Deciding & Exploring

Introvert or Extrovert?

How much does your introversion or extroversion preference affect your career choices? The short answer is: it probably depends a lot on how strong your preference is.

If you thrive with lots of people around you, frequent changes, do OK …

By Editorial Team
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The skills that really matter on your Handshake profile

Your skills section is one of the most important parts of your Handshake profile—if you do it right. The keywords in this section help Handshake recommend relevant jobs to you. Your skills also help recruiters find you on Handshake. And it …

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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 …

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How To Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”

The Reason Interviewers Ask This Common Question

It’s the quintessential job interview question that everyone expects to hear. Unlike other technical or behavioral questions, your interviewer may ask this regardless of the position you’re applying for. From entry-level workers to …

By Hannah Morgan
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How to Land an Informational Interview: Tips and Tricks

Even the busiest professionals tend to be open to informational interview requests if you approach them the right way.

Who Do You Know?

But first things first: How do you decide who you’ll approach?

1. Start with your inner circle.

By Amanda Nell
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Current job and employment trends based on a NACE (national Association of Colleges and Employers) survey of recruiters who hire …

Focus 2 Am I Career Ready?

Career readiness is a foundation of eight core competencies that broadly prepare college students for lifelong success in their careers …

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A free online assessment for occupations and majors specific to your personality, available remotely and at the Career Center.

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