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Spring 2023 Events

All events for the Spring 2023 semester have been completed.  Check back later this summer for a list of our upcoming Fall events, and check out Handshake for some great virtual summer events by employers!  For additional events, visit the 'Events' tab in Handshake.


UW System Career Trek Logo

All Spring 2023 Career Treks have been completed.  Click here to view past recorded Career Treks from Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022 & Spring 2023.

Dates: Tuesdays from January 31, 2023 - May 2, 2023
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Virtual on Zoom
Event Description:  Traditionally, a Career Trek is a site visit that companies provide. It’s a unique chance to learn about a company of interest, any job or internship opportunities they have available, and what they might look for in candidates that apply. The Career Services Offices across the UW-System have teamed up to provide over 60 Virtual Career Treks since Fall 2020. For the 2022-2023 academic year, Virtual Career Treks will be hosted every Tuesday at 2:00 PM. Attending a Virtual Career trek is an opportunity to engage with industry professionals, expand your network, and increase your awareness of career possibilities. Preview the schedule of upcoming Virtual Career Treks below. To view past (recorded) Career Treks, visit this page and scroll to the bottom.

Spring 2023 Schedule

  • January 31: Cintas (Locations: Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Appleton, Onalaska, Stevens Point, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Rapids + over 400 locations nationwide; Sales & Marketing Industry) Hosted by UW-Whitewater!
  • February 7: Chileda (La Crosse, WI; Non-Profit/Education Industry)
  • February 14: Baker Tilly (Janesville, Madison, Milwaukee, Appleton & Eau Claire, WI; Professional Services Industry)
  • February 21: Oneida Nation (Oneida, WI; Public Service Industry)
  • February 28: CNH Industrial (Racine, WI & St. Nazianz, WI; Agricultural Machinery Industry)
  • March 7: Fastenal (Many Locations Statewide; Logistics & Distribution Industry)
  • March 14: No Trek this week
  • March 21: ThedaCare (Appleton, Shawano, Waupaca & More; Healthcare Industry)
  • March 28: PPD, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific (Middleton, WI; Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Industry)
  • April 4: Northwind Solar (Amherst, WI; Renewable Energy Industry)
  • April 11: Eurofins BioDiagnostics (River Falls, WI & Longmont, Colorado; Agroscience Industry)
  • April 18: Jewelers Mutual (Neenah, WI, Dallas, TX, Coral Gables, FL & Miami, FL; Insurance Industry)
  • April 25: Cirrus Aircraft (Duluth, MN; Aerospace Industry)
  • May 2: Kimberly-Clark (Neenah, WI; Consumer Goods / Manufacturing Industry)

Click here to view the full schedule of upcoming Virtual Career Treks, register to attend a Trek, and to view past (recorded) Career Treks from Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022 & Spring 2023.

For questions, contact Career Services at career@uww.edu or 262-472-1472.

Cintas Logo

Missed this event?  Watch the recording here!    https://youtu.be/Nkv0HdV22-4

Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 (PAST)
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:  Virtual on Zoom
Event Description: Join UW-Whitewater & Cintas for an informative virtual visit!  You'll learn about their company, their job & internship opportunities, and what they look for in candidates!  

Cintas (locations across Wisconsin and nationwide) helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best.

Cintas is currently seeking a Management Trainee to participate in an extensive, well-structured 15-month training program designed to provide a strong knowledge of all aspects of our business. The Management Trainee program combines a series of rotations in various departments and classroom seminars, with the purpose of preparing you for a leadership role in the area that maximizes their strengths and career advancement potential.

  Rotation Descriptions:

  • Service/Operations Rotation: Direct interaction with customers on route will enhance your sales, communication, and customer service skills. Plus, this hands-on field experience also gives you the opportunity to work with all partners to explore Cintas from the ground floor.
  • Warehouse/Production Rotation: By discovering exactly how we provide our products and services to our customers, you'll develop your process management and inventory control skill set.
  • Office Rotation: A great rotation for developing financial and administrative skills. You'll benefit from insight into fundamental business practices such as invoicing procedures, new account set up, staff meeting protocol, financial statement mastery, and more.
  • Sales Rotation: Cintas has consistently been ranked one of the best companies to sell for and this rotation gives you a firsthand view of how we earn this accolade. You'll benefit from direct guidance on how to generate new business with sharpened sales, platform, negotiation and communication skills.
  • Classroom Seminars: Throughout your program, you will have the opportunity to attend numerous professional development courses to improve your overall business acumen and your personal brand. Courses include (but not limited to): Six Sigma Green Belt, Core Course, Emotional Intelligence, Smith Drivers Training, The Spirit is the Difference- Leading a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce, and Requirement Based Selling Techniques Course.

