How to Make Friends in College 101 

Making friends in college can feel like a challenge for a lot of people, especially if the thought of talking to someone new makes you nervous. But, making friends at school can make the transition into college life much easier, …

By Bailey Kopp
Bailey Kopp GA: Academic Coach
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5 Reasons You Should Be Going To Office Hours

During your time at WSU, there will be and have been many times where you might benefit from meeting with your professor during office hours. This might be to ask questions about class content, clarify any confusion on your understanding …

By Morgan Jernigan
Morgan Jernigan G.A: Academic Coach
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The Ultimate Guide to Safe Job Searching

As students at Washington State University, it is important to protect yourself from fraudulent employers and job scams while searching for employment opportunities.

Handshake is a reliable platform for finding legitimate job opportunities, as the university partners with the platform …

By Ricky Thai
Ricky Thai Student Employment Coordinator
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70% of Recruiting is Conducted in Fall!

If you’ve been asking yourself, ‘What is the best time to seek an internship or a full-time position for after graduation?’ the answer might surprise you!

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and their annual Job …

By Harrison Hughes
Harrison Hughes Career Coach & Academic Advisor
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3 Tips for Building a Strong Reference List

When a hiring manager asks for your references, it’s usually a sign that you’ve made it to the final stages of the hiring process. So how can you choose references that will help you seal the deal and not give …

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Getting on Track to Rock Your Semester!

Welcome Back Cougs! I hope you had a wonderful Summer break and had some time to rest and refresh for the Fall Semester!

It’s important to start your semester off right by getting into the groove of your new routine! …

By Morgan Jernigan
Morgan Jernigan G.A: Academic Coach
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11 steps for Americans who want to intern abroad

Finding internships abroad can be an exciting and rewarding experience for American college and university students. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help them secure such opportunities:

Self-assessment: Before beginning the search, it’s essential for students to understand their career goals, …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Learn How to Define Competitive Pay

Have you every wondered how to determine what competitive pay is? This article by creditkarma teaches all the components of competitive pay so that you can advocate for higher wages more effectively in your next job search.

By Harrison Hughes
Harrison Hughes Career Coach & Academic Advisor
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WSU recognized externally for Workday expertise

By WSU INSIDER:

Washington State University’s Modernization team is being recognized as a leader in Workday transitions and system functionality.

The university, which adopted Workday for its HR, finance, payroll, reporting and grants management needs in December 2020, has emerged …

By Omar Urbano-Rendon
Omar Urbano-Rendon Employer Relations Coordinator
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What Is Computer Programming?

Computer programming is a technology field that focuses on designing, writing, testing, and modifying instructions — or code — that computer systems and devices use to perform specific tasks.

This career requires technical expertise and programming skills to create the …

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