Handshake

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Handshake for Employers

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Handshake is the college career network of the future, built to transform the recruiting experience for college students, career centers and employers

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Handshake for Education Partners

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Handshake for Education Partners is a comprehensive career services platform designed to bridge the gap between educational institutions, students, and employers. By integrating a vast network of employers with a diverse student body, Handshake facilitates meaningful connections that lead to successful career outcomes. Key Features and Functionality: - Employer Relationship Management (ERM): Tools to track and manage employer interactions, including contact records and communication logs. - Advanced Career Fairs: Support for hybrid and multi-day fairs, with customizable session types and capacities. - Resource Analytics: Insights into student engagement with career resources, such as page views and downloads. - Post Composer: Ability to post text and video content directly to the student feed, enhancing communication. - First Destination Survey (FDS) Management: Tools to collect, review, and analyze post-graduation outcomes. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: Handshake empowers educational institutions to enhance their career services by providing a centralized platform that connects students with a wide array of employers. This integration streamlines the job search process, offers valuable data insights, and fosters stronger employer relationships, ultimately improving student employment outcomes.

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Handshake for Custom Services

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Handshake is a comprehensive career platform designed to connect students and recent graduates with potential employers, facilitating meaningful career opportunities. By partnering with over 1,400 educational institutions, including more than 290 minority-serving institutions, Handshake offers a vast network that bridges the gap between emerging talent and a diverse range of employers, from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits and public sector organizations. Key Features and Functionality: - Extensive Network: Access to over 7 million students and young alumni from a wide array of educational backgrounds. - Employer Partnerships: Collaboration with 750,000+ employers, encompassing various industries and sectors. - Virtual Recruiting Tools: Features like Candidate Hub and Handshake Ambassadors enable employers to proactively source, engage, and hire talent through virtual means. - Diversity and Inclusion: Emphasis on connecting employers with underrepresented candidates from minority-serving institutions and diverse student groups. - Advanced Analytics: Tools for employers to assess recruiter performance, campaign effectiveness, and gain insights into the competitive landscape. Primary Value and Solutions: Handshake addresses the challenge of connecting early-career talent with suitable employment opportunities by providing a centralized platform that streamlines the recruitment process. For students, it offers exposure to a broad spectrum of potential employers and career paths. For employers, it provides access to a diverse and qualified talent pool, along with tools to enhance their recruitment strategies and build authentic connections with candidates. This holistic approach simplifies the hiring process, promotes inclusivity, and supports the career development of emerging professionals.

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Josie S.
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Josie S.
BCJPIA Account Manager/ Sr. Risk Control ConsultantSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
10/13/2026
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Handshake Is a Great Fit for Supporting Client Hiring Needs

Handshake has been a really good fit for the recruiting side of my HR consulting and risk management business. It aligns well with how I support clients on hiring needs, and it’s been a solid addition to that part of my work.
Yahia R.
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Yahia R.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
10/13/2026
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Easy Candidate Connections, with Room for Better Filters

I use Handshake for Employers to find candidates for internships and entry-level jobs. It makes it easier to connect with candidates, students, and fresh graduates. I like having everything in one place and how easy it is to connect. Setup was a 4 out of 5 for ease; after a little time getting to know the platform, it was a piece of cake. I like it so far, and I’m down to keep using it all the time as long as good features keep being added.
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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
10/13/2026
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Great Targeted Student Reach, but Admin and AI Matching Can Be Hit-or-Miss

My recruiting team and I like using Handshake because it provides us access to a broad network of college students from many universities across the country with Landscape Architecture degree programs. We get targeted access to top talent, are able to easily manage our participation in campus events and career fairs, and the AI-powered sourcing is helpful in reaching out to students in our very specific and narrow career field.

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What is Handshake?

Handshake is the career platform for Gen Z. With a community of over 17 million students, alumni, employers, and career educators, Handshake’s network is where career advice and discovery turn into first, second, and third jobs. Nearly 1 million companies use Handshake to build their future workforce—from Fortune 500 to federal agencies, school districts to startups, healthcare systems to small businesses. Handshake is built for where you’re going, not where you’ve been.

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2014