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Students & Alumni EWU Students and Alumni are invited to attend the Winter Career Fair, free of cost. Meet employers in your field of interest and learn about their available job and internship opportunities. LIST OF EMPLOYERS Visit Handshake for a list of the employers who are attending. Click on “Join Event” on the fair in Handshake to…

Job Posting Disclaimer EWU Career Center does its very best to protect students and alumni from job scams on Handshake. However, we make no representations or guarantees about positions listed on our Handshake system.  Eastern Washington University is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment.  It is the responsibility of students…

Your attire plays a big role in professional networking, interviews, career fairs, and most work environments. How you dress depends on factors like the organization, industry, company culture, and your own culture. When in doubt, err on the side of dressing more professionally. General Guidelines Clothes Tailored or fit well In good condition, wrinkle-free, and…

Understanding Professionalism Professionalism is more than just presenting yourself well—it’s about earning trust and respect. Whether you’re navigating the workplace or building new connections, maintaining professionalism is key. Below are some essential tips to help you stay polished in any professional setting. Small Talk In professional settings, avoid discussing sensitive topics like politics or religion.…

Choose The Best Platform For Online Collaboration Virtual interns need a place to share documents, assign tasks, and communicate regularly. An online collaboration platform ensures that everyone is on the same page. Ideally, there should be Video Conferencing and Project Management online tools in place to aid this process. Interns can also use these online platforms to clarify…

This is a great opportunity to learn not just etiquette, but many helpful hints on how to make the best impression in the professional world. Join us and you will: Learn dining etiquette Receive tips about networking and interviewing Have a wonderful time improving your professional skills with employers and fellow classmates Here you will…

Students and Alumni are invited to attend the FUSE Career Fair located at the Spokane Convention Center. EWU, GU, WSU, Whitworth, and U of I have banded together to bring you over 190 companies from around the region. Attend this fair to gain a diverse range of internships and full-time professional jobs. Date: Wednesday, April…

Date: Tuesday, March 4th Time: 2-3pm Where: PUB 321 Learn how to build a strategic professional resume. If you haven’t updated your resume since high school, or you haven’t yet had a resume advising appointment with the EWU Career Center, this is the first step! This workshop will discuss proper resume formatting, how to write effective resume content,…

Date: Tuesday, February 25th Time: 2-3pm Where: PUB 333 Learn job and internship search strategies such as: Where to search online, Networking, Using business directories, and more! Be prepared to take notes, and feel free to bring a laptop to follow along. Register ahead of time on EagleSync or Handshake