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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5 Common Mistakes During Your First Full-Time Job Search

Here are five common mistakes you need to avoid when preparing you’re your first job hunt post-graduation.

By Andrew Fennell - 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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How to get more out of your job search as a first-generation college graduate

Being a first-generation college graduate is an incredible accomplishment that is nothing short of life-changing. For some first-gen college grads, their circumstances might be that their parents immigrated from other countries and weren’t able to get a degree. For others, …

By Sean Kelly - College Recruiter
College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Setting Your Own Professional Goals

Posted by Glassdoor Team
Career Advice Experts
Last Updated June 29, 2021

Setting your own professional goals

Setting goals is a major part of working toward the career you want. By defining your aspirations and dreams, you may feel more motivated …

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How to Build Confidence at Work, According to Experts

At one point or another in our professional lives, we’re likely to face moments of self-doubt and imposter syndrome. As a result, we may feel at a loss for how to build our confidence. Gen Z’ers are even more likely …

By Zoe Kaplan - Forage
Forage
Showcase your skills. Find your career fit.
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Updating Your Profile on LinkedIn: Skills You Should (and Shouldn’t) Add

Creating a LinkedIn profile can feel stressful enough — how much experience do you add? Do you write descriptions of what you did? Who do you connect with? Should you start making inspirational posts with emojis for emphasis? Yet LinkedIn can …

By Zoe Kaplan - 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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How to show off your soft skills to employers—with samples

Tell a story on your resume and cover letter to demonstrate your personal qualities.

How to show off your soft skills to employers—with samples | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)
What are soft skills? 

When employers are searching for candidates on Handshake, they’re usually …

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Interview Pro Tips: How to ace an analytical interview

How to demonstrate your analytical mindset and communication skills in an analytical interview.

Hungry for new strategies to nail your next interview? We were, too, so we asked the experts at Allstate to break it down in this series.

Analytical …

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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 …

By Handshake Blog
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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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