Handshake is an online recruiting platform for higher education students and alumni. They partner with universities and employers to streamline and simplify the recruiting process.
As a student or alumni on Handshake, you get a personalized opportunity to:
- Experience a simple job search with many customizable options to find the right jobs and internships for you
- Save favorite job searches and companies to be notified when new jobs are posted matching your preferences
- Explore thousands of jobs available to you in Utah and around the country
- Be notified of upcoming job and interview deadlines
- Apply for jobs directly through Handshake with the click of a button
- Connect with hundreds of top employers and meet your potential
- See employer reviews from other students
- Register for job fairs, information sessions, and other recruiting events
- Schedule on-campus appointments and interviews
The employers on Handshake are working directly with universities to recruit students. Weber State University has chosen to partner with Handshake because it is an excellent platform for students to find everything from their first internship to the job that launches them in to their dream career.
The membership on Handshake is made up of over 14 million students and alumni from over 800 universities.
Find more information on Handshake for students.
FAQs
Handshake is an online recruiting platform for higher education students and alumni. They partner with universities and employers to streamline and simplify the recruiting process.
What is the purpose of a Handshake? ›
The handshake is commonly done upon meeting, greeting, parting, offering congratulations, expressing gratitude, or as a public sign of completing a business or diplomatic agreement. In sports, it is also done as a sign of good sportsmanship.
Can I trust Handshake? ›
The Handshake network is only as strong as the trust among all sides - schools, students and employers. Learn how Handshake is working to keep your students safe.
How is Handshake different from LinkedIn? ›
The main difference is that Handshake is a private platform while your LinkedIn profile is (usually) open to the world. This means that you will not be able to share a public link to your Handshake profile; as such, it's often a good idea to maintain a public LinkedIn profile.
What are the 3 rules of the handshake? ›
People give and receive the same type of handshake regardless of gender. A handshake is held for about two to three seconds. Eye contact during the handshake. Exchange a brief verbal introduction or greeting during handshake.
Is handshake free to use? ›
Handshake has a standard free product that allows you to post jobs, register for events, and register for career fairs. We do not believe in charging for job postings or access to universities, so there is no associated cost.
What should you avoid when giving a handshake? ›
Here are some things you should avoid saying while shaking someone's hand:
- Anything negative or insulting. This includes making rude comments about their appearance, accomplishments, or anything else. ...
- Anything too personal. ...
- Anything that makes them uncomfortable. ...
- Anything that makes you look unprofessional.
It was formulated in 1929 by Frigyes Karinthy, a Hungarian author, playwright, poet, journalist, and translator. In summary, the idea holds strong that all people are six or fewer social connections away from each other. It is amazing to know that you are just six persons away from anybody in the world!
What should a handshake not be? ›
The meaning of a bad handshake may depend on the type it was. A dominant or bone-crusher handshake can indicate that the other person is trying to take charge of the conversation. A handshake that is limp, clammy, or that is not accompanied by eye contact might indicate that the other person is anxious.
Can people see your handshake profile? ›
Handshake provides three profile privacy options for student accounts: Community, Employers, and Private. If your school or institution has partnered with Handshake and created an account on your behalf, the account privacy is automatically set to Private, meaning it is not visible to any employers or peers.
💡Note: your profile visibility is dependent on your privacy settings and the employer status with your school in Handshake. For employers to access your profile, both of the following must be true: Your profile privacy is set to Employers or Community.
Can anyone access handshake? ›
To access Handshake, a user account is required. If you've been invited to a school or by a colleague, you can create an account by clicking the link that is included in the invitation email. If you don't have an invitation, you can sign up at https://app.joinhandshake.com/employer_registrations/new.
Should I make my resume public on handshake? ›
We recommend making your resume visible when you are actively searching for a job or internship, or when you might not be actively seeking an opportunity, but are open to outreach from employers.
Can recruiters use handshake? ›
To put it another way, the most efficient recruiting teams use Handshake to streamline their roles in the hiring process, reach targeted groups with messaging campaigns, and fill their internships, entry-level jobs, and other early career positions requiring 0-5 years of experience.
