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How Many Business Cards is too Many?

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Written by Christina Beningfield, English, Class of 2018 I have a box of business cards sitting in my closet. I was in a really inspired mood after reading Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to do Before You Join the Real World by Lindsey Pollak; in the section called “Get Carded,” (ah, so clever!) it was made very clear that a student with cards shows “maturity, … [Read more...] about How Many Business Cards is too Many?

Smart Strategies to Find a Job or Internship on Handshake

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By: Audrey Fancher, Career Center Program Assistant Updated March 26, 2019 With summer quickly approaching, are you starting to think about what might be next? The endless questions ring: What kind of internship should I get? Is it too late to get an internship?? I'm graduating and need a job! How do I get a job??  First, take a deep breath. Okay, let's get to … [Read more...] about Smart Strategies to Find a Job or Internship on Handshake

Worth it: Appointment Types for Everyone!

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So last week you read about how to schedule a Career Center appointment online using Handshake. "That's great! Super convenient," you thought to yourself. But then you wondered, "I don't really need my resume reviewed right now. What else can I talk to the Career Center about?" Well, good thing you asked. Whether it's you first time coming in, or your fourteenth, we … [Read more...] about Worth it: Appointment Types for Everyone!

9 Ways to Make Your Handshake Profile Work for You!

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When it comes to job searching, the process can feel daunting and overwhelming. While networking and connecting in “real life” is highly effective for landing a job, there are many other great tools and platforms to help you in the job searching process. Handshake is one of these fantastic tools as UP’s new career portal―offering internships and jobs for both students and … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Make Your Handshake Profile Work for You!