Class Year Resources

Write Your Elevator Pitch (with examples)

An elevator pitch is a brief personal introduction that you can use to introduce yourself, your background, and your goals. …

The 10-Day Handshake Profile Challenge

These 10 small steps will help you kick off your career hunt painlessly and effectively using Handshake.

Student Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Handshake Q&A is a way for students to ask career-related questions and receive responses from other students or alumni on …

How Peer Messaging Works

Handshake offers the ability to message other students and alumni on the platform at any school! This feature is aimed …

Update “Your Interests” For Better Job & Internship Recommendations

Keeping the “Your Interests” section of your profile up-to-date is the key to finding a job or internship on Handshake. …

Evaluating Your Offer

You had a great interview and perhaps they’ve made you an offer. How do you know if you should accept? …

3 Steps to Take After Your Interview

After your nerves have settled and you’ve taken time to celebrate getting to the interview stage, take some time to …