Attending a virtual career fair? Here are 10 tips you need to know | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)

Your guide to preparing for virtual career fairs and making a great impression with recruiters.

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 …

By Sarah Perrone
Sarah Perrone Director, Career & Professional Development Services
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Which National Service Opportunity is Right for Me?

National Service opportunities can be a great way to kickstart your career, make connections, gain skills and experience that will apply to any field. On top of all of this, you get the chance to improve a community and meet …

By Claire Michael
Claire Michael
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Diversity, equity, & inclusion: 7 essential early talent recruiting strategies

The definition of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is evolving with Gen Z. Learn how to adapt your strategy.

In recruiting, there tends to be an emphasis on the “diversity” piece of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). But early career …

By Handshake Blog
Handshake Blog
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How Experiential Learning in College Could Launch Your Career

Experiential learning opportunities like internships, assisting with faculty research, and other examples of hands-on education help students build professional skills and apply what they are learning in the college classroom to real-world situations.

What is experiential learning?

You can think of experiential …

By ROB FRANEK
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Online portfolios: Using blogs to demonstrate college success

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For some college students, graduation day is coming soon. Okay, there may be a few more months, but after Spring Break, graduation is just around the corner. Time flies when students are having fun with those studies, doesn’t it?

By William Frierson - College Recruiter
College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How Your Social Media Account Can Help (or Hurt) Your Chances

Like it or not, social media has become a staple of everyday life. It is used to stay in touch with friends and family, to organize events, to network, and it allows individuals with social anxiety to communicate in a …

By Rob Porter - Firsthand
Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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