Job and Internship Search

The Academic and Career Advising Center helps students and recent alumni search for a career sector that aligns with their interests, skills, and values. Once students have identified a career sector of the economy in which to work, the team helps them find and apply for professional internships and early career jobs in that sector.

Job Search Resources

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UWSP Career Videos

Job Searching Strategies & Resources

Candid Career Videos

University Resources

UW-Stevens Point has partnered with Handshake - a modern career development platform - to serve as your one-stop-shop for searching for professional internships and early career jobs. You'll use Handshake to discover employers, the positions they have available, as well as career preparation events.

Current students:	Access your account here: uwsp.joinhandshake.com
Get Started:	Learn how to set up your profile today! Next steps to leveraging your Handshake profile
** Handshake Technical Assistance:	Visit the Handshake Help Center
Terms & Conditions:	Handshake T&C Document

Workday

The UWSP Campus Activties and Student Engagement office offers the Workday platform for part-time jobs on and near campus during the school year. Visit the Student Employment page to learn more.

Internships

Professional internships, whether required for your degree or not, are essential to future career success. Completing a professional internship as an undergraduate is strongly correlated with securing a first, professional position after graduation and a key indicator of long-term career satisfaction. We encourage you to plan to complete a professional internship in your field during your time at UWSP.
A professional internship is a temporary position with an organization, ideally in the sector that you would like to work in fulltime someday, that allows you to contribute while you receive close support and mentorship. While unpaid internships used to be common, most internships are paid in today's economy.
Reach out to an Internship Coordinator in your field and consult your Major Map for valuable guidance.
The timing for applying for internships varies by sector of the economy, some as early as a year prior to the start of that position. Proactive discussions with your Career Coach, employers, and faculty in your discipline will help you to plan and avoid missing important deadlines.

The Academic and Career Advising Center administers the Pathways Internship and Pointers Connect Internship (PCI) programs. Information on these programs for students and employers can be found on the University College Internships site.
Where Pointers Work
You might find yourself wondering where other Pointers work after graduation. Check out this data dashboard to learn where they work, their titles, and their salaries. Talk with your Career Coach, advisers, and loved ones about the ideas that this helps you generate for your own future.

External Resources

	LinkedIn is a valuable tool for connecting with alumni and recruiters in your chosen sector of the economyFollow these tipsfor setting up and getting the most out of LinkedIn.
	The leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues.
	Helping new and experienced job seekers find opportunities both at home and abroad.
	View expert advice on successful job or internship searches in large metropolitan areas throughout the United States.
	The nerdwallet Cost of Living Calculator helps people estimate the cost of living in a community based on typical expenses.
	The official State of Wisconsin Government job site! Find a position that allows you to touch the lives of Wisconsin citizens!
	The official website of the United States government. Help shape America’s future by finding your career fit within the federal government!
	Natural resources employment websites provided by the university's CNR Student Success Center.
	The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad.
	Join Americorps and you can mentor and tutor kids, rebuild a community after disaster, help veterans and work with local communities to alleviate poverty.
	Careeronestop is your source for career exploration, training, and jobs. Includes resources on job search planning, networking, finding jobs, and overall job search tips!
	Connecting Wisconsinites to jobs in the state through personalized support.