Section 4.2: Handshake Guide and Training
What is Handshake?
Handshake is a digital career services platform where students and alumni can:
- Search for jobs and internships
- Access career resources
- Network with employers
Build an effective profile
- Upload a professional photo
- Write a compelling headline and summary
- List your skills, experiences, and education
Explore Opportunities
- Use keywords to search for relevant positions.
- Set up job alerts for new opportunities.
- Apply filters to narrow down results.
Networking Tips
- Attend virtual career fairs and workshops.
- Connect with recruiters and other students.
- Engage in meaningful conversations and
follow up.
How to join Handshake and Set up a profile
- Visit the Handshake website.
- Click “Sign up”
- Look for the “sign up” button, usually located in the top right corner of the page.
- Enter your email address
- Sign up with your school email. Use your “stu.hostos.cuny.edu” email to get quick to get quicker access.
- Select Hostos
- Create a password
- Set up your password. There is an 8 character minimum.
- Set up a profile
- Fill in the required information: Name, major, school, graduation month and year, and EMPLID.
- Confirm by email
- Handshake will send you an email confirmation. Open the email and click on the confirmation link.
- Explore and apply
- Once your account is set up, start exploring events, resources, and job and internship opportunities.
- Access the app
- For mobile access, download the Handshake app.
