Resources/Policies

Policies:

• UW-Madison Campus Recruiting Policy (2 week offer policy)
• UW Madison Recruiting Activity Expectations for Students (updated 2026) – including Handshake user agreement, rescind policy & expectations
• Information for Visa Holders (ISS)
• College of Engineering Rules & Regulations
• ECS Employer Professional Standards

ECS Job Search Resources:

ECS Job Seach Guide – Full PDF Version

Resumes:

• ECS Resume Basics Workshop
• Resumes – Applicant Tracking Systems 
• ECS Resume Outline/Guide (docx)

Job Search:

• • Job Search Tracking Sample Spreadsheet (xls)

Graduate School Resources:

• The Application Essay – handout from SuccessWorks @ L&S
• Writing Personal Statements for Ph.D. Programs – part of the Writers Handbook – UW Madison Writing Center

Job Search Sites:

• GlassDoor  (create your account using your @wisc.edu for FREE full-access)
• GoinGlobal (access in the Resources section in Handshake) – International opportunities and H1B Employer Database
• International Internship Database (Required UW login)
• Disclosing a Disability in the Workplace (content from Job Accommodation Network)