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 …

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What Is a Growth Mindset?

When you think of intelligence, do you think of it as a fixed trait — that the intellect someone is born with is all the intellect they’ll ever have? Or do you think of intelligence as something you can grow and …

By Rachel Pelta - Forage
Forage
Showcase your skills. Find your career fit.
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How to intern—and get an offer!—at Disney, General Mills and Chevron 

Recruiters tell us what they look for, plus your odds of getting a full-time job in the end.

We spoke with recruiting leaders at Disney, General Mills and Chevron to hear their insider take on what it takes to succeed …

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Networking with a purpose, no career experience required

Why, how, and who you should be talking to right now.

Think the only way to network is to go to a crowded event and try to make small talk? Good news: there are many ways to network, and all …

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The skills that really matter on your Handshake profile

We analyzed the top skills employers are searching for on Handshake. Here’s what you should list – and what you should skip.

Your skills section is one of the most important parts of your Handshake profile—if you do it …

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4 Practical Ways to Sharpen Your Online Interview Skills Before Graduation

Getting ready for graduation is an exciting time, but it can also add extra pressure to perform at the next level, especially when it comes to interviewing for your future career. Since the 2020 global pandemic, many job interviews and …

By Val Matta - CareerShift
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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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