Can I use Handshake if I am not a student?

You need to have an account to use Handshake. You can create an account on Handshake as a student seeking a job or career advice, as an employer looking for exciting new talent, or as a career center professional. You agree not to misrepresent any information about yourself in creating or using an account.

Can I join Handshake if I'm not a student?

Students and alumni have the same access on Handshake with a Student account. However, some features may only be available to those who are attending the current school year. You may need to be approved by the school to access all of their offerings.

Is Handshake only for college students?

All of the jobs on Handshake are meant for students—in fact, Handshake has the most opportunities for studentsand new college grads of any job platform.

Can anyone access Handshake?

To access Handshake, a user account is required. If you've been invited to a school or by a colleague, you can create an account by clicking the link that is included in the invitation email. If you don't have an invitation, you can sign up at https://app.joinhandshake.com/employer_registrations/new.

Can graduates use Handshake?

If you've graduated, you can still take advantage of the features Handshake has to offer!

The Handshake student account

Can you use Handshake after you graduate reddit?

There's a simple form (online) to fill out for them to change to email connected with your handshake. Search something like "cop handshake alumni" on Google and it's pretty easy to find. You''ll get to keep access to handshake for the rest of your life, or until handshake closes down/ goes bankrupt.

Can anyone see my GPA on Handshake?

💡Note: your GPA is never visible to other student or alumni accounts, and your GPA will only be visible to employers if you expressly opt in to sharing. This setting is on your profile in the Education section - to make your department or cumulative GPA visible, uncheck "Hide from employers", then click Save.

Is Handshake free to use?

Creating a Handshake job posting is free. It's also free to connect with universities and attend campus recruitment events.

What credentials are used to access Handshake?

Once you've selected your school, sign in by either using your school's provided login option or by entering your . edu email address. Try logging into Handshake using the same User ID and password you use to log on to your school's website (to check your account or access the library for example).

Does Handshake expire after graduation?

Your account will remain active indefinitely and you will be able to access it after you graduate. With the recent change to campus policies regarding your campus email address after graduation, we would recommend updating your account's email address before your graduation date or shortly after.

What are the differences between Handshake and LinkedIn?

Given LinkedIn is about connecting with people you know or helping you build relationships from your professional experiences, in some sense that is, by definition, backward looking. Handshake, by contrast, focuses on the future and where you're going.

Can other students see your resume on Handshake?

While you may upload as many documents as you like, only one resume may be featured on your profile (visible) at a time. This helps reduce confusion for employers and career services. If you have a Campus Profile, note that your documents are never visible to other students in Handshake!

Is Handshake exclusively college recruiters?

That won't happen here, because the jobs you see are only for students. Employers are on Handshake exclusively to hire students like you for jobs and internships. Your Handshake profile lets you present a full picture of your background and experience to employers.

Are recruiters on Handshake real?

One of the biggest benefits of having a Handshake profile is getting messages directly from recruiters who think you could be a good fit for their jobs! Last year, employers sent more than 16 million messages to students on Handshake.

Does Handshake verify employers?

Handshake partners with SIFT and Persona to validate key employer profile data and ensure that each company on Handshake is legitimate and authorized to operate and hire employees.

How do I set up a student Handshake account?

Why can't i log into Handshake?

If you continue to receive the message stating that no account was found, you can either choose to create a new account with the desired email address, or contact our Support Team here. If the message "You entered an invalid password" appears when logging in, the password was incorrect.

How do I make an employer Handshake account?

What is the purpose of the Handshake website?

Handshake is an online recruiting platform for higher education students and alumni. They partner with universities and employers to streamline and simplify the recruiting process.

Does it cost employers to use Handshake?

The vast majority of employers wanting to hire students are going to need to buy what Handshake calls a Premium package. The cost for a typical Premium package on Handshake ranges from about $10,000 to $250,000 per year, with contracts typically being for a minimum of one year.

What is the difference between Handshake premium and free?

Premium employers can send 100 messages at a time to public students at schools they are approved at, and send more messages per season than free employers. To keep these messages relevant and targeted, Premium employers have access to additional targeting filters and a dedicated Customer Success Manager.

Is Handshake trustworthy?

Security issues on Handshake are truly a rarity. Our priority is to protect students and ensure that the number of fraudulent employers on Handshake comes as close to zero as possible.

Can employers message students on Handshake?

To message students, Core and Handshake Plus employers must have at least one approved job posting or an approved but now closed job posting at the school where the student(s) attend. Refer to Understanding Job Posting Approvals.

Are messages on Handshake personal?

Types of messages you may receive in Handshake include: Personal messages from peers and alumni. Follow-up messages from employers about a fair, event, or job application. Promotional messages from employers that are sent to a subset of students about a job or upcoming event/fair they are attending.

Does Handshake tell you if you've been rejected?

In Handshake, students are not notified when their application is declined unless automatic status messaging is enabled. Learn more About Setting Up Automatic Applicant Status Messaging Preferences. However, applicants who were on an Interview Schedule but were declined will receive a notification.