You know that Handshake is a place to search and apply for jobs and internships, but did you know its also a great place to build your professional network?
Here’s how to use Handshake connect with other students, UW alumni and employer contacts:
- Navigate to the People tab
- A list of recommended students and alumni will appear in the center of the page, displaying the following information: name, school, school year, and major.
- To find employer contacts, click Employer in the Filters and type the company you’re looking for. You’ll get a list of current and former employees as well as company recruiters. Use any of the Filters to narrow down your search even more by job role, major, degree and grad year.
- Bonus: You can also Follow Employers to keep up-to-date on new job postings and events hosted by employers you’re following!
