Look to this page for tools, tips, and resources to assist your recruitment efforts with the EY Center for Career Advancement. Don’t see what you need here? Email [email protected] for assistance.
Career Center Office and Contact Information
Mailing Address
UW Foster Career Services
Founders Hall 230
4215 E Stevens Way NE
Box 353200
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone
206-221-6858
Email
[email protected]
Undergraduate Profile and Employment Outcomes
Employers tell us they choose Foster graduates for their education, strategic thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our students are capable of leading teams and, ultimately, organizations and can roll up their sleeves to solve complex, unstructured, real-world problems.
To learn more about our current class profile and recent employment outcomes, please download our Infographic and Top Employers List.
Specialty Master’s Profile and Employment Outcomes
Foster’s Specialty Master’s programs are designed to give students an immersive experience in a focus area, while also providing strategic context that helps them apply their knowledge to have greater impact. These programs address a range of career needs – from professionals newer to the field looking to accelerate their growth, to mid-career managers wanting to hone their skillset and move up.
To learn more about class profiles and recent employment outcomes, please download our Infographics for the current MSIS, MSCM, and MSBA cohorts.
Internship Guide
Opportunities to learn outside the classroom are a critical component of a college education. Internships provide a powerful mechanism for students to learn and for employers to guide and evaluate future talent. When done well, internships are truly a win-win! Download this Internship Guide for tips and resources for establishing and enhancing internship programs.
Review this Internship Guide for tips and resources for establishing and enhancing internship programs.
Handshake
UW utilizes the online recruiting platform Handshake to facilitate employer and student outreach — think LinkedIn for students! Hundreds of colleges and universities use Handshake, making it easier for companies to post jobs, internships, and events to a massive pool of potential candidates. Companies can connect directly with individual students, too.
Learn more from Foster’s Handshake Guide or visit Handshake’s Employer Help Page.
Employer Education
In the Summer of 2020, we hosted a series of virtual Employer Exchange Sessions to dive deeper into popular topics of interest. Click on the links to watch available recordings.
- Student Panel and Q&A
- Diversity Recruiting
- Engaging with Student Clubs
- Virtual Campus Recruiting Strategies
Resume Books
Resume Books for Undergraduate and Specialty Master’s students are available at specific times throughout the school year, by request. Please see the Resume Books section on the Hire Foster Talent page for more details.
Academic Calendar
The University of Washington operates on a quarter system, versus the more traditional semester system. Main academic seasons are called Fall, Winter, and Spring, and the majority of graduation typically takes place in June.
Plan ahead and get familiar with campus events and the rhythm of the University of Washington Academic Calendar.
Registered Student Organizations
The Foster School of Business encourages participation in student activities and organizations as an excellent way to experience personal growth, meet new friends, share common interests with other students, faculty, staff, and employers and have some fun outside the classroom. Through participation in these organizations, students can enhance leadership and engage in experiential learning while working to fulfill organizational goals. Click here for contact info and to learn more about each of these Foster-specific (business-minded) RSOs.
Diversity
The Foster School of Business is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse student body by creating a culture of respect which values diversity, equity and inclusion. Foster is home to many organizations, programs, clubs, and scholarships committed to these values.
See below to connect:
Hiring International Students
Foster School of Business international students have been hired by hundreds of middle-market and large organizations to fulfill their recruiting needs for internships and full-time positions. This guide will help you easily navigate the process of hiring international students.
Resources for Supporting Undocumented Students
Foster Career Services has created a toolkit for employers to reference when engaging with undocumented students. This resource provides context surrounding the undocumented student experience, concerns they encounter during the recruitment/hiring process, and a basic overview of terms employers should be aware of. Additional questions can be addressed by the UW Leadership Without Borders office.
Visitor’s Guide
Visit the Foster Visitors page for information on campus buildings, directions, and transportation. If you have an Interview Room or Event Space reserved, please refer to your confirmation email from [email protected] for your custom day-of instructions.
Event Catering Recommendations
If you are planning on providing refreshments for your student event, see below for a list of recommended vendors. Please use the EY Center for Career Advancement office (Foster Career Services) for the delivery address:
Founders Hall 230 – Foster Career Services
4215 E Stevens Way NE
Seattle, WA 98195-3200
UW Cafe-to-Go
Coffee travelers and a basket of freshly baked pastries to kick off your next campus event, with a variety of local, natural, and organic selections. Note: Employers must order through UW staff for this option. Contact [email protected] to start this process.
Pagliacci’s Pizza
Born right on The Ave, it’s the go-to for pizza delivery on campus and throughout Seattle.
Qdoba
Mexican catering, family style for big events and big appetites.
Chipotle
A build-your-own style approach to Mexican cuisine, with a wide variety of options to accommodate different dietary needs.
Panera
Expansive breakfast and lunch menus, scaling from small events to large conferences.
Jimmy Johns
Subs and sandwiches delivered by bicycle, fast.
Team Lunch Options
If you would like to order lunch for your own team while on-campus for interviews, click here for a list of suggested restaurants that are within walking distance or that deliver to campus.