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Handshake: FAQs for Finding a Job on Handshake

Do you have questions about how to find a job or internship on Handshake? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. That’s why Handshake compiled answers to the most common questions from college students. Check out their blog post here!

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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Internship Corner – It’s Cold and Rainy, Let’s Talk about Summer Internships

Welcome to the last week of fall quarter! It may seem like an odd time to talk about next summer, but in fact, many employers start recruiting for their summer internships as early as January.

Here are a few ways …

By Dan Herb (He/Him)
Dan Herb (He/Him) Internship Success Manager
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Virtual Employer Events: Dec. 6th – 10th

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:

Journey from an Intern to Software Engineer @ Box!

By Brittany Morgan (She/Her)
Brittany Morgan (She/Her) Employer Engagement & Communications Manager
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How to Improve Emotional Intelligence

Illustration by Marian Blair

So-called “soft skills” are often viewed as less vital and less challenging to acquire than “hard skills” like crunching data and engineering software. While hard skills are important, social-impact work hangs on relationships—which means soft skills …

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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 …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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Internship Corner – Student Quote

“One of the main reasons why I decided to pursue an internship this quarter is to gain hands on experience in the business field and confirm whether this is what I want to do as a career. This internship has …

By Dan Herb (He/Him)
Dan Herb (He/Him) Internship Success Manager
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Virtual Employer Events: Nov. 29th – Dec. 3rd

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:

FBI: Special Agent (Women in Cyber) Info Session

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

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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Use LinkedIn Learning to Build Career Competencies, Explore Career Paths, or Even Prepare for Finals

LinkedIn Learning is a free on-demand video learning platform with short videos (2-3 mins) and courses (30-90 mins) to help you brush up on academic, career, and personal skills. Here are a few sample courses: SPSS Statistic Essentials Training; Proven …

By Briana Randall (She/Her)
Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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Virtual Employer Events: Nov. 22 – 26th

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:

LGBTQ+ at Arup – Tuesday, 11/23, 12:00pm – …

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