How to Build Career Resilience in Unstable Markets

Building a career in today’s world requires more than just a solid resume. Markets shift quickly, and industries often change overnight.

While many factors beyond your control influence the market, you’re in charge of how prepared you are when changes …

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Center for Career Readiness Wins National Lumina Foundation Grant

The University of Arizona Center for Career Readiness has been selected as one of 16 institutions nationwide to receive a $100,000 grant from Lumina Foundation through its From Campus to Career initiative, a national effort to scale career-connected high-impact practices and strengthen workforce outcomes for students.

By Stacy Burnett
Stacy Burnett Strategist, Content Engagement
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6 Things Early Talent Loves To See From Employers

Recruiting Gen Z talent requires organizations to connect with candidates in new ways. Your approach should be less transactional and more transformational. Gen Z is looking for transparency about what it’s like to work at your organization, enthusiasm for early …

By Stacy Burnett
Stacy Burnett Strategist, Content Engagement
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Getting Started in Research at the University

No matter your major or year, research is for everyone and anyone. Its never too late to get started in research, nor is it impossible to make the most of a bad situation.

~ The Undergraduate Research Ambassador Team

When it …

By Angel Erick Hernandez
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Landing an Internship – How to Beat the Odds

If you’re feeling the squeeze of the current job and internship market, you’re not alone. Here are three strategies to help with your search. According to the Washington Center, “with the right strategy, persistence and a little hustle, you can …

By Stacy Burnett
Stacy Burnett Strategist, Content Engagement
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The 39 Definitive Rules of Office Fashion

If you’re not sure what to wear to work, you’re not alone. Use these 39 rules as your guide to navigating fashion choices in a professional workplace. We know that “rules are made to be broken” – hello rule #38 …

By Stacy Burnett
Stacy Burnett Strategist, Content Engagement
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Handshake Bootcamp: Build Your Profile, Make A Strong First Impression

Make the most of recruitment with tips to network smarter, stand out on Handshake and get noticed by top employers. From building your Handshake profile to make a strong first impression to navigating jobs and events to find the best …

By Stacy Burnett
Stacy Burnett Strategist, Content Engagement
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The Big 7: Your Roadmap to a Paid Internship

Students are often aware of the positive benefits of an internship but aren’t always clear on how to become a standout candidate. To help, we’ve simplified the process into seven actionable and repeatable steps. Complete all seven steps and you’ll …

By Stacy Burnett
Stacy Burnett Strategist, Content Engagement
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Using Handshake After Graduation

Modified from Handshake Help Center Article “Using Handshake After Graduation

Congratulations! Transitioning from student to an alum is big accomplishment and the next step in your personal journey. As a graduate of the University of Arizona, you have …

By Stacy Burnett
Stacy Burnett Strategist, Content Engagement
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How to List Functional Skills on Your Website

When building a personal website, portfolio, or professional profile, your skills section is one of the first places visitors look to understand your capabilities. Listing your functional skills effectively can help you stand out, build credibility, and position yourself as …

By Simi Saha
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