If you didn’t have a fancy internship this summer, don’t worry. You can use any work experience to build out your resume, if you do it the right way. So if you spent your summer working in retail, scooping ice …
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Welcome back, Huskies! Consider setting aside some time this quarter to contemplate your career journey and log into Handshake, UW’s career services platform. If you haven’t activated or updated your account, we recommend it! Check out Handshake’s blog post for …
Come join the UW Seattle 2022 Virtual Autumn Business Career Fair hosted by the UW Career & Internship Center and Foster School of Business! **All majors are welcome!**
Register now in Handshake to join us on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 …
Communication skills are foundational soft skills for interacting with others in the workplace — but employers don’t value all of these skills equally. In this guide, we’ll cover what communication skills are, which ones employers are looking for in 2022, and …
If your career plans include graduate school or research, there’s a good chance you’ll need a few recommendation letters from your professors. While you probably asked high school teachers to write letters for you, asking a professor to write one …
Even if you haven’t had your first professional job, chances are you’ve gained some transferable skills from internships, volunteering, classes, and even extracurriculars. Transferable skills, as the name suggests, are skills you can transfer from one job to another. These …
Though people are complex and so much more than just their jobs, in a new social situation you’re often asked, “So, what do you do?” or “What are you majoring in?” While you probably have a stock answer ready to …
Are you a first generation professional? You may belong to this demographic without knowing that there is even a term for it. First generation professionals are those who are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.
You …
Networking plays an essential role in your job search and beyond. It introduces you to people in your field and at other companies, allows you to learn more about your profession, and gives you opportunities to help others.
While professional …
The job market is competitive, so if you’re a student or recent graduate on the job hunt, you need to make sure your resume is compelling and persuasive. The good news is there are several small tweaks to make that …
