At the University of Washington, we believe that helping employees grow in their careers not only provides greater job satisfaction for our people, it is vital to our continued success. Career development helps us attract excellent employees, retain our talented faculty and staff, and improve the quality of work life for everyone at the UW.
That's why we'd like to encourage you to take advantage of the UW's career development programs. But what's in it for you?
The Career Development team aims to promote UW programs to help you move ahead in your career. Here, we've gathered information that can help you get started.
Career Exploration: Where do You Want to Go?
Before you can plan for your future career, you may need to ask yourself
what you'd like to do next. Start by using tools developed by the UW
and other employers to hone your sense of direction.
Mentoring: Finding a Coach at the UW
Having a mentor - a more-experienced colleague who guides you in
your career - can be rewarding both personally and professionally.
Is it for you?
The Job Search: Tools to Find the Right Job
Get help on improving your resume, writing winning
cover letters and polishing your interview skills. Then find
out where the jobs are.
Professional Development: Learning for Advancement
Being surrounded by learning opportunities is one of the best parts
of working at a university. Here's where to find the classes.
Professional Organizations: Where to go for Support
Associations made up of professionals in your field can provide new
ideas and perspectives on your work. Here's where to find organizations
for professionals in higher education.
Additional Resources
We've gathered lists of books, articles, websites and SkillSoft
e-Learning courses that you might find helpful to your career development.
POD's career development resources are sponsored by the Leadership, Community and Values Initiative.
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