Forage
Forage is a free virtual work experience program that helps anyone gain experience in the field that they are interested in. You can utilize the job simulations to get a feel for what a day-in-the-life would look like with an organization you are interested in, or complete the "How To Get Hired Series" for advice throughout the entire hiring process.
Register an Account
To begin using Forage, sign up for a user account using your UWW email address (personal emails should work too).
To self-register:
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Go to the login page here
- Click the 'Sign Up' link
- Fill out your account information and preferences
Job Simulations
Job Simulations
Job simulations in Forage are a great way to acquire skills that will be used on the job and stand out on your resume and in your interviews.
What can be expected in a Forage job simulation?
- Day on the job at the company
- Pre-recorded videos from actual employees of the companies
- Practice tasks that help with skills used on the job
- Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced simulations that range from shorter (30-60 minutes) to longer (7-8 hours).
How To Get Hired Series
The How To Get Hired series is about a 35 minute long series split into segments ranging from 5-10 minutes in length. This series does a great job of providing guidance and tips for several aspects of the hiring process including:
1. How to network
2. How to get experience without experience
3. How to build a great resume
4. How to increase your interview chances
5. How to prepare for and ace your interviews
Need additional assistance with Forage?
If you have questions or experience any issues while using Forage:
- Forage FAQ
- Contact Forage Support at forage-support@theforage.com
- If you have questions about using Forage or anything career related, please schedule an appointment with your career advisor.