The Economics Career Development Office (ECDO) provides career development services and resources to undergraduate and Masters-level students who are pursuing a degree in economics and creates partnerships with employers to recruit our talented economics students.
This site is a resource to use during your time at UW-Madison to help you explore and plan for your career. The earlier you begin, the better!
Career Learning Labs
Career Learning Labs are working sessions where you leave with a completed product. Each lab will feature a different topic.
Sept 17 at Noon: Write (or improve) your resume in 7142 Soc Sci
Oct 1 at Noon: Create a cover letter in 7142 Soc Sci
Oct 15 at Noon: Leverage LinkedIn for networking in 8417 Soc Sci
Register at go.wisc.edu/9s1q9g
Resources for Employers
Resources for Alumni
Career Services Staff
Elizabeth Foste
Position title: Director of Career Services
Email: foste@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-265-2888
Address:
7239C Social Science
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Provides career advising for Undergrad & Master’s students
Ilsa May
Position title: Career and Outreach Coordinator
Email: ilsa.may@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-262-3559
Address:
7239 Social Science
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Provides career advising for Undergrad students
Becca George
Position title: Graduate Program Administrator
Email: becca.george@wisc.edu
Phone: 608-263-3879
Address:
7402 Social Science
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Provides career advising for Master’s students