions for scheduling.
Career services for specific populations:
What are the appointment policies?
We base our policies and procedures on professional business etiquette and expectations of the employment community. These include showing up, being prompt to appointments, and communicating if you have to cancel or will be late.
Please review our appointment policies.
Before Your Appointment
Before your appointment, use our resources to learn more about these topics. Then bring your questions so that we can help you develop your skills & knowledge in these areas.
After the Appointment
After your appointment, revist the resources and follow up with Career Services as needed when you want to prepare and/or gather more information on open job and internship opportunities.
Appointment Descriptions
Career exploration
Looking for guidance on choosing a major and/or career path? A career coach can work with you to explore various tools and resources that can guide you.
Resume/cover letter/application material reviews
Career Services is here to help you through the process of formulating and tailoring your resume, cover letter, personal statement, and/or portfolio to a specific job or internship.
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Online resume & cover letter reviews
- If you are an enrolled student and would like to have your resume or cover letter reviewed and returned to you with comments within two business days, enroll in this Canvas site and upload your materials within the Assignments tab. You will receive feedback within 3 business days. Replies may be slower than normal outside the regular academic year.
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Appointments for resume/personal statement/portfolio reviews
- If you would prefer to meet individually to discuss your resume/cover letter or other application materials, please:
- Schedule an appointment for a resume/cover letter review (Log into Navigate to Schedule an Appointment and select the Career Services care unit.)
- Email your resume or cover letter or other application material to career@uw.edu before the appointment
- Email the job description, if you have one
LinkedIn/Handshake profile reviews and networking strategies
Create your professional profile and start connecting with alumni and industry professionals. This is a good way to market your skills; create an online resume and portfolio; get recommendations and endorsements; stay connected; and develop your network.
Job & internship search strategies
Schedule an appointment (log into Navigate to Schedule an Appointment and select the Career Services care unit) to discuss internship and job search strategies. Internships are a great way to build applicable work experience. They help you to bridge your academic experience with the world of work, and to try out different career options to find a good fit. You will be asked about the type of internships or jobs that interest you, and why. Come to your appointment prepared to discuss your work history, academic major, and future career goals.
Mock Interviews
Schedule an appointment (log into Navigate to Schedule an Appointment and select the Career Services care unit) to practice interviewing. Whether you are gearing up for a job interview, a graduate school interview, or just want to practice before those interview offers come in, we'll be happy to help you think about the questions you might be asked along with the questions you should ask.
Health & Natural Sciences/Pre-Health appointments
If you are an undergraduate, graduate student, or alum interested in Health & Natural Sciences, Career Services offers Pre-Health Advising and professional health application support. Visit our Pre-Health Advising web pages to access resources for your Pre-Health journey. Review the Pre-Health Advising Syllabus before scheduling an appointment. We can meet with you for health & natural science-related career exploration, application support, mock interviews, and more!
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If you are a currently enrolled student, log into Navigate to schedule an appointment with the Pre-Health Advisor. Select Career Services as the Care Unit and choose the type of appointment you want to schedule.
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If you have already graduated from UW Bothell, log into Handshake, select "Career Center" in the header bar at the top of the page, and then select "Schedule Appointment". Pre-Health Appointments are listed as "UW Bothell - Pre-Health..."
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During Spring 2023, the NS&PH Advisor is hosting Virtual Office Hours each Monday from 5pm-6pm in https://washington.zoom.us/my/uwbprehealth, from March 27 - June 5, 2023, with the exception of Memorial Day, May 29, 2023.
Graduate students & graduate school advising (outside of STEM/Health & Natural Sciences)
All graduate students outside of STEM and Health & Natural Sciences wanting to meet with a Career Coach for any of the services listed above are invited to schedule an appointment through Navigate or join our Virtual Office Hours for Graduate Students each Thursday from 5:00pm – 6:00pm. Our Assistant Director can discuss how to explore career options; develop a job search strategy; learn about salary negotiation; review your portfolio; review professional applications; and discuss graduate school applications.
STEM graduate appointments
If you are a graduate student in Technology & Engineering wanting to meet with a Career Coach for any of the services listed above, log into Navigate to schedule an appointment with the STEM Graduate Career Coach. We can meet with you for tech & engineering-related career exploration, application support, mock interviews, salary negotiation, and more!
STEM Graduate students, please visit our career resources for STEM graduate students page.
Alumni appointments
Recent graduates who received a degree from UW Bothell in the past three years (36 months) are eligible to connect virtually with our Assistant Director for no fee. Veterans have access to free coaching indefinitely. If you are an alum wanting to meet with a Career Coach, please schedule an appointment through Handshake or join our Virtual Office Hours for Alumni each Wednesday from 5:00pm – 6:00pm. We can meet with you for career exploration, application support, mock interviews, and more!
*Alumni interested in Pre-Health Appointments, please see the Pre-Health section above for appointment scheduling instructions.
Appointment policies
We base our policies and procedures on professional business etiquette and expectations of the employment community. These include showing up, being prompt to appointments, and communicating if you have to cancel or will be late.
The impact to other students is also of primary consideration because every appointment that results in a no-show takes away a time slot available to another student needing legitimate support. In addition, our staff calendars are booked daily with student appointments, meetings, class presentations, events, and programs. Because of this, we do not have the resources to respond to, and review, materials emailed to us that aren’t aligned with an appointment slot. The appointment time you schedule is our dedicated time to work with you 1:1 to provide advice and feedback on your application process. If you would like us to review materials solely virtually, communicate that to us, and provide the materials to review before your appointment time.
No-show/late cancellation policy
If you arrive more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, without notifying Career Services in advance, your appointment will be considered a “missed appointment" and you will need to reschedule.
If you need to cancel an appointment, please do so through the scheduling system at least 24 hours in advance. If it is less than 24 hours prior, call or email Career Services at 425-352-3706 or career@uw.edu to cancel your appointment. Keep in mind that same-day cancellations (especially repeat same-day cancellations) may be subject to the No Show/Late Cancellation policy (see below) at the discretion of the Career Services staff.
- 1st notification: Will result in an email being sent, from the Career Coach, inquiring about why you missed your appointment.
- 2nd notification: Will result in a warning email stating that Career Services has an Appointment No Show/Late Cancellation policy.
- 3rd notification: Will result in your EAB privileges for Career Services appointments being revoked. At the 3rd notification, your EAB account will be blocked from making additional Career Services appointments until you email your Career Coach, schedule a meeting, show up for the appointment, and discuss the missed meetings. Email career@uw.edu for any questions.
Driving policy
We will not meet with students who are driving. Please choose a time you are able to meet with us safely. If you are driving during your appointment, we will have you reschedule.
In-person mask policy
Wearing masks became optional on the UW Bothell campus on March 28, 2022. However, masks are still strongly recommended indoors, especially during the first two weeks of a quarter. For those who choose to continue wearing a mask for a variety of reasons, we welcome and respect your choice.
Sick policy
The University requires that if you are sick with any potential illness, you must stay home, regardless of vaccination status. See the University's sick policy for more information. In-person appointments can be shifted to an online modality to accommodate illness if needed.
Come prepared
View online resources and arrive to your appointment ready with questions and drafted resumes/cover letters to make the most of your scheduled time.