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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Handshake: Attending a virtual career fair? Here are 10 tips you need to know

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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Identifying Scam and Fraudulent Job Opportunities

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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Handshake: Early Talent Awards

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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Handshake: 10 tips to make the most of a career fair

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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Five Reasons You Need Handshake More Than Other Career Sites

Welcome back, Huskies! If you haven’t yet, now is the time to start exploring Handshake, UW’s career services platform.

You may be thinking, “Why should I join Handshake? I’m already using other sites to look for jobs.” Check out Handshake’s …

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New Phishing Alert – Summer 2023

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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Handshake: No job after graduation? How to manage your anxiety and keep going

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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Handshake: Here’s what recruiters have to say about your resume

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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Handshake: Terms to know for your internship or first job

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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Handshake: 10 steps to make a great first impression at work

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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