Handshake: Your Student’s Best Online Career Resource

Navigating the job market can be daunting for students, especially when they’re just starting out. Many search engines out there can feel overwhelming and hard to navigate as they feature positions from part-time gigs to top leadership. That’s where Handshake comes in, an online career platform tailored specifically to college students. Unlike mainstream job sites, Handshake is designed with your student’s unique needs in mind, offering a more targeted and efficient way to explore career opportunities. 

One of the standout features of Handshake is its student-centered filters. Upon completion of their Handshake profile, students can automatically see if a job or an internship matches with their school year, major, GPA, and career interests. This level of customization ensures that your student is only viewing positions that are truly relevant to them, saving time and reducing frustration. 

Moreover, Handshake is solely focused on internships and early career positions—opportunities that are ideal for students and recent graduates. The platform pre-screens employers and job postings, ensuring that students have a safe and appropriate environment to explore career opportunities. This vetting process fosters a secure learning experience, where students can build their professional journey with confidence. 

In addition to its job search capabilities, Handshake is free for all of our students and graduates, offering exclusive access to employers who frequently hire from North Central. Students can also find information about North Central’s career events and tailored resources from templates to individual coaching appointments, all within the same portal. 

Encourage your student to get started on Handshake today! The prime hiring season for spring- and summer-starting positions is happening now, from September through November. For more information and to get started with Handshake, tell your student to check out this guide: https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/218693368-Getting-Started-with-Handshake