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: Self-Identify Your Identity on Handshake

You bring your authentic self to your classes and clubs. It’s just as important to be able to do so in the workplace as well. That’s why Handshake makes it easy for you to express important aspects of your identity …

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Handshake: Top 100 Companies Hiring Students on Handshake Right Now

Looking for your next internship or job? Wondering which companies are hiring? Look no further than the list in Handshake’s blog post. Handshake is the #1 place employers recruit college students and new grads, and these are the top 100 companies …

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Handshake: The 3 Must-Haves on Your Handshake Profile

Want to quickly and easily increase your chances of finding the job you want on Handshake? Add your job interests to your profile. When you fill in your interests, two really great things happen:

Handshake sends you better, more relevant job …

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Handshake: Messaging Employers On Handshake Leads to Jobs

In a sea of applicants, sometimes it’s hard to stand out to employers. With so many amazing students like you looking for roles, having an advantage never hurts. Handshake’s messaging features make it easy to contact employers and get the …

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Handshake: Get to Know Your Future Employer, One-on-One

Handshake connects with you with future employers! Learn how to schedule chats with top tier employers and what to chat about. This Handshake help article answers all your questions about this great new feature.

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Handshake: How to Find the Jobs You Want

With thousands of jobs and internships for students on Handshake, how can you find the ones that are right for you?

When you create your Handshake profile, and add your interests like cities and job roles, you’ll start to receive personalized job …

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Virtual Employer Events: Oct. 25th – 29th

Employers are hosting virtual events and want you to attend! You can find the full list of upcoming events on Handshake: uw.joinhandshake.com/events. Here are a few that are coming up this week:

Amazon Women in Operations Leadership Summit – Monday, …

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Can’t Find a Job in Handshake? Try Searching with Keywords

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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Can’t Find a Job in Handshake? Try Searching with Keywords

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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Can’t Find a Job in Handshake? Try Searching with Keywords for Tech/Data/Gaming 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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