Career Competencies

Ready to sharpen your persuasive communication skills? This competition is your chance to build confidence, learn in-demand skills, and practice through hands-on experiences.

Imagine this: your dream job interview. Your resume catches their attention—not just because of your degree, but because you’ve got something extra. Verified skills. Real-world experience. A competitive edge. 

If you missed last week’s Industry Bites: The Business of Tech, we heard from a panel of experts including Chris Bennett from Palo Alto Software, Jason Ford from Microsoft, and Yasmeen Hampton from Juniper Square. Here’s what I learned!

I’m so excited that I’m graduating and entering the workforce. Repeatedly, I’m encouraged to negotiate job offers and obtain the most value out of the situation. To demystify this process and gain a well-rounded perspective, I reached out to several people, and I’m sharing my top five takeaways about how to successfully negotiate your first job offer.

The inaugural Papé Cascade Cup brought together talented students from four universities across the Pacific Northwest: Oregon State University, University of Oregon, University of Washington, and Washington State University.