Handshake

What is Handshake?

Handshake is the #1 way college students find jobs. Handshake partners with schools and employers—bringing their best opportunities to campus and onto our platform just for you. The top employers—including all the Fortune 500—recruit students through Handshake, giving you access to jobs and internships not available anywhere else. Create your Handshake profile, and Handshake will show you jobs that are a good fit for you. You can filter and search through job roles based on your interests, and discover new career possibilities. Best of all, recruiters will message you directly with event invites and job opportunities.

How to find a job on Handshake

• Sign up - Sign up for your Handshake account at humboldt.joinhandshake.com.
• Make it you - Fill out your profile with information about you, your interests, your studies, and what you’re looking for in a job. Make sure to add your preferred locations and job roles.
• Discover jobs - Handshake takes the info you share in your profile to show you full-time jobs and internships that align with your interests and that you’d be a good fit for.
• Get recruited - All of the top employers, including 100% of the Fortune 500, tech start-ups, nonprofits, and more, are hiring students like you on Handshake. When you create a profile, they’ll be able to find you and message you about the roles you want.
• Apply easily - On Handshake, you can store your resumes and other documents so they’re ready when you need them. You can even apply to jobs in two clicks with Quick Apply.
• Once you apply, we’ll send you updates on your application status. If you have questions, reach out to career@humboldt.edu to connect with our team for support.