Introduction to Handshake
Indiana State University is one of more than 1,400 colleges and universities across the United States that uses Handshake as their talent and recruitment management system.
Handshake is a user-friendly system that neatly organizes information on employers, students, jobs, and recruiting events, with search and reporting features that can streamline the job search and hiring processes. All Sycamores receive a Handshake account once they have registered for classes and have access through their alumni status.
Handshake for Students:
Handshake is the Career Center's career management software connecting students, alumni, and employers to employment events and job postings. This online service provides access to:
- Schedule virtual and in-person career coaching appointments
- Review thousands of job postings
- View on-campus employer interviews
- Register for career fairs
**New Indiana State University students** will automatically gain access to Handshake once the semester officially starts. Any requests for early access will not be permitted.
***PLEASE NOTE: Resumes and cover letters uploaded to Handshake will not be critiqued by Career Center staff. Distance/online students and alumni can make phone and online appointments. Please email resumes and job descriptions ahead of your appointment directly to the staff member you will be meeting with. If you have a phone appointment, please call (812) 237-5000 at the time of your appointment.
Handshake for Employers:
There are several benefits for companies to join Handshake. These benefits include:
- Free basic employer account provides access to university recruiting services such as Career Fair communication and registration, interview scheduling, and direct messaging to students
- Connect with multiple Handshake schools across the country in one location with a few clicks
- Post open internships and jobs once and share them with multiple schools
- Proactively search for the ideal candidate for your open positions based on student demographic data in the platform
- Maximize your recruiting budget by streamlining your university outreach
Follow this link to sign up for Handshake: http://indstate.joinhandshake.com/register and start finding great Sycamore candidates today!
Step-by-step instructions for how to create a Handshake account can be found here:
How to Create an Employer User Account, Join a Company, and Connect with Schools