Welcome to the Virtual Career Center of the Medical College of Wisconsin. This site is designed to provide you with information that will enable you to take charge of your career. One of the most common mistakes made by young scientists is that they begin with a search for specific jobs in specific organizations, neglecting the foundational steps of self-assessment, exploring a variety of career options, and developing a focused plan for their careers before beginning the job search. For that reason we recommend that you explore the following topics beginning with self-assessment.