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5 Tips for More Effective Networking
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News and Articles
D2P Project Becomes Career for Graduating UW–Madison Undergraduate
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When Shawn Michels ’18 was assigned to develop a new product, the result was Steady Shot: a product that may soon simplify the way diabetics like Michels take their medication.
Cartography Led to a Sweet Spot for Gail Ambrosius ’93
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The revered Madison chocolatier turned a passion for geography into a business that honors where her ingredients are grown.
The 2/3rds Rule
What percentage of your job search time should you spend on networking to get the highest return on your investment? Find out in this short video featuring executive career strategist Donna Beestman MA’68.
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Badger Career Chat: Erin Canty ’07, MS’09, Greeting Card Writer
Erin Canty ’07, MA’09 is a writer at Hallmark, where she creates copy for greeting cards, children’s books, screenplays, and all sorts of products designed to “connect people on an emotional level.”
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Badger Career Chat: Ryan Wubben MD’97, Med Flight Pilot
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Along with being a skilled pilot and amateur shutterbug, Ryan Wubben MD’97 is the medical director of UW Med Flight: the helicopter emergency medical services (EMS) and critical care aeromedical transport division of UW Health.
Saying No to Networking
Reading time: 3 minutes When your inbox is swamped with requests to “get coffee” or “pick your brain,” there’s no way you can keep up and still keep your sanity. How do you turn down networking requests without burning bridges?
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5 Tips for More Effective Networking
If you liked these tips and want to learn more about getting ahead in your career, check out the Career Resources Library at uwalumni.com/careers.
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Ask Bucky: What’s the Directory?
The Directory provides a list of students and alumni currently using Badger Bridge. It is the place to look for old classmates, alumni working in your field, alumni living in certain parts of the world, and more!
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Four Ways to Go Beyond Your LinkedIn Profile with Badger Bridge
Here are four ways to go above and beyond with your LinkedIn profile with Badger Bridge!
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Badger Seeking Badger: How to Identify a Mentor
Whether you are brand new to the workplace or have been around the block a few times, having a mentor inside or outside of your job can boost your career.
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