About Handshake

Handshake’s key objectives

• Assist every student get their dream job regardless of where they go to school
• Create a network of employers and schools that allows students to access jobs and opportunities they may not otherwise 
• Help career services understand their students like never before, to even better help guide each student along their career path

What this means for students

• All students have a profile on Handshake connected to their university
• You can customize the profile by adding a resume, a profile picture, your career interests, work experience, etc.
• You can be connected to hundreds of top employers
• You can apply to jobs those employers post, with the click of a button
• Career Fairs and events can be shared across students and employers simultaneously

With Handshake, your job search will be powered by the advanced online tools available on your mobile device

• Relevant feed of job and internship opportunities
• News feed containing the latest information from The Exchange and your favorite employers you follow
• Resources specifically matching your interests
• Appointment scheduling with The Exchange staff