Handshake

• A centralized space to meet employers, discover events, and search and apply for jobs 
• You will receive targeted email communications about upcoming events, job and internship opportunities, and even major or classification specific resources
• As a UT Austin alumnus, you will have access to Handshake as a job search resource in perpetuity 

As an enrolled UT Austin student, you will have access to a Handshake account. Sign up with your UT EID here. For more details on claiming and setting up your account, watch this video.  If you have questions regarding your Handshake account, email hireutexas@austin.utexas.edu. 

Keeping your Handshake profile up to date and accurate is important, especially when you are actively searching for jobs or internships. Adding details about your job interests to your profile allows Handshake to recommend more relevant positions to you and increases your chances of employers finding you. 

These details include: 

• Job type: select part-time job, full-time job, or internship. Looking for a part-time job for now and an internship for next summer? You can select more than one job type, and Handshake will share recommendations for each.
• Cities: choose the places that you’d like to work in or near to help narrow down your search. 
• Roles: select at least three job roles that interest you. Handshake will give you suggestions based on your major, school and city. 
• Industries: select any industries that you are interested in to distinguish yourself to employers 

Other ways to enhance your profile:

• Upload your resume 
• Include information about your work experience, extra curricular activities, organizations and volunteerism you are involved in, and specific skills and certifications you have
• Add a professional photo 
• Update your profile regularly 

Handshake has a variety of uses for students and alumni:

• Download the Handshake mobile app to have all of the great features of Handshake on the go 
• Save jobs that interest you and recieve application reminders. This also allows you to keep track of what options are available in the job market. 
• Apply for jobs, both on and off-campus. Use search filters to narrow your options down to what you are looking for. 
• Message recruiters, peers, and employees in positions you are interested in to gain more insight into the companies, feilds, or positions you are interested in. 
• Sign up for events like panels, professional development workshops, and employer info sessions.  These events are hosted by Liberal Arts Career Services and other UT partners as well as by employers themselves and often take place in person and virtually. 
• Make appointments with Liberal Arts Career Services career coaches for guidance in navigating your career preparation journey. 
• Follow employers you are interested in to keep up to date with their hiring
• Leave a review of a previous job or internship position you held to help other Handshake users know more about the position or the organiation you worked with.
• Read Handshake blog posts to learn more about how to best use the platform