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Log into your Handshake account to schedule an appointment with a career development specialist. For information about Handshake or questions regarding career fairs and events, email careerservices@mail.wvu.edu. For Employers – please visit careerservices.wvu.edu/employers.

NAVIGATING HANDSHAKE FOR VIRTUAL FAIRS

This virtual session series will show you how to navigate a virtual career fair on Handshake.

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Handshake is the #1 place where students find jobs and get hired. Learning how to navigate Handshake before attending a virtual career fair will give you the confidence you need to make an impression on employers and get hired.

First Steps: How to Navigate Handshake

January 26, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Watch the Recording

This session will show you how to navigate Handshake to prepare for the upcoming virtual career fairs, as well as how to share your profile and public resume.


Next Steps: How to Connect in a Group or 1:1 Session with Recruiters

February 1, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Watch the Recording

This session will show you how to register for career fairs so you can browse employers ahead of time and schedule all of your sessions in advance.


Last Steps: How to Prepare Your Elevator Pitch

February 9, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Watch the Recording

This session will be an overview of what an elevator pitch entails, how to craft yours, as well as how to use it to build meaningful connections during a virtual career fair.