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Virtual Employer Events: April 18-22

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:

Accenture Full-Time Strategy National Info Session – Monday, …

By Brittany Morgan (She/Her)
Brittany Morgan (She/Her) Employer Engagement & Communications Manager
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Coach’s Corner: Myth Busting Tip of the Week

Myth: It is more important to have the right degree type on your resume than the experiences to get a job in the field you want.

Often having a particular degree type is a frequent listing in the “Preferred Qualifications” …

By Brittany Gaalema (She/Her)
Brittany Gaalema (She/Her) Career Coach
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4 Tips for Salary Negotiations During the Interview Process

Ah, money. We all think about so much of the time, but it can be so uncomfortable to talk about. When it comes to negotiating your salary for a new job, though, it’s critical that you find a way to …

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Handshake: How to Impress Employers at Virtual Events

Employers host a variety of virtual events on Handshake to connect with students across the country and provide an inside look at their companies. You should approach virtual event etiquette the same way you would for an in-person meeting with …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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How to build a professional network while in college

Starting your career after college can seem like a daunting task. Oftentimes, having a degree alone may not get you your dream job and you may feel like you need to work harder to get where you want and need …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Spring Job & Internship Fair: Employer Spotlight

The Spring Job & Internship Fair is taking place virtually via Handshake on April 13th, 2022 from 12:30pm – 4:00pm. The fair is open to all majors and will host over 80 employers who are all looking to recruit UW …

By Brittany Morgan (She/Her)
Brittany Morgan (She/Her) Employer Engagement & Communications Manager
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Handshake: 7 “Green Flags” to Look For in an Employer

Though many job seekers often focus on the “red flags” of a company, you should also consider the “green flags,” or the positive things about a job that make you want to see the interview process through. What things might …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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Internship Corner – Finding Internships Workshop

What is an internship really? And how do I go about finding one that interests me? Are their certain rules and regulations I have to follow as an international student?

If you’re asking these types of questions, join us for …

By Dan Herb (He/Him)
Dan Herb (He/Him) Internship Success Manager
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Spring Job & Internship Fair Employers & Their Commitment to D.E.I.

During the employer registration process for the virtual Spring Job & Internship Fair, we gave employers the opportunity to share a webpage describing their organization’s efforts in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We then created a resource compiling …

By Brittany Morgan (She/Her)
Brittany Morgan (She/Her) Employer Engagement & Communications Manager
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Virtual Employer Events: April 4 – 8

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:

Galileo Summer Jobs & Internships Information Session – …

By Brittany Morgan (She/Her)
Brittany Morgan (She/Her) Employer Engagement & Communications Manager
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