Tag: job search
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New Year, New Goals: Three Tips to Setting Career Goals
Ellie Santonato Congratulations! You have been doing some career exploration and have surveyed your personal Values, Interests & Personality, and Skills (aka VIPS) into a career community. You now know what industries you want to work in and the basic understanding of the types of roles and opportunities you can have within your industry of […]
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The Professor-Approved Way to Ask for Letters of Recommendation
By: Ellie Santonato, Career Community Advisor Fall is here, which means one thing: pumpkin spice lattes are back! Just kidding. For those interested in continuing their education or returning to school, autumn means applications for graduate school, law school, and fellowships will open over the next few weeks. Overall, the graduate school application process is […]
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How I Used Cover Letters to my Advantage in a Competitive Job Field
By Hannah Coleman, Operations Coordinator, Career Center Getting a cover letter right can be difficult, especially when the style and tone vary depending on the job and the company you are applying for. When cover letters are done well though, the payoff can be crucial to prompt employers to give your application more than just […]
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Job Search Tips for 2021 Graduates
Be Distinctive Right now, the job market is the hottest it’s been in recent years as companies are hiring following the COVID-19 pandemic, but that also means the competition is fierce right now. Because many 2020 graduates had to put off their job hunt while companies went through closures and lay-offs, there are even more […]
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Finding a Job on Handshake: FAQs
Guidance Provided By: The Handshake Team Do you have questions about how to find a job or internship on Handshake? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. That’s why we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions from college students. 1. Why should I make a Handshake account if I already use other job sites? Handshake is the only place […]
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The 3 Must-Haves on Your Handshake Profile
Guidance Provided By: The Handshake Team Want to quickly and easily increase your chances of finding the job you want on Handshake? Add your job interests to your profile. When you fill in your interests, two really great things happen: Handshake sends you better, more relevant job recommendations. You’re more likely to have a recruiter […]
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