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How To Get Started As An Employer In Handshake

Create an account
To use Handshake, you will need a user account. Go to
https://app.joinhandshake.com/employer_registrations/new
Steps on how to create your Employer account
- Email Address
- Password (create a new password)
  - Passwords on Handshake must: Contain eight characters or more
    - Note: passwords are not encrypted.
Click the blue button Sign Up, and on the next page, enter the following information:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Phone Number
  - A phone number is required to provide a point of contact for career centers. This information isn’t visible to students.
- Job Title
  - Enter your job title and not the job you are recruiting for.
  - Country
- This information is collected to ensure that Handshake can observe all relevant practices in your country.
- Tell us the types of candidates you would like to find
  - Note: while there isn’t a way to add categories to this list, you may choose from additional major categories in the Preferences tab of your job posting.
- Add your Alma Mater
  - School Name
    - Type to search, or click the dropdown menu to search for and select your school.
  - Grad Year
  - Click the dropdown menu to select your grad year.
    - Note: if your Alma Mater is partnered with Handshake, an alumni contact entry will be automatically created at your Alma Mater.

Click the blue button Save and continue. A popup will appear with the Handshake Employer
Guidelines, which include our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

It’s important that you review the guidelines and linked resources before you proceed.

You should receive a confirmation email once you Click the blue button Save and continue.

Once you’ve connected to one or more schools, you can post jobs, request on-campus interview schedules, manage your applicants, and more.

Are you ready to post your first job, and do you need help? Contact Antonio Riggs at [email protected]