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Success starts with (a) Handshake

Handshake is the ultimate platform for connecting over 7 million students and alumni from over 1100 universities with the platform’s 500k+ employers. Handshake enables our students and alumni to:

  • Seamlessly search, view, and apply for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, and internships;
  • Quickly build a rich profile to stand out to employers when they search for candidates;
  • View and register for career events, including workshops and career fairs;
  • Research employers in their major and see reviews from former employees.
To take your career to the next level, sign-up for Handshake using your Upstate email address and password. Then download the Handshake app from the App Store or Google Play to have your career in the palm of your hand!

For your Handshake QuickStart guide, tips on crafting the perfect profile to get employers reach out to you, to see how to search and apply for jobs and internships as well as register for career events such as workshops and career fairs, see our Handshake User Guide and contact us if you have questions.