  Additional benefits include (but not limited to): 

  • Dedicated business and financial training
  • Professional mentorship program
  • Exposure to executive leadership
  • Experiential learning are additional benefits of the program.

To see the positions Cintas is currently hiring for, visit https://www.cintas.com/careers/

By participating in this Virtual Career Trek, you can engage with industry professionals, expand your network, learn about career possibilities and find out what Cintas looks for in applicants!

This event is part of the UW System Virtual Career Treks Spring 2023 series, hosted every Tuesday at 2:00 PM. Attending a Virtual Career trek is an opportunity to engage with industry professionals, expand your network, and increase your awareness of career possibilities.

Click here to view the schedule of upcoming Virtual Career Treks, register to attend a Trek, and to view past (recorded) Career Treks.

For questions, contact Career Services at  career@uww.edu or 262-472-1472.

UW System Career Treks

Event Description:  Stop by our in-person Resume Doctor event for a FREE resume check up in preparation for the Spring Hawk Career Fair!  Career Services staff will provide a quick review of your resume with suggestions for improvements.   There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume!

Location:  Career Services Office, University Center Room 129

Time: 12-4pm daily

Dates: Registration is not required to attend.  If you'd like a reminder for a specific date of the event, click the links below to register on Handshake and receive reminders.

Date:  Thursday, February 9, 2023
Time: 3:30 - 5:00pm
Location:  Warhawk Connection Center - University Center 128

Event Description:  

Career Services staff will present a workshop designed to help students prepare for the upcoming spring career fair. Learn tips on preparing for the career fair, how to start conversations with employers, and how to navigate the University Center fair rooms on the day of the event. Students in need of professional attire will also have an opportunity to “shop” the Warhawk Success Closet for free professional clothing options after the presentation.

Learn More & Register for this event on Handshake to receive a reminder! 

If you have questions related to preparing for the Career Fair, email career@uww.edu with your questions or schedule an appointment wtih your career advisor by calling 262-472-1471.

View 2/14 Fair Information & Employer List on Handshake

Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Time: 11:00am - 3:30pm
Location: University Center (Hamilton Room - 164; Old Main Ballroom - 275; Connor Conference Room - 259)
Primary Majors:  Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Media Arts & Game Development, Graphic Design, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, Physics, Integrated Science/Business  ALL Majors Invited!

Event Description: This is Day 1 of the Spring Hawk Career Fair, specifically for the majors listed above.   However, any student or alumni may attend either or both days of the fair!  Be sure to attend if you are looking for full-time positions and internships! 

To view additional information, including a list of attending organizations and availalable opportunities, visit the fair page in Handshake.

Need help preparing?   Visit our Career Fair Preparation page for tips

View 2/15 Fair Information & Employer List on Handshake

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Time: 11:00am - 3:30pm
Location: University Center (Hamilton Room - 164; Old Main Ballroom - 275; Connor Conference Room - 259)
Primary Majors:  General Business, General Management, Supply Chain/Operations Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Communication, Journalism, English, Professional Writing & Publishing, International Business and Entrepreneurship, Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, Legal Studies, Political Science, Public Policy & Administration, Women’s & Gender Studies, Education, Film Studies, History, Human Performance, International Studies, French, German, Spanish, Japanese Studies, Music, Theatre

Event Description: This is Day 2 of the Spring Hawk Career Fair, specifically for the majors listed above.   However, any student or alumni may attend either or both days of the fair!  Be sure to attend if you are looking for full-time positions and internships! 

To view additional information, including a list of attending organizations and availalable opportunities, visit the fair page in Handshake.

Need help preparing?   Visit our Career Fair Preparation page for tips

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Times: 

  • Session 1: 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Session 2: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Hyland Hall Atrium
Primary Majors:  Occupational Safety, Environmental Safety & Health MS
Event Description:This fair is open to student and alumni Safety-related majors looking for full-time positions and internships!  Approximately 40 employers are expected to attend this fair; there will be different employers at each session of the event.  SSO will host a Pizza with Partners Luncheon in Hyland Hall 1001 from 12-1pm (free). All Occupational Safety students are welcome to attend.

To view additional information, including a list of attending organizations attending each session and availalable opportunities, visit the  fair page in Handshake.

