Author: Jennifer Heap, Internal Talent Mobility Specialist
UW Medicine Organization Development & Training (OD&T) is thrilled to announce the launch of our Career Development site—your one-stop hub with resources for building the career you want.
Our Philosophy — At UW Medicine, career development is for everyone. Our mission is to empower you by providing tools, programs, and opportunities to achieve lasting career success here.
Imagine your career journey is a road trip. You are the driver. You decide the destination and the route. Your manager will hop in the passenger seat at times to help you navigate. OD&T is your free roadside mechanic providing the tools and assistance you need to keep your career on course. Contact Jennifer Heap, your Internal Talent Mobility Specialist for 1:1 career counseling today!
Your Career Development Toolbox —Bookmark our Career Development site for one-on-one career counseling, informational interviews, job shadowing, stretch assignments, mentorship, career success stories, and more!
| What’s in the Toolbox? | Customize Your Resource |
| Career Planning | ·Get started with the Career Planning Exercise Booklet, or Contact the Internal Talent Mobility Specialist (jheap@uw.edu) for 1:1 counseling. |
| Career Paths | Are you a people manager or team leader? Ask the Internal Talent Mobility Specialist (jheap@uw.edu) to document common career paths in your area. |
| Informational Interviews | Use the Informational Interview Template to prepare for a conversation with a leader or senior team member and gain insight into your desired role. |
| Career Development Conversations | Prepare for constructive, future-focused dialogue with your manager using our Career Development Conversation Template. |
| Job Shadowing | Complete the Job Shadowing Template to plan activities that build new skills and independence. |
| Stretch Assignments | Use the Stretch Assignment Template to take on high-visibility, challenging work that builds new competencies and skills. |
| Job-specific Mentorship | Find a mentor who’s been in the role you’re aiming for with our Job Specific Mentorship Template. |
| Share Your Career Story! | Celebrate and share your own Career Success Story. Recognize a Career Champion who advocates for others’ growth. |
| LinkedIn Learning | Free with NetID login and as easy as 1-2-3 to begin! 16,000+ self-paced videos, learning paths, podcasts, articles, and more on a variety of skills and topics are available. Do it on your own or as a team! Leaders: consider how to creatively use this on a monthly or quarterly basis. |
