Handshake Student Guide

To access Handshake

• Log into your ERNIE account and click the yellow Handshake icon that says “Student & Alumni Jobs/Internships” on the right side of your homepage.
• Click the icon to be automatically logged into the system.

Upload your Documents

• Put your cursor over your name in the top right corner then click Documents.
• Click on the Select from Computer link or drag and drop a PDF or Word doc.
• Click the Browse button to find your document.
• Rename your document (if applicable) and select the Document Type from the drop down menu then Add Document.
• It will take a few seconds to upload in the system.

There are several options once your resume is uploaded:

• Feature on Profile – Resume will now be visible on profile once approved by Center for Career and Professional Development staff.
• Build Profile from Resume – Your profile will be built based on all the components of your resume. You will need to approve all of the sections (in gray).
• Edit Document – Can change your resume’s name, document type, make the resume public, upload a new resume, and/or add a description.

Update your Profile

• Click the Jobs link on the top toolbar.
• Fill in the search criteria to narrow down your job search or just review all available positions in the system.
• Click on the job title to review the job description and application requirements.
• Click the star to favorite a job or company.
• Put your cursor over your name and select My Profile.
• You will see sections containing Education, Work Experience, Organizations/Extracurricular, Courses, Projects, Skills, Social Links and Short Bio.
• Each section will have an [Edit] link.
• Quickly update your profile by uploading your resume and building profile from that document.
• After your profile is complete, select Make Profile Public so that employers can search for you.

Searching for Jobs, Internships and Co-ops

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