{"id":186,"date":"2016-02-01T16:19:53","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T16:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/career-counseling\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T08:33:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:33:01","slug":"career-tools-and-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/career-development\/career-tools-and-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating your UW career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Because each person has a unique situation, skill set, and career objectives, career paths vary widely and there\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/career-development\/career-tools-and-services\/#Career-Development-Month-November-Lunch-and-Learn-Series\" >Career Development Month: November\u00a0Lunch and Learn Series<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/career-development\/career-tools-and-services\/#Career-Development-Month-Your-guide-for-November\" >Career Development Month: Your guide for November<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/career-development\/career-tools-and-services\/#Career-development-tools-and-services\" >Career development tools and services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/career-development\/career-tools-and-services\/#Additional-resources\" >Additional resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"sec-1-career-development-month-november-lunch-and-learn-series\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career-Development-Month-November-Lunch-and-Learn-Series\"><\/span>Career Development Month: November\u00a0Lunch and Learn Series<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Join POD for one or all of these free lunch and learn sessions designed to facilitate your career growth at the UW.<\/p>\n<h4>Resumes for UW Jobs: Tuesday, Nov. 3, Noon\u20131 p.m.<\/h4>\n<p>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. You&#8217;ll work through practical strategies and make real-time updates to your resume, leaving with actionable improvements that can increase your chances of landing an interview. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=130\">Register now.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Networking as a UW Employee: Monday, Nov. 9, Noon\u20131 p.m.<\/h4>\n<p>With almost 60,000 staff across UW and UW Medicine\u2019s 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\u2019s day-to-day. Especially in a hybrid environment and with many competing priorities, the way we build networks has changed. Whether it\u2019s to learn more, advance your career, find a mentor, or just connect with others, this session will help you with practical steps to build a network here at UW. Facilitated by Skyla Savitch, Learning and Career Development Consultant with POD. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=131\">Register now.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Career in 2026 Panel: Wednesday, Nov. 18, Noon\u20131 p.m.<\/h4>\n<p>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 UWHR professionals on what \u201ccareer\u201d may look like and advice for reaching your own career goals at UW. <a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=132\"><strong>Register now.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moderator: Skyla Savitch, Learning &amp; Career Development Consultant, Professional &amp; Organizational Development<\/li>\n<li>Panelists:\n<ul>\n<li>Josh Kemper, HR Manager, Labor Relations<\/li>\n<li>Pranika Laing, HR Strategic Partner, Office of the Vice President<\/li>\n<li>Claudia Munoz, Recruiter, UTemp Staffing<\/li>\n<li>Trista Truemper, Senior Policy and Legislation Analyst, Policy &amp; Workforce Strategy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"sec-2-career-development-month-your-guide-for-november\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career-Development-Month-Your-guide-for-November\"><\/span>Career Development Month: Your guide for November<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"sec-2-week-one-gratitude-and-connection\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Week One: Gratitude and connection<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8457 wp-img alignright\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339825154-cropped-600x269.jpeg\" alt=\"Person scheduling with a planner\" width=\"504\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339825154-cropped-600x269.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339825154-cropped-900x404.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339825154-cropped-100x45.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339825154-cropped-768x344.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339825154-cropped-1536x689.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339825154-cropped-2048x918.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339825154-cropped-375x168.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339825154-cropped-1200x538.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_339825154-cropped-1320x592.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start your exploration by focusing on connections you\u2019ve made in your career, an exceptional manager or colleague from your past and how you can continue to connect and grow through professional relationships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Register for the Nov. 9 Lunch and Learn on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=131\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Networking as a UW Employee<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/old-colleagues-new-conversationswhy-im-5s1ac\">Re-connect with an old colleague<\/a> or thank a previous leader<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognize a UW leader or colleague with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/facultystaff\/awards\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Awards of Excellence nomination<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Furthering your connections by committing to one of the following actions this first week: <\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask someone in your field or in a role or area you aspire to for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/how-ask-make-most-informational-interview-jenny-foss\">informational interview<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reach out to someone you admire to see if they might be interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2019\/10\/25\/773158390\/how-to-find-a-mentor-and-make-it-work\">mentoring<\/a> you<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spend some time on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/\">LinkedIn<\/a> connecting with new people and expanding that network.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"sec-2-week-two-reflect-on-your-career-path\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Week Two: Reflect on your career path<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many careers grow organically \u2014 and haphazardly. Take some time to reflect on your career path, where you might want to go next and what actions you can take.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Register for the Nov. 18 Lunch and Learn <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=132\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Career in 2026 Panel<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Block out 1\u20132 hours to work through the worksheets in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Career-Planning-Resource.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Career Planning Resource<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore the resources and templates on the new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/equity.uwmedicine.org\/unlock-your-potential-explore-our-new-career-development-site\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">UW Medicine Career Development site<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"sec-2-week-three-know-yourself\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Week Three:<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Know yourself<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Self-aware<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ness is key to understanding what you do well and enjoy, what challenges you may be ready for and how you better position yourself for success. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truity.com\/\">personality test<\/a> to learn more about yourself and how you may work in teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Evaluate your own tendencies and find tips to motivate yourself and others through this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning-login\/share?account=67682169&amp;forceAccount=false&amp;redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Fthe-four-tendencies-how-to-build-better-habits-and-relationships-at-work%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url%26shareId%3DdhWXrlhdTRqA3dYhVRu%252Fbg%253D%253D\">hour-long LinkedIn Learning<\/a> (UW employees have free access)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/resources\/yoodli-ai-interview-coach\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yoodli AI coach<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to help you prepare for presentations, difficult conversations and job interviews<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visit the IRIS Air Booth at the UW Career &amp; Internship Center to get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/professional-headshots\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">new professional headshot<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for free<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"sec-2-week-four-invest-in-yourself-and-your-career\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Week Four: Invest in yourself and your career<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/career-development\/linkedin-learning\/#POD-Picks\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">POD Picks for LinkedIn Learning<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for hand-selected recommendations in specific areas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider pursuing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/certificate-program\/overview\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">POD certificate<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to advance your knowledge and skills in Human Resources Administration at the UW or Supervisory Skills at the UW \u2014 and earn the equivalent of six months of experience<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Find a book or article to develop further in an area of interest or need; use the <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.lib.uw.edu\/POD_Book_list\">POD reading list<\/a> as a starting point through UW Libraries:<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check out upcoming live and self-paced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/career-development\/fall-2026-pod-classes\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">POD classes<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and save the date for when registration opens for Winter 2027\u202fPOD classes on December 14<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"sec-3-career-development-tools-and-services\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career-development-tools-and-services\"><\/span>Career development tools and services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8449 wp-img alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/10\/AdobeStock_712760474-cropped-600x294.jpeg\" alt=\"Person using a compass and map\" width=\"498\" height=\"244\" 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abilities along with new directions for your development. <em>This service is fee-based.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"sec-4-additional-resources\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional-resources\"><\/span>Additional resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Start your job search close to home, using the complete listings of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/jobs\/\">open positions<\/a> at the UW.<\/li>\n<li>You have access to hundreds of journals through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lib.washington.edu\/types\/ejournals\/\">UW Libraries<\/a>. 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