When it comes to making career moves in today’s market, getting the right info at the right time—and from the right people—is more important than ever. Handshake recently added a slate of new features including:
- The ability to post content—including videos, text, and links, and images
- Access to comment on and discuss content that resonates with you
- A refreshed profile that helps you stand out online
- The ability to view content from your browser, not just in the Handshake mobile app
These new tools will help you learn from others, tell your story in your own words, build your network, and get noticed by the companies you want to work for.
Content creators, it’s your time to shine
In addition to the great resources you already have access to on Handshake’s feed, you can now add your authentic voice to the conversation around the future of your field by posting content to Handshake. Our post composer supports videos, text posts, links and photos, so you can share all kinds of content to help other students and new grads with inspiration and real talk about jobs and careers. Pro tip: Get inspired to create compelling, memorable content with these ideas and best practices.
Grow your connections through comments
Commenting on Handshake allows you to keep the conversation going and dig deeper on the topics you care about. You can now reply to posts from other young professionals, companies in Handshake’s 900k+ employer network, and your school’s career center.
Be uniquely you with an enhanced profile
We know how important it is to represent yourself authentically, especially in a professional setting where we want to look our best. That’s why we’re evolving the Handshake profile to give you more space to demonstrate your personality and unique background. On top of the standard stuff like your work and academic experience, you can now feature:
- A quick summary about you.
- What you’re looking for in your career—your ideal industry, job role, and location.
- A unique header image to add some personality to your profile.
Download the app today to create and post!
