UW Madison, Get Your

Career Options Report

The Harrison Assessments Career Options Report helps UW–Madison students and alumni match their strengths and campus experience to career paths, measuring 175 workplace-relevant factors. It connects results to UW resources (OCPD, Career Services, advisors, research, and student orgs) and gives practical steps for internships, résumés, and skill-building. Bring your report to OCPD or an advisor to create a semester-by-semester plan for internships, research, leadership, or job-search in Madison and beyond.

Established in 1990, Harrison is available in

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People Assessed

Get your UW–Madison Career Options Report — a concise guide for Badgers finishing degrees or launching careers. It matches your major and skills to local employers, maps alumni networking steps, and provides tailored action plans, resume templates, and interview prep.

UW-Madison: Get Your Career Options Report

Smart career options for UW-Madison students and recent graduates

The Harrison Assessments Career Options report gives UW–Madison students and graduates a personalized, ranked list of careers likely to provide job satisfaction based on a 25‑minute online questionnaire. It measures 175 factors—interests, task and work‑environment preferences—and matches them to requirements of over 650 careers. The report highlights suitable careers for Badgers to explore and recommends reviewing job descriptions, education paths, and campus resources (career services, alumni networks) before deciding.

Specific

Clearly define what you want to accomplish. The more precise your goal, the easier it is to create a plan to achieve it.

Measurable

Set criteria to track progress. Whether it's numbers, milestones, or deadlines, measurable goals help you stay on course.

Attainable

Ensure your goal is realistic and achievable based on your current abilities and available resources.

Relevant

Align your goals with your broader career or business objectives to ensure they contribute to long-term success.

Time-Sensitive

Every goal needs a deadline. Establishing a timeline increases motivation and keeps you accountable.

Why SMART Goals Matter

for UW-Madison Grads' career options

Increases Productivity

UW-Madison grads, stay focused on what truly matters and increase your productivity!

Enhances Motivation

UW-Madison alumni can achieve small wins and build momentum toward bigger success.

Improves

Decision-Making

Clear goals lead to better strategic choices. UW-Madison, this is to help you!

Ensures Accountability

Track progress and stay committed to long-term success for UW-Madison career options.

What The Career Options Report Can Do For UW-Madison Graduates:

Get your Career Options Report from Next Step Resourcing — a personalized, prioritized plan combining coaching, proven assessments, and clear action steps to move you confidently to your next career move. Ideal for soon-to-be and recent UW–Madison graduates.

Identify Suitable Careers

This report generates a list of careers that align with the a UW-Madison student and/or graduates' interests and preferences, ranked by their potential for job satisfaction.

Provides A Deeper Understanding

The career options report offers insights into the user's task preferences, interests, motivations, and preferred work environments. UW-Madison has prepared you for your career, now let us help you understand your options.

Matches Against 650+ Careers

It compares the user's individual profile to the behavioral requirements of a wide range of careers. We feel that this is the ideal next step for those who are preparing to or have already graduated from UW-Madison.

UW-Madison: Get Your Career Options Report

UW-Madison Students & graduates, get your Career Options Report & step confidently into your calling.

Discover deeper career clarity with Next Step Resourcing — our Harrison Assessment delivers personalized insights into your work preferences to guide smart career planning for UW-Madison graduates and those who are soon to complete their education. Access your results through an interactive online portal where you can explore and shortlist careers for further review. By matching your preferences with role demands, the two-way assessment predicts engagement and retention so you can take confident next steps in your career.