Career Advising

If you’re exploring various career paths or deciding on a major, the Career Exploration Center (CEC) is here to help! Our career advisors are available year-round, both in-person and virtually, to help you think through your major and career options and plan your next steps. Check out the advising options below to learn how you can connect with the CEC.

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Is the CEC the right place for me?

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I need help figuring out what I can and want to do with a certain major.

Yes, the CEC can help! Schedule an Appointment to meet with a CEC advisor.

I need help exploring my major and career options.

Yes, we can help! Schedule an Appointment to meet with a CEC advisor.

I am interested in taking a personality/interest test (otherwise known as a career assessment).

Maybe. The CEC is a place to start the conversation about if an assessment may be appropriate, and about which one would be best for you. Schedule an Appointment to meet with one of our advisors.

I need help picking classes, creating a schedule, or declaring a major.

Please visit your academic advising office. If you are a Cross-College Advising Service (CCAS) student, visit ccas.wisc.edu for more information on talking to your CCAS academic advisor.

I need help with my resume, cover letter, job, or internship search.

Please visit your home school/college’s career services office for help with these topics.

I am an alum looking for career support.

The Career Exploration Center serves currently enrolled undergraduate students. Career support for UW-Madison alumni may be available through the following resources: