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.
Chatting with a recruiter …
A college student shares his secrets for finding the best internship opportunities on Handshake. Check out this blog post for their three simple tips for optimizing your internship search!
Employers host a variety of virtual events on Handshake to connect with students across the country and provide an inside look at their companies. You should approach virtual event etiquette the same way you would for an in-person meeting with …
Though many job seekers often focus on the “red flags” of a company, you should also consider the “green flags,” or the positive things about a job that make you want to see the interview process through. What things might …
Picking a career can be stressful, but it’s good to keep in mind that not everyone’s career path will be linear. You might be majoring in one field, but find that your interests lead you in another direction. You might …
Using part of spring break to ponder your future? Answering the questions in Handshake’s blog post will help you find out which careers are right for you.
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 …
With thousands of jobs and internships for students and new grads, Handshake is the place to find the right job for you. From saving jobs to following employers, check out this blog post to learn how the actions you take …
Handshake has collected useful data on dozens of the most popular career categories for college students—covering hundreds of job roles. A role is a profession or job function that a company hires for—like a mechanical engineer, data analyst, or marketing …
Wondering why your Google search for “jobs near me” isn’t giving the results you’d expect? Check out this how-to guide for finding work nearby using Handshake’s features.
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