Date:  Available Anytime
Time: n/a
Location:  WebEx Recording

Event Description: 

Career Services staff members presented a workshop designed to help students prepare for the career fair. Learn tips on preparing for the career fair, how to start conversations with employers, and how to navigate the career fair on the day of the event.  This workshop was recorded - watch it here!

If you have questions related to preparing for the Career Fair, email career@uww.edu with your questions or schedule an appointment wtih your career advisor by calling 262-472-1471.

Date:  Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location:  Old Main Ballroom (University Center Room 275)

For More Information:  Check Handshake

Event Description:  

Are you interested in getting a job or internship with a great company? If so, you'll want to participate in our Campus Interview Day after the career fair! All of these companies will be present on campus on Thursday 2/16 to interview UWW students like YOU! To get an interview with each company, follow the instructions below:

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)

Kohler

TTI

  • Hiring For: Event Marketing Specialist/Leadership Development Program, Field Sales & Marketing Internship, Field Sales & Marketing Representative
  • How to get an interview: Visit TTI's booth during the Spring Hawk Career Fair on Feb.14th or Feb.15th between 11:00am - 3:30pm in the University Center.

RHM Staffing Solutions

  • Hiring For: Entry Level Sales
  • How to get an interview: Visit RHM's booth during the Spring Hawk Career Fair on Wed. Feb.15th between 11:00am - 3:30pm in the University Center. For questions about this event or how to sign up for an interview, please contact Sarah Stolberg at stolbers@uww.edu or call 262-472-1950.

For questions about this event or how to sign up for an interview, please contact Sarah Stolberg at stolbers@uww.edu or call 262-472-1950.

Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Hyland Hall Room 1000 (Timmerman Auditorium)
Event Description: Are you interested in learning more about career paths in the field of analytics? If so, we encourage you to attend a special panel discussion on "Careers In Business Analytics". Guest speakers will share their journey through careers in the field of analytics. Join these speakers to learn more:

  • First Citizens State Bank
  • American Family Insurance
  • Uline
  • Spacesaver

"Careers In..." is a speaker panel series intended to allow students to network and engage with professionals in various areas of the business world so they can gather new information that will assist them in either solidifying their decisions on program major/career or help them identify one.  There will be opportunities to ask questions of the panel and engage in networking. This event is open to ALL STUDENTS and pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.

Learn more at: https://uww.joinhandshake.com/events/1267665/share_preview

For questions, contact Career Services at  career@uww.edu 

Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Hyland Hall Room 2203
Event Description: Are you interested in learning more about career paths in the field of economics? If so, we encourage you to attend a special panel discussion on "Careers In Economics". Join speakers as they share their journey through careers in the economics field.

  • United Healthcare
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
  • UW-Whitewater FERC (Fiscal Economic Research Center)

"Careers In..." is a speaker panel series intended to allow students to network and engage with professionals in various areas of the business world so they can gather new information that will assist them in either solidifying their decisions on program major/career or help them identify one.  There will be opportunities to ask questions of the panel and engage in networking. 

 This event is open to ALL STUDENTS and pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.  View the event in Handshake here.

For questions, contact Career Services at  career@uww.edu or 262-472-1472.

Event Description: Students will have the opportunity to schedule a 30-minute Practice Interview with a recruiter from one of our employer sponsor partners. The Practice Interview will consist of approximately 20-minutes of standard/common interview questions, followed by approximately 10-minutes of advice and feedback regarding responses. There will be Virtual Practice Interviews and On-Campus/In-Person Practice Interviews available. 

Primary Majors:  All majors invited!

Date 1:  Tuesday, March 21, 2023  (sign up by Monday 3/20 at 10:00am)
Location & Employer: 

Date 2:  Wednesday, March 22, 2023  (sign up by Tuesday 3/21 at 10:00am)
Location & Employer: 

How to Participate:  Check this page in March 2023 for additional information

  1. Visit the "job posting" in Handshake for the date and interview method you want & login to Handshake (click links above to access the job posting)
  2. Click "Quick Apply" and submit your current resume
  3. Select your preferred interview time and click on "Take Slot"
  4. Watch for an email with additional information the day before your practice interview

Helpful Tips:

  • Treat this practice interview as if it is a real interview
  • Wear clothes that you would wear to an interview
  • Answer questions as if you were really applying for a job for this company and want to make the best impression

For questions, please contact Sarah Stolberg in the UW-Whitewater Career Services Office at stolbers@uww.edu or 262-472-1950. Thank you!