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 …

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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
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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
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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
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Strategies for post-graduation success for diverse students

Navigating life post-graduation can be filled with ups and downs. For first-generation students, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ job seekers, it’s important to know what resources are available to help you succeed as you go through adulthood. The following five strategies can …

By Shelby Konkel - College Recruiter
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Advantages of Greek Life in Your Post-Grad Career

Pi Kappa Alpha Greek House, Florida International University, Miami FL. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

More than nine million college students wear Greek letters as members of Greek chapters today. Whether they join to build their resumes or make friends, Greek …

By William Frierson - College Recruiter
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Setting Your Own Professional Goals

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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 …

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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 …

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6 Tips To Prepare For A Career Fair Or Job Fair

Career fairs provide employees with a valuable chance of marketing themselves to potential employers, who might end up changing the tangents of their entire professional careers.

Instead of spending days unsuccessfully filling out application forms online, attending a job fair …

By Julia Parker
Julia Parker Certified Professional Resume Writer | Career Counselor
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How to Be Successful at a Career Fair (LinkedIn)

Career fairs allow you to meet multiple recruiters at once. The key to being successful at one is knowing what you want in a job and introducing yourself in a professional way. You may stand out by genuinely approaching recruiters …

By Ciarra Maraj
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