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. Common areas we assist students include:
- Answering questions about how economics relates to careers or your career goals
- Helping you develop job and internship search strategies
- Providing direction and feedback on résumés and cover letters
- Supporting your interview preparation, including conducting mock interviews
- Advising on networking strategies
- Assisting with career-related social media tools, such as LinkedIn
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!
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Career Services Staff
Elizabeth Foste
Director of Career Services
608-265-2888
7239C Social Science
Provides career advising for Undergrad & Master’s students
Ilsa May
Career and Outreach Coordinator
608-262-3559
7239 Social Science
Out of office until late August 2019