Handshake: The Skills that Really Matter on Your Profile

Your skills section is one of the most important parts of your Handshake profile—if you do it right. The keywords in this section help Handshake recommend relevant jobs to you. Your skills also help recruiters find you on Handshake and let them easily understand your skillset, without digging through your resume.

After analyzing the top skills employers are searching for on the platform, the Handshake team created some best tips to stand out to employers. Check them out here!

By Lindsay Smith (She/Her)
Lindsay Smith (She/Her) Associate Director for Employer & Community Connections