Lindsay Smith (She/Her)

Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections

After navigating a variety of professional experiences, I discovered my passion for career services at the UW Career & Internship Center. For my first five years in the center, I managed UW’s Handshake platform and supported students, employers, and campus partners in their use of the online recruitment system.

In my current role, I oversee the Employer & Community Connections team that manages contact with thousands of employers annually, both in-person and virtually, through Handshake, career fairs, information sessions, mentorship programs, alumni panels, internship program support, and employer training webinars. How can we help you make your next great hire?

I am a graduate of Gonzaga University’s School of Business but am happy to be a Husky as well. In my free time, I enjoy running, hiking, and traveling.

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Can’t Find a Job in Handshake? Try Searching with Keywords for Sustainability/Conservation/Energy Roles

With thousands of jobs and internships for students in Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for you? Utilizing filters and keywords in your job search can be incredibly useful for locating the jobs you want.

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Can’t Find a Job in Handshake? Try Searching with Keywords for Non-Profit/Social Justice/Education Roles

With thousands of jobs and internships for students in Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for you? Utilizing filters and keywords in your job search can be incredibly useful for locating the jobs you want.

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Can’t Find a Job in Handshake? Try Searching with Keywords for Law/Government/Policy Roles

With thousands of jobs and internships for students in Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for you? Utilizing filters and keywords in your job search can be incredibly useful for locating the jobs you want.

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Can’t Find a Job in Handshake? Try Searching with Keywords for Consulting/Business Roles

With thousands of jobs and internships for students in Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for you? Utilizing filters and keywords in your job search can be incredibly useful for locating the jobs you want.

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Can’t Find a Job in Handshake? Try Searching with Keywords for Arts/Media/Marketing Roles

With thousands of jobs and internships for students in Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for you? Utilizing filters and keywords in your job search can be incredibly useful for locating the jobs you want.

Keywords …

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Handshake: The Job Search Myths That Could Keep You From Getting Hired on Handshake

Handshake is here to help all students find great jobs and internships. And they want to clear a few things up! So they’ve collected some common misconceptions about your profile, employer events, applications, and more. Read this blog post to …

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Handshake: Attending a Virtual Career Fair? Here Are 10 Tips You Need to Know

Attending a virtual career fair on Handshake will give you an edge in landing that next job or internship. Employers who attend the fair want to hire students at UW—and they’ll host virtual sessions to find the students they want to …

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Handshake: How to Prepare For a Virtual Career Fair

It’s virtual career fair season! Handshake shares some tips for getting ready before your next fair in their blog post.

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Handshake: How Many Boxes Can You Check Off This Profile Challenge?

At Handshake, we always think the career search is fun—but we understand that, when you’re juggling classes, social commitments, and extra-curriculars, it can feel like a chore! That’s why we like to break the journey to your next internship or …

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Handshake: 5 Steps to Success For Your First 5 Days on Handshake

You signed up for Handshake—congratulations! You’re on your way to finding a great job or internship. To help you get started, we’ve outlined five steps to take during your first five days on Handshake. Read this blog post for tips …

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