Employment Essentials For Today’s Economy

When times are tough, that’s when Badgers are best at sticking together. So that’s why we’ve compiled the following list of services, tools and resources — to give you the necessary means to improve your job situation or a fellow grad’s.

WAA Employment Essentials

Visit the Badger Career Network to connect with alumni in a variety of professional fields who can help you explore career options, industries and companies.
Search BuckyNet for the latest job postings from employers seeking skilled UW grads. Use “badger” as a password to register for the first time.
Stay covered with competitive rates on short-term health insurance.
Strengthen your network by engaging with local chapter and affiliate groups.
Network with other Badgers through WAA’s LinkedIn group.
Request a transcript.
Learn to stay on budget and get other helpful money-saving tools by visiting our financial page. (Although developed for UW students, anyone can learn a little something at the site.)
Hear from a former Monster.com exec and UW alum on the state of employment.
Take full advantage of being a WAA member by getting Kaplan Test prep discounts, relocation services savings and more.

Help Your Fellow Badgers

Post a job opening on BuckyNet.
Become a Badger Career Network volunteer to offer career advice and grow to be a valuable networking contact.
Become a VocationVacations mentor.
Go to our Employer Services page for more ways you can play a role in these tough times.