Handshake: 10 tips to make the most of a career fair

Today is the UW Seattle 2023 In-Person Autumn Business Career Fair! Career fairs offer many opportunities to advance your career search. It’s a chance to practice your networking skills and get comfortable having professional conversations. Additionally, if you’re undecided about what …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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Business Career Fair This Wednesday (Open to All Majors)

Preparing to apply for a job or internship for this quarter or beyond? The 2023 Autumn Business Career Fair is approaching quickly and will feature 100 employers representing dozens of industries and interests. Looking for roles that relate to consulting …

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Career Coach
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Navigating Law School Admissions Podcast

After three seasons, Miriam Ingber and Kristi Jobson, the deans of admission at Yale Law School and Harvard Law School, are taking their podcast, Navigating Law School Admissions, on the road. They’ve partnered with Perkins Coie in Seattle to host …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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RSO Spotlight: Hui Hoaloha ʻUlana

Translated as “a group woven together in friendship”, “Hui Hoaloha ʻUlana” weaves lifelong bonds amongst students brought together by their love or interest for Hawaiʻi. We invite everyone from the University of Washington community to participate in various social and …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Interested in the professional sciences?

Check out the Rice University Weiss School of Natural Sciences’ Professional Science Master’s Program!

See the flyer below for information on the different focus areas and what you can achieve with them.

The deadline for Fall enrollment is February 15.

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Five Reasons You Need Handshake More Than Other Career Sites

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 …

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections
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Huskies@Work: Sign Up by Oct. 22!

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,

By Alondra Rodriguez (She/Her)
Alondra Rodriguez (She/Her) Program Coordinator
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Product Manager vs. Project Manager: What’s the Difference?

While a product manager vs. project manager job may seem like the same career, there are actually several differences. While it’s true that one manages products and the other projects, there’s much more to it.

So, what’s the difference between …

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The Limits of Labels and the Importance of Safe Spaces at Work

Bekah Nye isn’t particular about pronouns.

“I honestly don’t care if anyone calls me sir, he, they, she. I don’t care what someone calls me at this point; I don’t feel like I need to label myself for anybody else,” …

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10 Entry-Level Jobs for English Majors (No, English Teacher Isn’t One of Them)

When faced with the age-old question “What are you going to do with that degree?” English majors often find themselves wondering how they’ll land a job after graduation. You may think your only options are to become an English teacher, …

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