Soft Skills 101: Definition + 50 Examples

Soft skills are becoming increasingly important in today’s job market. They refer to the personal attributes that enable you to interact effectively with others, such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management. Employers are looking for candidates who possess these …

By Handshake Editor
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How to prepare for an interview (steps & tips)

Preparing for an interview can be nerve-wracking, but with the right mindset and a few key strategies, you can set yourself up for success. Whether you’re applying for your dream job or just looking to improve your interview skills, there …

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Creating a Network from Scratch

If you are new to job search and you are turned off by hearing you should network, you should know this.

You have been networking all along, but you just didn’t call it that. Take the focus off of job search …

By Hannah Morgan
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10 questions to ask an employer when interviewing for an internship

One of the biggest mistakes that college and university students and recent graduates and others early in their careers make when trying to land an internship is to be too passive during the interview process. A good recruiter or hiring …

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What is the Handshake home feed?

Handshake is constantly evolving to provide the best experience for job seekers like you. As part of our latest suite of innovations to help ambitious students launch their careers, we’ve introduced a home feed that supports valuable content like videos, …

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Why Networking is not So Scary

Boy, do I love walking into a room of complete strangers, joining conversations already in progress, and awkwardly trying to talk myself up without coming across as too braggadocios. NOT! If this is how you also view networking, it’s no …

By Maureen Dolan
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10 Interview Tips You Really Need to Know

You’re probably bored of interview tips about dressing professionally and showing up on time; we know we are. That’s because these are the bare minimum you can do when you need to secure a new job – if you can’t dress …

By Maureen Dolan
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Harnessing the Power of Social Media: Alumni Outreach and Digital Networking

In our rapidly evolving digital age, social media platforms have revolutionized the way we connect, share, and engage. For educational institutions, leveraging social media for alumni outreach is not just a trend but a powerful strategy for building and maintaining …

By CareerShift
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Do You Know the Essential Job Skills For a Resume?

Your resume is where you get to show employers all you’ve done and can do, including work experience, education, internships, volunteering, certifications and awards, and your skills. Understanding the right job skills for a resume requires a mix of pulling …

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7 “Green Flags” to Look for in an Employer

When interviewing with a new organization, it’s wise to keep an eye out for “red flags.” Some job-seekers might be wary of high company turnover, lack of punctuality, low salaries, or other factors that signal that it might not be …

By Amanda Nell
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