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.
Everyone has to start somewhere in their career, and it’s okay to not know where exactly you want to go or what you want to do in the long run. But gaining some first hand experience can lessen the pressure …
By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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 …
By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
Recently, employers have been posting thousands of job and internship positions to Handshake at an incredible rate. If you haven’t checked in a while, log in to Handshake to explore potential opportunities. Be sure to utilize the filters and keyword …
By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
When it comes to landing an amazing gig using Handshake, we’ve got plenty of advice… but sometimes, it means more coming from people who’ve been there. Luckily, there are plenty of students and fresh grads who’ve secured roles on Handshake and are …
By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
Having trouble getting started using Handshake? Don’t try to do it all in one day! Instead, kick off your career future with a simple challenge, spread out into small steps over 10 days. That means less than two weeks to …
By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
You may be thinking, “Why should I use Handshake? I’m already using other sites to look for jobs.” Find out why Handshake is the #1 way for college students to find jobs and internships in Handshake’s blog post.
By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
Thanks to Handshake and other digital tools, employers are increasingly focused on recruiting college students online. Recruiters are able to find the right student for the job or internship, no matter what school they attend.
As a job seeker, this is …
By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
Do you have questions about how to find a job or internship on Handshake? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. That’s why Handshake compiled answers to the most common questions from college students. Check out their blog post here!
By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her)Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
