As a job seeker, you might be wondering: what are employers looking for? What do they prioritize when evaluating applicants? Considering the job search process from the perspective of an employer will provide valuable insights and help you become a …
Executive Presence & Professionalism
Conversations about leading with authenticity at work tend to leave a few important things out.
Some people, for instance, may interpret showing up to work as their “full, authentic selves” as reason not to maintain healthy work-life boundaries — something that …
So you landed a summer internship – congratulations! Now that you’ve made the obligatory Facebook/LinkedIn post and changed that status to employed, you may be thinking about what you can do to make a lasting impression at one of your first …
Nearly five million Americans work remotely at least half of the time. While remote work has many benefits, including increased flexibility, employees who work from home may feel disconnected from their colleagues, managers, and companies.
One of the reasons for …
Have you already secured a summer internship? If so, you may believe that your career strategy work is over. Well, think again! The months and weeks leading up to an internship are critical. During this time, we recommend you focus …
Whether you need to convince a hiring manager you're the right candidate for the job or an investor to fund your startup, you need to know how to sell your ideas so decision makers understand and appreciate your point of …
Virtual info chats are informal, 15-minute 1:1 conversations between a student and an employer, hosted on Handshake via integrated video. These chats provide a quick way for you to connect with employers in a less intimidating setting to get …
The internet has become an important tool for professionals, especially when it comes to finding jobs, networking, and staying up to date on the latest industry trends. But having a successful online presence requires more than creating a few profiles—stand …
For many of us, social media is an integral part of everyday life—and for many employers, a prospective hire’s online presence can be a major factor in determining employability. In addition to reading through resumes and cover letters, 90% of …
At the time of writing, women are the CEOs of 41 companies of the Fortune 500; for anyone not looking to do math today, that's about 8%. And that distressingly low number is actually higher than its ever been. The …
