WGU Handshake is a career platform that connects you with employers specifically seeking to hire WGU Night Owls for jobs, internships, and participation in career education and employer connection events.
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Get Started in Your Job Search
- Set Your SMART Career Goal – If you haven’t already, define a career goal to guide your job search.
- Create a Target Company List – Identify 20-40 companies that align with your values, interests, and career goals.
- Watch: The Three Company Types: Dream. Stepping-Stone, Sandbox (LinkedIn Learning, 2:08) | How to Find Companies for Your Target List (LinkedIn Learning, 2:21)
- Use Online Tools:
- Handshake – Browse Jobs to find companies actively recruiting WGU students and alumni. Use the Employers tab to explore organizations that prioritize hiring from WGU.
- LinkedIn – Use the Jobs tab to find companies actively hiring or filter by industry, size, and location under the Companies filter. Check “Pages people also viewed” and “People also follow” on company pages to find similar organizations.
- Glassdoor & Indeed – Find companies through job searches and Company Pages, which offer reviews, salaries, interview insights, benefits, and workplace culture.
- ChatGPT – Generate a custom company list by using this prompt: “Generate a list of the 100 top employers of [X job title] in [Y industry] and [Z location]” (Source: The Job Insiders)
- Tailor Your Resume & Cover Letter – Highlight skills and achievements that align with your career goal.
- Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile – Attract recruiters by showcasing your expertise.
- Maintain a Consistent Personal Brand – Ensure your career materials tell a clear, compelling story.
- Prepare Your Portfolio or Work Samples (if applicable) – Display work that highlights your relevant skills.
- Tap into Your Network – You’re 4x more likely to get hired with a referral.
- Stay on top of Job Openings – Set job alerts at your target companies. Check Handshake, LinkedIn, and industry-specific job boards (Business | Technology | Education | Healthcare).
- Make your Application Stand Out – Use keywords from the job description to optimize your resume and cover letter for Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiter reviews. Get instant resume feedback with Big Interview Resume AI.
- Sharpen Your Interview Skills: Learn key strategies, practice responses, and develop thoughtful questions.
- Stay On Track: Keep a detailed record of your job applications, deadlines, contacts, and follow-ups using a spreadsheet, notebook, or app.
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