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Alumni in Social Sciences: Career Networking Event

Grow your network by engaging with UW alumni that have graduated with a degree in the social sciences. In this networking series, alum will share their experiences and advice on navigating post-grad and career successes relevant to your major. Whether …

By Lauren Sevilla (she/her)
Lauren Sevilla (she/her) Mentor & Alumni Engagement Program Manager
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Handshake: How to Prepare Questions for Virtual Career Fairs

The 2024 Virtual Spring Fair is tomorrow, 4/25! There is still time to sign up for sessions in Handshake – check out the list of employers and register on Handshake.

One of the best things you can do ahead of …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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What Is Work-Based Learning? Definition, Examples, and How to Start

The journey from classroom to career can be mystifying, especially if your educational journey doesn’t fit perfectly into a career track. For example, while it might seem easier to major in software engineering and become a software engineer, those of …

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Employer Events: Apr 22 – May 5

Employers are hosting events and want you to attend! Are you a student or recent alumni looking for ways to engage with employers? Here are some highlights from the employer schedule of events, compiled by all of us here at …

By Leah Bothwell (She/Her)
Leah Bothwell (She/Her) Employer Engagement & Communication Manager
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Fall 2024 Non-Tech in Tech Mentorship Program – Apply Now!

Curious about Seattle’s booming tech scene, but don’t want to work in software engineering or data science? Tech companies require a broad range of skill sets and roles to function – including marketing, sales, account management, human resources, operations, project management, …

By Lauren Sevilla (she/her)
Lauren Sevilla (she/her) Mentor & Alumni Engagement Program Manager
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UW is Ranked #3 in Peace Corps Volunteers

The Peace Corps today announced its rankings of colleges and universities that have produced the highest all-time number of Peace Corps Volunteers since the agency was established in 1961. Over the last six decades, more than 240,000 Volunteers from more …

By Briana Randall (She/Her)
Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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Career Launch Readiness Assessment

Answer 40 questions, which will take less than 7 minutes, and get instant feedback on your level of career readiness in these areas: 1) relationship-building skills, 2) professional communication, 3) career planning & exploration, 4) career and self-development, and 5) …

By Briana Randall (She/Her)
Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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Internship Corner – Spring Virtual Job & Internship Fair next week!

This exciting virtual event allows you the opportunity to “meet” employers via video/chat. Join us as you search for summer internships or post-graduation jobs! This fair is open to all majors and school years at UW Seattle (including graduate students), …

By Eli Davis (They/Them)
Eli Davis (They/Them) Internship Program Manager
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Student Stories: Margot Adam

Margot’s Advice – Don’t Take Office Hours For Granted

Take advantage of your time as a student in a supportive learning environment to make connections. Go to office hours every week, especially if hosted by the professor, because they are …

By Lauren Sevilla (she/her)
Lauren Sevilla (she/her) Mentor & Alumni Engagement Program Manager
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Handshake: 10 tips to make the most of a career fair

Today is the Spring In-Person Job & Internship Fair! Handshake has compiled ten great tips to feel ready and make the most of the fair experience. Check out the tips in Handshake’s blog post. To learn more about today’s fair, …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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