How to Get a Software Engineering Internship (With No Experience)

What Is a Software Engineering Internship?

A software engineer internship is a short training program for students interested in becoming software engineers.

Software engineer interns work with professionals to build their software development skills and learn what working in a …

By Forage
Showcase your skills. Find your career fit.
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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 Daniel Herb (He/Him)
Daniel Herb (He/Him) Internship Success Manager
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Virtual Employer Events: May 30 – June 2

Did you know employers are hosting events virtually in Handshake & want you to attend? You can find the full list of upcoming events on Handshake: uw.joinhandshake.com/events.  Here are some you may want to check out: 

Special Agent Info / Q&A …

By Julia, Handshake Specialist
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The IRS is hiring! + IRS Virtual Job Fair [5/31]

The IRS is hiring! We’ve posted thousands of Internal Revenue Agent (GS 5-12) positions that are open for up to 12 months. These positions will specialize in managing audits or exams for both individual and business taxpayers nationwide in more …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Internship Corner – What to Do if your Internship Isn’t Going to Plan

As many students gear up for an internship this summer, it is important to think through your expectations of the experience. While many employers will set students up for success by developing learning goals, providing meaningful projects, giving performance feedback, …

By Daniel Herb (He/Him)
Daniel Herb (He/Him) Internship Success Manager
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3-Minute Legal Talks: Seattle Public Schools’ Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies

Watch the three-minute video or read the transcript on the UW Law website. Start learning about the issue below…

Wetlands provide important functions to ecosystems. They reduce the impact of pollution, provide homes for animals and protect land from flooding. …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Locally founded BlackPast.org chronicles Black history

Read the full article by Christine Clarridge on the AXIOS Seattle website. Start reading below…

Started 16 years ago by a UW professor of Black history to address the void in teaching material he’d encountered in his long career, BlackPast.org

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Fall 2023 U.S. Department of Energy Geothermal Collegiate Competition (GCC)

College Students + Professors—Gather Your Team for the Fall 2023 Geothermal Collegiate Competition!

First and second place teams from the 2022 Geothermal Collegiate Competition pose at their community engagement events.

It’s time to gather your team for the Fall 2023 U.S. …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Handshake: 20 good skills to put on resume for new grads

As a new graduate, it can be challenging to know which skills to highlight on your resume. Employers are looking for candidates who can bring a diverse set of skills to the table, and it’s essential to show that you …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Handshake Experience Manager
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UW is the No. 3 top Peace Corps volunteer-producing university for the past 2 decades

The Peace Corps announced today that the University of Washington is the No. 3 top volunteer-producing university for the past two decades.

Only University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, placed higher than the UW, based on …

By Briana Randall (She/Her)
Briana Randall (She/Her) Executive Director
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