To post a job as an employer on Handshake, log into your approved employer account, click Jobs in the left navigation bar, and select the Create job button in the upper-right corner. Fill out the basic info, job description, target schools, and applicant requirements, then click Post job.
Steps to Post a Job
- Navigate to Job Creation: Click Jobs on the left menu, then select Create job (or use the shortcut on your home dashboard).
- Enter Basic Information: Add the job title, employment type (full-time, part-time, internship), and location (onsite, remote, or hybrid).
- Add the Description: Paste your job description. You can check the box to automatically fill the form fields based on your text or fill them in manually.
- Set Qualifications: Define candidate preferences such as required graduation dates, major categories, or specific skills.
- Choose Application Method: Decide whether candidates apply directly through Handshake or via an external applicant tracking system (ATS) link.
- Select Schools: Choose which university networks or individual school partners will receive the job posting.
- Review and Submit: Preview the posting from a student's perspective and click Post job to send it out for school approvals.
