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Networking and connecting

This page focuses on helping you expand your professional networks. Whether you’re seeking advice, looking to give back, or hoping to broaden your circle, this page offers a supportive space for connecting with alumni and others.

How to make the most of your summer in DC

Or, how a policy internship becomes a policy job

Jarom Gordon, Jun 03, 2026

Editor’s note: Launchpad mostly features expert Q&As, deep dives on federal agencies, and other Serious Policy Content. As an experiment, we let Jarom (a Senior Program …

By Marie Koko
Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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Fact or Fiction: What Actually Matters to Job Search Success?

Enough is enough: This job market is rough enough without all the bad career advice out there! 🤦‍♂️

Here’s what the data says *ACTUALLY* works – AND what doesn’t matter at all…


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Staying strong in tough times – some random thoughts from the LFS Career Office

Hey Bobs – It’s just me, your friendly, neighborhood Career Woman!

As most of you know, I get a lot of emails from the many things I subscribe to. I sift through them and ultimately share probably 1/4 or less …

By Marie Koko
Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services
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Career resources

Skill building courses

LinkedIn Learning

Contact & location

Phone
608-262-3908
Address

Sterling Hall, room 2406
475 N Charter Street
Madison, WI 53706

Career service hours

Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Remote)
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Remote)
Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)
Thursday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)
Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (On Campus)

To make an appointment with me, just email your preferred dates/times - and whether you prefer in-person (W-F) or virtual (M-F) - and I will respond with a calendar hold.