If you are a current CT State student, your free account is already created. You should have received a link from the email sent by the CT State Career Services Center. Click the link to log in to Handshake and activate your account.
If you are unable to access Handshake, or have any questions, please visit your campus Career Services office or email CTState-CareerHub@ctstate.edu for assistance.
Getting Started With Handshake
Handshake is a leading online platform designed to seamlessly connect our students and alumni with employers. It provides opportunities for on-campus, part-time, internship and full-time jobs. Explore thousands of opportunities at any time.
Here are six steps you can take to jump-start your Handshake experience:
- If you are a current CT State student, your free account is already created. You should have received a link from the email sent by the CT State Career Services Center. Click the link to log into Handshake and activate your account.
- If you're unable to access Handshake or have any questions, please visit your campus Career Services office or email CTState-CareerHub@ctstate.edu for assistance.
By uploading resumes, cover letters, transcripts, and other relevant documents, you can apply for jobs directly through Handshake. This streamlines the application process and ensures that all necessary documents are readily available to potential employers you apply to!
To learn more about how to upload a document, refer to How to Upload a New Document.
Filling out your profile includes many benefits! For example, you'll receive personalized job recommendations, proactive employer outreach, and the opportunity to showcase your skills and experience.
Remember, you have full control over who can access your profile. Handshake gives you the power to manage your privacy settings, ensuring that your information is secure and only visible to those you choose. To learn more about your privacy options, refer to Profile Privacy Options in Handshake.
For more information on filling out your profile, refer to Completing your Profile in Handshake.
Use your home page and other tools available on Handshake to look for companies, events, and jobs you're interested in learning more about or applying to! Also, explore the Feed to see career content created by employers, career services, and other students.
To learn more about your home page, check out Navigating the Student Homepage.
To find jobs of interest, refer to Searching for Jobs and Internships.
To find events and fairs to sign up for, check out Discover Events and Fairs in Handshake.
For additional information on the feed, check out Handshake Feed: Overview and Interactions.
When you follow an employer or a job, you'll receive alerts when a job application window is closing or when an employer is attending an event or fair at your school, keeping you one step ahead in your job search.
Learn more about following employers in Following an Employer in Handshake.
Handshake's mobile app is a great way to find and apply for jobs, sign up for events, engage on the feed, and more! Download the Handshake App and never miss a message from an employer. Be the first to see new job postings, and apply in two taps with Quick Apply.
The mobile app is free to download and use on iOS and Android devices!
To start, search Handshake in the app store on your mobile device and download it!