Instructions for Setting Up an Employer Account

Getting Started with Handshake: Employer Guide 

1. Create a user account 
   You will need a user account in order to log in and use Handshake. If you've received an invite from a school or a colleague, you can use the link provided in the email to create your account. If you're signing up without an invite, go to  
   Sign up as an Employer | Handshake (joinhandshake.com) to create an employer account. Refer to Create an Employer User Account, Join a Company, and Connect with Schools.
   
   
2. Join your existing company on Handshake or create a new one
   In order to take any action with schools, you must first be connected to your company profile on Handshake. After you've confirmed your account, you will be prompted to select your company and request a connection. If your company is already in Handshake, your company will populate as an option to select from. If it is not, you should see the option to create a new company profile. Learn How to Create a New Company Profile.
   
   
3. Request to connect with schools
   You must request and receive approval from a school prior to posting jobs or events to their students. You can choose schools during the account creation process or any time afterward. When choosing schools, we recommend starting with only 10-20 until your company is established on Handshake. For additional details, refer to School Network Management.
   
   
4. Customize your profile
   A well-crafted user and company profile plays a vital role in shaping your brand and building rapport and trust with our students and school partners. Put your best foot forward with a complete user and company profile. 
   
   
5. Set notification preferences
   While there are default notification settings enabled, you may customize how and when you receive communication from Handshake. To learn more, refer to Default Notification Preferences (Employers).
   
   
6. Build your recruiting skills
   Pathfinders arms you with the strategies, tools, and latest data required to surpass your goals in sourcing, recruiting, and ultimately hiring the right talent for your organization. Explore our free courses here
   
   
7. Take action
   Once you've connected to one or more schools, you will be able to post jobs, request on-campus interview schedules, manage your applicants, and more.