How to Search for Full-Time Jobs in Handshake

Use the filters in Handshake to optimize your search.

Combine the “Full-time” filter with keywords and other filters to find opportunities in Handshake. Follow these four steps to optimize your search to match your needs and goals.

1. Log in & navigate to the “Jobs” page

  • Log in to arizona.joinhandshake.com using your UA NetID and password. As a U of A student, you already have access to your free account. Be sure to update your profile.
  • Click on the “Jobs” tab in the list on the left-hand side of the page
Screen shot of the Handshake nav menu.

 2. Apply the “Full-time” filter

  • Click on the “Full-time” filter to narrow the results to include only part-time opportunities
Screenshot of Handshake filter navigation menu with "full-time job" selected

3. Narrow your results with additional filters & keyword searches

  • Click on “All filters” to view all possible filters
  • Click on the “Location” filter to narrow positions by location
    • There currently is no filter for hybrid or remote positions, but you can type “hybrid” or “remote” in the search box to find positions that include those words in the description

Job Search Pro Tip

Don’t just type in your major into the search box! Majors are the way the universities organize themselves, but employers write job descriptions based on the essential skills or experience they want in an applicant, which typically includes more than just what you majored in.

Instead of this….Try job functions!
“Psychology” “interpersonal communication”
“English major” “user research”
“Sociology degree”-“Canva”
“Business jobs”-“fast-paced”
“Humanities jobs” “canva, social media”

You can type more than just job titles in the search box, especially if you’re open to opportunities in different industries. To see if you’re a competitive candidate, read the requirements. If you meet most of the requirements, tailor your materials to the role and apply! It’s OK if you don’t have every single qualification. Don’t count yourself out.

More Handshake Filters

You can optimize your search beyond just the basic “jobs near me” on Handshake. Mix and match the filter options for a more personalized search that will help you quickly find the right job! We suggest avoiding the salary filter, unless you’ve done research on the salary range for similar roles specifically in your area.

  • Full-time, part-time, internship, or on-campus
  • Job type
  • Employer preferences
  • Work authorization
  • Industry
  • Job function
  • Major
  • Employer

4. Save jobs you want to apply to

  • Click the bookmark icon to save jobs that you’re interested in
    • The jobs will then appear in your “Saved” jobs tab so you can apply to them when you’re ready
  • Save your search to get notified in the mobile app or via email when new jobs are posted that meet your criteria!

Screenshot of a job description from Handshake that illustrates the bookmark symbol used to save jobs on the platform.

Support For Your Search

Current U of A students and recent alumni can make a 1:1 appointment to meet with someone on the Career Education team to get more specific, individualized support.