How to Use Handshake
SEARCH STRATEGIES
Optimize Your Profile
When you add relevant and important details about you and your career interests Handshake recommendations get better and employers can find you.
Optimize Your ProfileAdd Career Interests & Job Roles
When you use the Job Role Group search term or add a Job Role Group to your profile, you can find opportunities in Handshake and receive more customized suggestions on your homepage.
Add Career InterestsVideos: How to Find What You're Looking for in Handshake
How to Search for Virtual Jobs & Internships
How to Create Search Alerts in Handshake
How to Sort Jobs & Internships by Date Posted
How to Browse Career Paths on Handshake
NETWORK & LEARN
Peer-to-Peer Messaging
Students can reach out students with public profiles across all Handshake schools to learn more about peers’ experiences, foster your network and ask more questions.
Message a PeerQuestion & Answer
Students and alumni can share their knowledge, advice and experiences by asking (or answering) career-related questions from other students or alumni from any school.
Ask a QuestionReviews
Students can share feedback on internship experiences. Reviews can help students explore careers, get advice and gain insight into a company of interest.
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