June 25, 2024

Don’t Stress Before You Say Yes

Don’t take that job… at least, not until you’ve scrutinized your pay rate and every detail of your offer. Many students fall into the trap of...

May 15, 2024

Making the Most of Internships

How can you make sure you're making the most out of your internships to strengthen your full-time job search? Always ask for more:

April 18, 2024

5 minutes to spare? 5 things to do on the Handshake app!

Handshake has always been a handy tool for students to find career opportunities and apply for jobs. Now, with the updated app, it is even easier than ever to find what you are looking for on the go! Whether you are waiting for the bus or just have time to kill, here are some tips and tricks to get the upper hand on the job search.

Jan. 10, 2024

January Handshake Challenge: How Many Boxes Can You Check Off ?

In career services, we always think the career search is fun—but we understand that, when you’re juggling classes, social commitments, and extra-curriculars, it can feel like a chore! That’s why we like to break the journey to your next internship or job into fun, easy challenges.

Jan. 10, 2024

Companies to Help you Launch a Career and Pay Off Student Loans

Will I make it to class on time after snoozing my alarm? Was I supposed to take out the trash today or is it my roommate’s turn? What should I grab for dinner tonight? Will I spend the rest of my life feeling absolutely crushed beneath the weight of the loans that are helping me attend school today? …these are some of the thoughts that run through the average college student’s head on a regular basis

Aug. 24, 2023

Part-Time Campus Job Fair: 3 Tips for Success

The Part-Time Campus Job Fair is less than two weeks away: September 7th from 12-3 pm!  All students are welcome to participate and while you can simply show up that day to Lowry Mall, it’s in your best interest to do a little planning in advance. I have outlined some simple steps to help you make the day successful! 1. Bring Materials Students should bring their Student ID so we can swipe you in and give you a list of attending employers.  We also recommend having a folder with you so you can collect business cards and job applications. Also,…

July 17, 2023

How to Protect Yourself from AI-Generated Job Scams

Generative AI such as ChatGPT is revolutionizing digital scams across the world. For job scammers, these programs make it substantially easier to craft detailed and compelling job descriptions in very little time. Previous red flags, such as poor spelling and vague descriptions, may be less recognizable now that more sophisticated technology is available. Job scams can be anywhere, including on reputable job listing sites like LinkedIn, Handshake and Indeed. You might find them online or be contacted directly by a scammer posing as an employer. It’s a lucrative business, since under the guise of a job offer, scammers can reasonably…

Jan. 11, 2023

How To Tackle the Internship Search 

It might seem like all anyone talks about is internships! But where do you start and how do you get an internship? No need to worry, we are here to help. Use this guide to help you land your next internship and get real-world experience that employers love to see.   What’s your why  Start off by considering your why. Why are you looking to get an internship? Is it to improve your resume? Or maybe it’s to gain a new skill? It could even be to get a feel for a professional workplace setting or move…