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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!

Select Skills to Stand Out on Handshake

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Did you know? Employers can search for specific skills when screening applicants on Handshake. They are potentially looking at hundreds of candidates’ profiles and resumes, and there can be a lot of competition, so you need to find ways to stand out among the crowd. The skills section is one place in Handshake where you can centralize what you’re good at, and use the key words … [Read more...] about Select Skills to Stand Out on Handshake

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!

I’ve been there: A comprehensive list for getting by

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By Emily Neelon, Communication, Class of 2017   Go to the Career Center. I may be biased because I've worked here since the first week of my freshman year, but I can't tell you how many times the counselors have done me solid, from encouraging me to apply for a job I didn't think I was qualified for to showing me how to use Linkedin because what do you even do on … [Read more...] about I’ve been there: A comprehensive list for getting by