In recent years, a significant transformation in hiring practices has been taking place across various countries and industries. Employers are increasingly moving away from traditional, credentials-based hiring methods that often emphasize factors such as the prestige of an applicant’s alma …
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Help uncover 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) internship/job search & interview preparedness.
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Your skills section is one of the most important parts of your Handshake profile—if you do it right. The keywords in this section help Handshake recommend relevant jobs to you. Your skills also help recruiters find you on Handshake. And it …
When interviewing with a new organization, it’s wise to keep an eye out for “red flags.” Some job-seekers might be wary of high company turnover, lack of punctuality, low salaries, or other factors that signal that it might not be …
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 …
Tomorrow, October 26th, is our 2023 Virtual Autumn Job & Internship Fair! Attending a virtual career fair on Handshake will give you an edge in landing that next job or internship. Employers who attend the fair want to hire UW students —and …
Familiarizing yourself with security-related tips and resources will help you evaluate job and internship opportunities and avoid any potentially fraudulent opportunities.
Occasionally, we become aware of a new phishing scam targeting UW students. The scam email may appear to come …
If you’re in the market for a job or internship, you can’t go wrong with starting your search with a winner! Thanks to the 2023 Early Talent Awards, Handshake’s annual celebration of employers who are leading the way with Gen …
Welcome back, Huskies! If you haven’t yet, now is the time to start exploring Handshake, UW’s career services platform.
You may be thinking, “Why should I join Handshake? I’m already using other sites to look for jobs.” Check out Handshake’s …
Whether you’re looking for inside info on a field you’re curious about or want to talk to someone about their profession, the UW Alumni Association can help you get connected to alumni who can help.
Taking place twice a year, …
