- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Research Guides
- Animal Science
- Animal Science Jobs & Careers
Animal Science : Animal Science Jobs & Careers
- Journals
- Books
- Streaming Video
- Statistics
- Animal Science Jobs & Careers
- UW People/Organizations
- Writing & Publishing
- Grants & Funding
Research Potential Employers
Visit Potential Employer Home Pages to Learn About Them for:
- Cover letter and interview preparation
- Email and snailmail contacts
- Job openings with details
- Resume requirements
- The image they present to the public
- For example, see Kraft Heinz
- Use search engine, e.g. Google, to find employer home page
Ask a Librarian for Help!
- Company Research : Library Databases and Internet ResourcesUW-Madison Business LIbrary Research Guide
- LexisNexisNewspaper articles, newswire, radio transcripts, etc.
Conclusion
- Many job search resources are available on the Internet
- Persistence and follow-up is Important
- Your Career and Advising Service can provide more help
- Good Luck!
Acknowledgement
Thanks to the following for their help on what should be included in this workshop: Margaret F. Riley Dikel, The Riley Guide; Dr. John Harkin, emeritus UW-Madison Soil Science Dept.; Carole Blemker, UW Madison SLIS; Pam Baker, UW-Madison College Library; Susan Barribeau, UW-Madison Memorial Library; Scott Johnson, UW-Madison CALS Academic Student Affairs, Christine Lupton, formerly at UW-Madison CALS Office of Career Services, and Beth Boeing-Hoffman, formerly at UW-Madison Dept. of Life Science Communications.
Before Starting Your Job Search You Must Decide...
- What do I want to do and what am I qualified for?
- What job titles are associated with my field/major?
- Who do I want to work for and where?
- What job search methods do I want to use?
Career Exploration and Job Hunting
- CALS Career ServicesCareer development and job-seeking assistance available to CALS undergraduate, graduate students and alumni.
- Career Collection, College Library, UW MadisonCollection of print and on-line resources dedicated to career preparation and job seeking.
- JobStar's Hidden Job MarketFantastic resource!
Resumes and Letters
Newspaper Listings and Magazines/Journals with Job Ads
- Career Builder.comHas Job Alerts, Chicago Tribune uses.
- Chronicle of Higher EducationFor college and university jobs requiring higher degrees.
- Monster.comIncludes Milwaukee Journal Sentinal and Southeast Wisconsin newspapers. This site is part of Monster.
Networking, Interviewing, and Salaries
Networking Resources:
- Alumni Directories
- Organization Membership Directories
- Wisconsin Alumni Association
- Professors: "Do you know someone working in this area? NOT "Do you know of any jobs?"
Animal Science Job Listings
- Association of Zoos and Aquariums: Careers in AZA-Accredited Zoos and Aquariumsinternships and job listings
- Federation of Animal Science Societies (ADSA, ASAS, PSA, and IETS)Internship jobs marked with asterisk * when available.
- Eldis JobsJobs in international development
Internships and Summer Jobs
Create Your Own Internship
- Start early
- Contact your career services dept. for help in setting up for credit
- 2-3 internships recommended during your college career
- Search Google for subject internship e.g.poultry internship OR intern
- Better Google searchanimal OR meat OR cattle OR poultry intern OR internship summer OR opening OR current wisconsin OR WI
In results sidebar, click Show Search Tools
Change date e.g. past week - Co-op/Internship Opportunities in Ecology Animal & Plant Biology & Marine ScienceIn Windows, use Ctrl F to search long page for animal