Kseniya Tuchinskaya

What Immigrants Need To Know About the US Hiring Process

Essential tips for immigrants on navigating the US hiring process: the materials to have and cultural expectations you need to know about to succeed in your job search.

The Soft Skills Software Engineers Need and Why

Discover why soft skills are the deciding factor for success in the software development field. From communication to problem-solving - uncover the key skills that will make you an indispensable developer in any team.

Becoming a Data Scientist Without a Degree

You don't need a degree to get a data science job. Find out what it takes, starting with TripleTen's hands-on bootcamp training.

How your TikTok skills can get you hired | Handshake

Making quality content for TikTok takes creativity and quick thinking, not to mention videography and editing skills, storytelling skills, and more. And employers are looking for Gen Z to flex their TikTok skills in the workplace. We analyzed the almost ten thousand job descriptions on Handshake that mention TikTok.

I hate my internship. Now what? | Handshake

What do you do if you hate your internship? Many students have shown up to an internship and realized, "This isn't what I expected." Maybe you're in a very narrow role that doesn't meet your expectations. Or maybe you feel that the work is too challenging for you.

5 tips-and sample scripts!-for cold outreach in your job search | Handshake

Is the thought of cold emailing making you break out in a cold sweat? Whether you're hoping to expand your network, learn about a new career pathway, or reach out about a specific job, cold emailing can be a valuable tool in your job search.

Thank you notes that boost your network: tips and examples | Handshake

Thank you notes can make or break your job search process, but you'll stand out if you treat them as more than just a formality. Read these tips and scroll to the bottom for thank-you note examples. A thank you note is not just about politeness: it's a way to invest in your professional relationships.

Are college career fairs worth it? Employers weigh in. | Handshake

Not sure whether to sign up for a career fair? This should convince you! Employers come to career fairs because they genuinely want to meet (and recruit) students. Here, employers from Handshake's network reveal what they look for at a career fair, and how you can stand out.

Mission Murals through Precita Eyes - Street Art SF

Walking through Mission streets, you are greeted by murals adorning storefronts, doorways, schools, and entire alleys. They are playful, confrontational, political, tongue-in-cheek. Some are painted with brushes and acrylics, some done with spraycans, still others look like children's drawings.

Have you heard these job search urban legends?

Engagement email sent to students

Handshake end of year email 2021

Email sent to Handshake's network of college students to wrap up 2021.

Handshake activation email

Email in a series sent to students to encourage them to claim their Handshake account.

Mapping Gen Z | Handshake Network Trends

Download the report After multiple waves of COVID-19 and the continued delay of return-to-office plans, employers, workers, and the media are still asking, "How long will remote work stick around?" But the dichotomy between "still remote, for now" and "back to the cubicle" is a false one.

Exploratorium 2018 Impact Report

A collection of impact stories from the Exploratorium's art, science and education programs

Chasing the Ring of Fire

A little after 5pm on Sunday, May 20th, the sun was a bright, perfect circle in the sky; then, in a span of a few minutes, a dark "bite" appeared at its edge. Although the slight darkening was invisible to bare eyes, there was an excited shift on this beach on Whiskeytown Lake, in northwestern [...]

20 years in, and still not taking America for granted

20 years ago today, my parents and I moved to San Francisco from Moldova, a decision that has had more impact on my life than anything else thus far. It's strange to be celebrating this milestone from Turkey, but also fitting. When I get lost in the supermarket, when I miss familiar foods, when I...

Exploratorium 50th Anniversary postcard

Postcard sent to 30,000 stakeholders

Exploratorium 50th Anniversary brochure

50th anniversary-themed donor mailing

Alumni Profile: Upwardly Global Annual Report

Profile of Daniel Lurie

Profile of Daniel Lurie, CEO of Tipping Point, for UHS Journal (alumni magazine)