Handshake Guide

Discover how to use Handshake to connect with employers, find internships and jobs, and make the most of virtual and in-person career events.

Account Activation

Every Post University student has a Handshake account. To activate:

  1. Go to https://post.joinhandshake.com
  2. Click Log In in the top right corner
  3. Enter your university email: firstname.lastname@students.post.edu
  4. Log in and begin building your profile

1. Upload a Profile Photo
  • Click your initials or current photo in the top right → My Profile
  • Click the camera icon on the placeholder image
  • Upload a head-and-shoulders shot with a plain background
  • Adjust crop as needed and click Save
2. Add Education
  1. On My Profile, click Add Education
  2. Enter:
    o School: Post University
    o Degree: Bachelor of Science (or your program)
    o Major: e.g., Finance, Marketing, Criminal Justice
    o Graduation Date: e.g., May 2026
3. Add Work & Volunteer Experience
  1. Scroll to Work Experience → Add Work Experience
  2. Fill in:
    o Employer Name, Job Title, City/State
    o Start and End Dates
    o Description: 3–5 bullets using action verbs and metrics
  3. Click Save and repeat for each relevant role
4. Add Skills
  • Scroll to Skills → Add Skills→ Type in 5–10 relevant skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Canva, Customer Service)
5. Add Career Interests
  1. Scroll to Career Interests → Edit
  2. Select:
    • Job Types: Internship, Part-Time, Full-Time
    • Locations: e.g., Hartford, CT; Remote
    • Roles: e.g., Data Analyst, Marketing Coordinator
    • Industries: e.g., Finance, Healthcare, Technology
Set Profile Visibility
  1. Click your initials/photo → Settings & Privacy
  2. Under Privacy, set Profile Visibility to Community

Search for Jobs & Internships
  1. Click Jobs in the top navigation
  2. Apply filters:
    o Job Type: Internship, Part-Time, Full-Time
    o Location: City, state or Remote
    o Employer Preference: Hiring at your school
  3. Save positions you’re interested in
  4. Apply on Handshake or follow employer instructions
Follow Employers
  1. Click Employers in the top navigation
  2. Search for organizations you want to track
  3. Click Follow to receive updates on openings and events
Register for Events
  1. Click Events in the top navigation
  2. Browse career fairs, info sessions, and workshops
  3. Click Register to reserve your spot
Message Employers
  1. Ensure your profile visibility is set to Community
  2. After applying or attending events, click Message on an employer’s page
  3. Write concise, professional messages referencing your interests