Employer Relations

Career Treks provide a unique opportunity to bring students on-site to fully experience the working environment with one of our trusted employers. These trips give students access to interact with team members, explore the physical space, and see company operations in action. Contact us at career@cals.wisc.edu to learn about potentially hosting UW-Madison students!

What students are saying about Career Treks:

• It was “very informative while still being fun. Very welcoming and organized.”
• “I really appreciated how easy this experience made it to interact with and learn about careers in industry. I enjoyed hearing experts while experiencing their workplace at the same time.”
• “Very informative. Great experience for someone looking to understand/explore different fields.”

Our industry connector series is a CALS Career Services Signature Event. We work with dedicated alumni, recruiters, and company employees to join us for themed networking nights. This event allows us to create an informal space for students to explore career paths, as well as self-evaluate their skills, passions, and knowledge in our aligned clusters. Reach out to career@cals.wisc.edu to learn more about meeting with our students at a Connector!

Biotech Connector (left) and Employer Panel from Environment and Sustainability Connector (right)

What students are saying about Connectors:

• “It was very low stakes and I felt like I could be myself and ask questions without worrying.”
• “It gave me the opportunity to see what jobs are available in the near future.”
• The “informal aspect made talking to recruiters less intimidating.”

What employers are saying about Connectors:

“The casual atmosphere was really nice. I was consistently talking with students throughout the event. I had genuine, honest and even fun conversations with most of them (those who were interested in working in my field and those who were just curious). I think it would have been helpful to attend such an event when I was in their shoes.”

“The no-resume aspect of it was nice as it allowed us a chance to just talk to students instead of formally recruiting.”

“I thought it was a really unique model that hopefully allowed the students to feel a little more at ease than during a traditional career fair. I even talked with someone who had already applied for one of our positions so I was able to have a real conversation and answer questions she had.”

CALS Career Services is a planning member of the bi-annual Career & Internship Fair, the largest single-day fair that is open to all majors on campus. This event has included over 300 companies and over 3,400 students. This bi-annual event allows us to gather together as a campus community to support our shared employer portfolio.

In addition, CALS Career Services partners with additional career services units on campus, sponsoring pre-fair offerings such as the Career Fair Prep Night with employers. Ask us how you can maximize your visit with us during the Fair Week(s) by emailing us at career@cals.wisc.edu.

CALS Career Services is a part of the University’s Handshake team that supports and maintains this platform for employers. Handshake is a one-stop shop for employers to register for Fairs, post jobs, schedule on-campus interviews, and connect with students.

New to Handshake? Visit the Employer Help Center for helpful visuals and step-by step assistance on getting started and maximizing the system. https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/categories/202707307-Employer

We are able to help you organize information sessions, employer skill workshops, and formal interview days. These can be offered both in-person and virtually. Contact us at career@cals.wisc.edu to explore the options that best fit your company needs!

What employers are saying about our partnerships:

“CALS was fantastic to recruit students for our summer internship and co-op programs this Fall. From the initial meeting it was clear they cared about our own company goals and ensuring our events would be a success-they helped ensure there were no logistical issues, high turnout due to their extensive marketing efforts, and productive sessions!” -Moderna Recruiter

We are interested in introducing students to industry and your specific company through active learning. Reach out to us at career@cals.wisc.edu to explore possibilities of conducting case studies, simulations, competitions, and more!