Last Updated: October 14, 2026
Because each person has a unique situation, skill set, and career objectives, career paths vary widely and there’s no set formula for professional development. Typically, employees who take responsibility for planning their own development and actively seek growth opportunities are the most successful in achieving their goals.
Career Development Month: November Lunch and Learn Series
Join POD for one or all of these free lunch and learn sessions designed to facilitate your career growth at the UW.
Resumes for UW Jobs: Tuesday, Nov. 3, Noon–1 p.m.
There are many resources, templates, and advice for resumes and much of it is conflicting. What is best for your resume when applying for another job at UW? What do the recruiters vs. hiring managers need? Should you use AI or not? Join Melissa Nzuki, UW Human Resource Employment Specialist and Campus Recruiter, for a hands-on workshop designed to help you strengthen your resume for UW job applications. Participants will work through practical strategies and make real-time updates to their resumes, leaving with actionable improvements that can increase their chances of landing an interview. Register now.
Networking as a UW Employee: Monday, Nov. 9, Noon–1 p.m.
With almost 60,000 staff across UW and UW Medicine’s entities, all contributing to a collective mission that has world-wide reach, it can be challenging to get a full grasp of anything outside of one’s day-to-day. Especially in a hybrid environment and many competing priorities, the way we build networks has changed. Whether it’s to learn more, advance your career, find a mentor, or just connect with others, this session will help participants with practical steps to build a network here at UW. Facilitated by Skyla Savitch, Learning and Career Development Consultant with POD. Register now.
Career in 2026 Panel: Wednesday, Nov. 9, Noon–1 p.m.
We know career paths are often non-linear, and we are all working in an ever-changing environment. So what does career even mean anymore? From a recent survey, over 76% of current UW employees are looking to grow their career at UW rather than look elsewhere. In this session, hear from a panel of UW HR professionals on what “career” may look like and advice for reaching your own career goals at UW. Register now.
Career development tools and services
- This step-by-step Career Planning Resource (PDF) provides a framework for your career planning and development, with worksheets to complete at every step.
- One-on-one coaching can help you overcome challenges, realize your full potential, and maximize on-the-job success.
- Through the UW ARC 360 program designed for specific roles at the UW, gain insight into others’ perceptions of your abilities along with new directions for your development.
Additional resources
- Start your job search close to home, using the complete listings of open positions at the UW.
- You have access to hundreds of journals through UW Libraries. This resource can provide you with both scholarly publications and trade publications regarding career development, business, higher education and professional development.