Career Success Guide

Career Services About Us Career Coaching Career Coaches are available to meet individually with students of all levels, experiences, and interest areas to work through every step of the career development process. Appointments & Ofce Hours In-person and virtual appointments can be scheduled online in Handshake or by calling (715) 232-1601. Ofce hours are Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:30pm. Co-op & Internship Program The Cooperative Education & Internship Program (CEIP) is UW-Stout Polytechnic’s most popular work experience program. Each year over 1,000 students earn credit and gain valuable experience while working in positions. Career Services coordinates CEIP for most students (see more on page 6).

Our Events Fall Career Conference: September Mock Interviews: October, February Job Shadow: January, June Spring Career Conference: February

Human Sciences Day: April Portfolio Review Day: April On-Campus Interviews

Online Resources We provide students access to top-notch resources in order to explore potential career paths, research organizations, and fnd co-op/internship and full-time opportunities including access to our StoutCloud website. Handshake Our recruiting platform provides employers with the opportunity to post jobs, information sessions, attend career conferences and industry-specifc events, and conduct interviews on campus. Through this system, employers connect with students to provide information about their industry, company, and employment opportunities. See more on page 36. We host events such as career conferences, industry showcases, and networking events, as well as workshops on career development topics like resume and cover letter writing, job and co-op/internship searching, and networking. Employers interview over 1,000 students on campus each year. Career Services coordinates the on-campus interview program. Use Handshake to view and sign up for interviews. Special Events & Workshops

Our Mission

is to educate, engage, and empower students and alumni in navigating career and professional development faculty/staff partnerships. through employer and

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