April 10, 2023

Building Career Competencies: Critical Thinking and Equity & Inclusion

No matter what your major is or what your post-grad job might be, all employers have 8 specific skills they look for in potential employees. This week, we are taking a deep dive into the next two career competencies: Critical Thinking and Equity & Inclusion. These two go hand in hand, according to Associate Professor of Chemistry, Steve Keller. “As a scientist, it’s important that I gather data from diverse sources to fully understand a problem or phenomenon.” If you “fail to include different perspectives, your analysis is incomplete. The critical thinking skills developed in college are critical…

April 3, 2023

Building Career Competencies: Communication and Career & Self-Development

No matter what your major is or what your post-grad job might be, all employers have 8 specific skills they look for in potential employees. This week, we are taking a deep dive into the first two career competencies: career & self development and communication. But what does this mean, exactly? And how do we highlight that we possess these strengths? Read below to find out more about these career competencies and how you can grow as a young professional. What are these two competencies? Career & Self Development defined:  Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual…

March 21, 2023

How to Make an Online Portfolio in Time for a Last-Minute Interview

Earning a last-minute interview is exciting, as it can mean that the hiring manager is eager to meet with you or wants to hire you for the position right away. Making it to the last-minute interview can also impress the employer with your professionalism, as you can show them that you can show up prepared, even with short notice. While many of the tips interview preparation tips may seem like common sense, there is one that you should pay special attention to – creating an online portfolio. In fact, this is one of the smartest long-term career moves you can…

March 15, 2023

How to Have a Good Work-Life Balance

Reposted from BetterUp Feeling like all you do is work? You’re not alone. Several statistics show that more than 60 percent of U.S. employees feel like their work-life balance is out of whack. But how do you balance your work-life with so much work happening at home? And isn’t it good to work harder? With so many struggling to adjust to a changing, post-pandemic workday, figuring out work-home balance has gotten even trickier. What does work-life balance mean? We often think about work-life balance as the trade-off between time spent at work and time…

March 15, 2023

How to Practice Self-Care in Every Decade of Your Career

Pick up any women’s magazine, and you’ll read the words self-care. If you’re like me, you’ve always had a nagging uncertainty about what that even means. Do other people get more out of scented candles and bubble baths? Self-care is anything that helps to soothe your soul and gives you mental and emotional distance from stress. Self-care for you might look very different than for someone else, and it changes as you move through life. You might think of self-care as routines or habits, but anthropologists would call it a ritual—a series of actions with intentional symbolic…

March 2, 2023

How to Make a Career Choice When You Are Undecided

With thousands of options, how will you choose a career that’s right for you? If you don’t have any idea what you want to do, the task may seem insurmountable. Fortunately, it isn’t. Follow an organized process and you will increase your chances of making a good decision. Assess Yourself Before you can choose the right career, you must learn about yourself. Your values, interests, soft skills, and aptitudes, in combination with your personality type, make some occupations a good fit for you and others completely inappropriate. Use self-assessment tools, and career tests to…

March 2, 2023

How To Master Employer Communication: The Follow-Up

So, you just gave your elevator pitch and had a great experience networking at your college career fair! Now what? Make your impressions last and build connections that you can carry into your post-grad career by sending a follow-up! Take a look at these tips on what to include in your follow-up, as well as why it’s important to send a note over to your new connection, thanking them for their time. First, why do it? 1. It’s a chance to remind the recruiter of your interest and skills Did you forget to mention something in the discussion that you…

Feb. 22, 2023

What to Wear on Your First Day of Work, by Dress Code

Your first day of a new job or internship is an exciting time—but it can also be intimidating. You probably have a lot of questions, including “What should I wear?” Most offices follow one of three dress codes: casual, business casual, or business professional. Before you start, be sure to ask human resources (HR) about the dress code. Then, learn tips for what to wear for each of the dress codes. Click here to access blog and videos showcasing examples of casual, business casual and business professional attire. https://joinhandshake.com/blog/students/what-to-wear-on-your-first-day-of-work-by-dress-code/…

Feb. 15, 2023

Are College Career Fairs Worth It?

Do you ever wonder if career fairs are worth it? Or wonder if recruiters will remember you at all? Even though career fairs can be busy and overwhelming, they make a big impact on possible employers and benefit your job search! Read the Handshake article below to hear from real employers on why they feel career fairs are worth the visit and how you can make the most of your time. Not sure whether to sign up for a career fair? This should convince you! Employers come to career fairs because they genuinely want to meet (and recruit) students. Here, employers from …

Feb. 8, 2023

Resume Tips to Beat the Bots

An ATS, or applicant tracking system, is a digital filing software that stores candidate information and communications. Oftentimes, the technology prescreens resumes to determine if an applicant is qualified for the job, ruling out many applicants. More than 90% of Fortune 500 companies are currently using an ATS, and for these larger companies with thousands of applicants per week, bots help cut down up to 70% of applicants! Smaller companies also use ATS systems, which can save them thousands of dollars in the hiring process as well. ATS software is a great tool for more efficient recruitment processes,…