Career Quest Fall 2026 is here. View the full schedule to register for workshops and employer sessions.

Job Roles vs. Job Titles: What’s the Real Difference? 

When you start exploring careers or scanning job postings, you’ll notice a lot of terms that sound similar — “Job title”, “position”, “role”. They’re often used interchangeably, but they mean different things. 

Understanding the difference between job roles and job titles

By Lola Clayton
Lola Clayton
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Beyond Keywords: 3 Ways Jobscan Boosts Your Job Search 

You’ve probably heard the job search phrase, “Beat the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).” Jobscan helps you do just that by comparing your résumé to the job description. But it’s more than a keyword checker—it’s a complete job search toolkit that …

By Micall
Micall
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Career Resources

We are noticing an uptick in scam job postings, both on Handshake and via emails directly to students. Please review …

Use these AI prompts to get help with common networking tasks, like connecting with someone on LinkedIn, asking for a …

Use this guide to expand your professional network and unlock job opportunities!

Think of AI as a fast, helpful brainstorming …

Use this tool to keep track of networking contacts who can support your career goals.

Record who you’ve reached out …

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know anyone there,” then this is the place to start!

This handout walks …

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