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Leveraging Handshake to Enhance Career Opportunities for UTA Students

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The University of Texas at Arlington's (UTA) adoption of Handshake in 2017 has revolutionized the way students and recent graduates access career-related job postings and events. This job and internship platform connects students with thousands of on-and-off campus employers, providing a centralized hub for career development. According to Nichole Thames, assistant director of Student Employment, Handshake enables students to create a profile, upload their resume, register for events, and explore job opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Handshake is a job and internship platform available to UTA students, connecting them with thousands of on-and-off campus employers.
  • Students can create a profile, upload their resume, and register for events through the platform.
  • The job filter helps students curate opportunities by pay, location, job type, hours, qualifications, work authorization, benefits, industry, employers, and tags.
  • Users can view job details and apply directly if they meet the requirements and required documentation.
  • The platform also allows users to connect directly with the Career Development Center to schedule appointments and find additional resources.
  • Handshake categorizes internships in one place, providing a dedicated tab for students to explore.
  • According to Nichole Thames, "Handshake is one of the best tools available to students for finding jobs that align with their goals and schedules."

Statistics:

  • Handshake is available to UTA students through single sign-on, using their UTA NetID and password.
  • The platform provides a social media-like feature for users to connect with other students on the service.
  • In the beginning of the semester, students can log onto Handshake and explore job opportunities, events, and resources.
  • The platform allows users to filter job opportunities by various criteria, including industry, employers, and tags.
  • Handshake is one of the most effective tools for students to find jobs matching their goals and schedules, according to Nichole Thames.

Sources:

  • news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu
  • Nichole Thames, assistant director of Student Employment, UTA.

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