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.
Tomorrow, October 26th, is our 2023 Virtual Autumn Job & Internship Fair! 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 UW students —and …
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Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
Familiarizing yourself with security-related tips and resources will help you evaluate job and internship opportunities and avoid any potentially fraudulent opportunities.
Occasionally, we become aware of a new phishing scam targeting UW students. The scam email may appear to come …
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Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
If you’re in the market for a job or internship, you can’t go wrong with starting your search with a winner! Thanks to the 2023 Early Talent Awards, Handshake’s annual celebration of employers who are leading the way with Gen …
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Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
Today is the UW Seattle 2023 In-Person Autumn Business Career Fair! Career fairs offer many opportunities to advance your career search. It’s a chance to practice your networking skills and get comfortable having professional conversations. Additionally, if you’re undecided about what …
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Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
We have become aware of another phishing scam targeting UW students.
The email message may appear to come from a UW email address, and the individual will claim to be a University of Washington staff member. The email offers a …
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Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
Congratulations! Graduating from college is a huge accomplishment. But it comes with new challenges. It’s tough to adjust to changes in your friend group, not having a class schedule to structure your day, or moving back home temporarily. And on …
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Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
So, you’ve just graduated or decided to switch jobs, and you have two big questions: How do I update my resume, and what will recruiters look for when viewing it? A recruiter shares the key to making your resume stand out. …
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Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
Your first weeks in a new role can be a tough adjustment! Trying to make a good impression and get up to speed with a new company, team, and list of responsibilities is a big enough challenge for anyone—especially when …
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Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
You’ve probably heard that first impressions are important. But what does it mean to make a good first impression at work—and how do you do it? Handshake has outlined a step-by-step guide for you to get your new job or …
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Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections