Billion-Dollar Companies Founded by Former International Students

In the US today, there are nearly 180 billion-dollar US companies that were founded or co-founded by a former international student. Former international students make up nearly 25% of billion-dollar startup companies in the US, creating on average, 800 jobs …

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3 Things I Wish I Knew About Coming Out at Work Before I Did It

I’ve been working since I was 16, but I’ve been queer for my whole life. 

With over 10+ years of work experience and nearly three decades of Gay Experience, shouldn’t it be easy for me to come out at work? …

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Empowering Career Moves After a Disability Diagnosis

A disability diagnosis reshapes how people view their professional paths. Confidence often wavers, and doubts may rise about future roles or opportunities. Career moves after a disability diagnosis bring new chances to redefine purpose and rediscover strength. On the other …

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Building a Business When You Have a Disability: A Real-World Start Guide

Starting a business is never easy — but for entrepreneurs with disabilities, it can be both a bold act of independence and a strategy for long-term empowerment. It’s about precision, creativity, and systems thinking — running a venture on your own terms. …

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Handshake: Employer Events, Career Coaching Appointments and Workshops

You may know Handshake is the place to look for jobs and internships, but did you know it’s a great way to find out about career events and workshops? Handshake is also how to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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5 Job Opportunities for People Who Can’t Drive

Not being able to drive can have significant career implications. If you can’t get to your place of work, you won’t be seen as a reliable employee. What’s more, not everyone has access to public transportation or can rely on …

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Free Resource for Huskies: Find Your Career Match with PathwayU

PathwayU is an online tool to help you discover careers that align with your values and interests. Take assessments to gain insights into your skills, personality, and workplace preferences. Explore UW majors and career paths that match with your unique …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Follow These Award-Winning Employers on Handshake

2025 Early Talent Award Winners

Considered some of the best places to launch your career, the Handshake Early Talent Awards Winners are awarded to organizations that go above and beyond to connect and engage with great candidates in four key …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Jobs for Autistic Women: Roles, Support, and Safer Workplaces

Search trends show many autistic women and AFAB professionals look for career guidance after late diagnosis or years of masking. This page gathers what the community often asks for: roles that tend to fit, work-design moves that reduce harm, and …

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How to Stop Underearning and Make More Money

In this episode, I dive into the concept of underearning: what it really means, how it shows up, and the mindset shifts that help you break free from it. I explain the difference between being underpaid (when the system undervalues …

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