HANDSHAKE Tips: Profile Development and Notifications

Your Handshake Profile

• Save time by uploading your resume to autofill your profile with content.
  • To learn how to upload a document, refer to How to Upload a New Document. Once you’ve uploaded a resume, you can use it to further fill in your profile as well (see Build Profile from Resume).
• Include a professional photo (similar to a LinkedIn photo).
• Fill out your profile with information about you, your interests, your studies and what you’re looking for in a job. Handshake will send you targeted messages regarding job openings, upcoming events, and other opportunities that are personalized to your interests.
• To receive targeted industry information including newsletters and program/event info, make sure you update Your Interests with:
  • 1. Job Type: Share whether you’re looking for an internship, part-time job, or full-time job
  • 2. Location: Select the cities where you’d like to work, and Handshake will show you jobs in that area
  • 3. Job Role: Choose jobs you would like to explore (marketing associate, software engineer, etc.)
    • Update your career interests by selecting your name/picture at the top of the screen > “Career Interests” and indicating industries/job functions of interests.
• Set your profile to be visible to employers, making it easier for them to engage with you.
• Adding a short bio in the “My Journey” section of your profile will allow you to add more of your own voice and personality to your profile.

Notifications

By selecting Your Name > Notifications > Edit Notification Preferences you can make decisions about how you want Handshake to notify you of interview offers and other communications.