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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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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Your Food Service Jo Can Serve Up These valuable Professionals Skills

“It all started with Chipotle.”

What do you think of when you imagine working in a restaurant? You may picture juggling a tray laden with steaming plates, taking orders at a counter, seating hungry diners, frying up entrees on a …

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The Free Tracker Cassie Used to Become a Pro Networker

When Cassie, a public relations and advertising major at The University of Tampa, started school, she felt lost. Unsure about what to major in, let alone what to do after graduation, Cassie didn’t give up hope: instead, she buckled down …

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What Is Career Mapping? How to Map Your Own Career Path

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average employee changes their jobs 12.4 times between ages 18 and 54. Nearly half of the job changes happen in an employee’s early career, between ages 18 and 24. 

So, how can employers get their employees to …

By Career Contessa
Career Contessa
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