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,…
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…
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…
The Skills that Really Matter on Your Handshake Profile
Handshake is an amazing tool for finding career event details, exploring the job market and applying for jobs and internships! The app and website are easy to use and even allow you to apply for a job right then and there. With customizable profile settings, you might be wondering what’s worth including or highlighting about…
Can’t Find a Job After College? 5 Ways to Get a Good Job
Finding a job after graduation is no easy feat. There's a lot to consider when searching for your perfect job opportunity. It can be very overwhelming and time consuming! To aide you in your search, implement these 5 job search tips to help you land your post-grad job. (Careersidekick article reposted with permission). It’s common to have difficulty…
Connecting through Tiger Spirit
We’ve talked before about career fairs as a means of networking with potential employers, but did you know that you can network in other ways too? Talking to alumni is a great way to get started. Tons of people graduate from MU every year, which means lots of people get added to an alumni network…
How to Show Off Your Soft Skills to Employers – With Samples
Tell a story on your resume and cover letter to demonstrate your personal qualities. What are soft skills? When employers are searching for candidates on Handshake, they’re usually looking for hard skills: specific competencies like Python, Spanish, or Photoshop. Your soft skills, on the other hand, are about personal qualities that influence how you do your work. For…
How to Make a Potential Employer Fall in Love With You
Looking for ways to impress a potential employer? Want to make your resume or job application stand out from the pack? During one two-week time period, a Human Resources staff member in a small manufacturing company shared that she reviewed 485 resumes and applications for 18 different positions. They then interviewed 23 candidates and brought six back…
How to Talk About Activism Experience on Your Resume
Whether you’re fighting for racial justice, climate action, or another cause close to your heart, activism and volunteer experience can go on your resume. Any experience that has helped you build new skills can be included on your resume, whether or not it was a formal job or internship. But how do you do it—and…
When in Doubt, Apply!
How do you analyze a job description to determine if you are a fit? Many people assume that you must meet every requirement in order to apply. In particular, women tend to apply for fewer opportunities than men due to self-doubt about their qualifications. Keep these tips in mind during your job search to boost…