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Virtual Employer Events: March 14 – March 18

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:

McKinsey & Company – Ask a Recruiter Office …

By Brittany Morgan (She/Her)
Brittany Morgan (She/Her) Employer Engagement & Communications Manager
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Handshake: How to Get the Job or Internship You Want

With thousands of jobs and internships for students and new grads, Handshake is the place to find the right job for you. From saving jobs to following employers, check out this blog post to learn how the actions you take …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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Internship Corner – How to Rock your Summer Internship

For folks who have landed their summer internships, congratulations! But what can you expect as you start this new opportunity and how can you get the most out of your experience?

Research shows that internships help students clarify their career …

By Dan Herb (He/Him)
Dan Herb (He/Him) Internship Success Manager
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These Are The Skills Employers Want

Employers are most interested in problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and the ability to work on a team.  Close behind are written communication skills, initiative, and strong work ethic.

Students should be intentional in 1) developing these attributes through courses, internships, …

By Briana Randall (She/Her)
Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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Virtual Employer Events: March 7th – 11

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:

Target: Assets Protection Internship and Careers Info Session

By Brittany Morgan (She/Her)
Brittany Morgan (She/Her) Employer Engagement & Communications Manager
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Handshake: Explore Career Paths for College Students on Handshake

Handshake has collected useful data on dozens of the most popular career categories for college students—covering hundreds of job roles. A role is a profession or job function that a company hires for—like a mechanical engineer, data analyst, or marketing …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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Virtual Employer Events: Feb. 28th – March 4th

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:

Discovery Inc: Discovering Your Potential – A Conversation …

By Brittany Morgan (She/Her)
Brittany Morgan (She/Her) Employer Engagement & Communications Manager
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6 Phrases to Avoid in Job Interviews

Nerves and insecurity are two of the biggest factors to overcome when interviewing for a role. They can cause you to utter a phrase that may may seem harmless but ends up ruining your chances.

Adunola Adeshola, a job coach, …

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Career Coach
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SEATS AVAILABLE: Grad School Preparation Seminar

Pursuing a graduate degree is a big commitment – mentally, emotionally, and financially. It is important to understand what graduate pathways exist and if or when they are right for you before making a decision.

Grad School 200, a 2-credit …

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Career Coach
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Handshake: Find Entry Level Jobs Near You

Wondering why your Google search for “jobs near me” isn’t giving the results you’d expect? Check out this how-to guide for finding work nearby using Handshake’s features.

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