Handshake is the #1 way college students find jobs
Handshake
is the #1 way college students find jobs
Join today and get recruited by the top employers for full-time, part-time jobs, and internships
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Why should you use Handshake?
Get hired
Discover and land jobs and internships.
Get discovered
Get messaged by employers that want to hire you.
Get connected
Connect with employers and learn more about their company.
Get expert help
From career-building resources to employers recommended by your career center.
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Get hired
Where do you want to go?
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900k
employers of all shapes and sizes
100%
of the Fortune 500
Employers are actively searching for students
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250k+
searches for students per month
Jobs and internships
for every path
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jobs and internships in every industry over the past year
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states
165
countries
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“Handshake is a huge piece of my journey because with all these internship opportunities, you have the ability to touch so many different experience points. The Florida Native Plants Society that is not an organization that I would’ve ordinarily looked up, but now I've been working on helping them to a draft some legislation for the state of Florida.”
Meet Twanetta
Seminole State College, Social Media, Digital Marketing & Entrepreneurship, 2023 Intern at the Florida Native Plant Society
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“Through Handshake, I was able to find a virtual internship. It was the perfect fit as it was a rotational program with a start-up that works in the college sports industry. As I am still exploring my career options, it was the perfect role for me to experience different aspects of a business and work closely with peers and entrepreneurs...”
Meet Connor
Rollins College, Economics and Classical Studies, 2023
Rotational Program Intern at 2aDays
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Get discovered
3 must-haves
on your
Handshake profile
Employers find you based on the career interests in your Handshake profile. Interests include:
Job type: Do you want an internship, part-time job, or full-time job?
Location: Which cities do you want to work in?
Job roles: Select the types of jobs you want, like marketing associate or data analyst.
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“[Landing this job] felt really easy and different because they actually reached out to me, which is one of the reasons that I like Handshake—because the recruiters can reach out and message you, and you can make a connection through that.”
Meet Isadora
Diablo Valley College, Psychology, transferring in 2022
Library Assistant at Diablo Valley College
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Get connected
Message
an employer
Get the inside scoop on the job you want by messaging an employer first!
Tips
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Sign up for a virtual info chat
Book an informal 15 minute one-on-one conversation with an employer to learn more about a specific role or company!
Tips
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Attend an event
Browse upcoming sessions on the “Events” page or check out our recommendations for you on the Handshake homepage.
Tips
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“Handshake's virtual career fairs (in coordination with my school) were a significant leap for me to speak to industry professionals and networking for internships. This virtual method allowed me to connect with potential mentors and helped me get offers.”
Meet Pramesh
UC Davis, Computer Science, 2024
Frontend Software Engineering Intern at PACare
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Get
expert help
Easy access to your career center
Schedule career advising appointments.
Explore employers recommended by your career center.
Interview for jobs and internships on campus.
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Employers recommended
by your career center
Review and follow unique employers that are eager to hire!
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Get started
Download the app
Search for “Handshake” on the App Store or Google Play or visit app.joinhandshake.com
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