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Introducing Handshake's AI Skill Studio
Learn about Handshake's new AI Skill Studio offering available to candidates.
4 min
Basic Enterprise Quick tips
Managing on-campus interview schedules
Learn how to manage interview schedules after they've been approved by a school.
4 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Interviews
Finding qualified talent fast with job promotions
Watch this short 3 minute video to learn about promotions.
2 min
Premium Jobs Admin / Owner auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips
Handshake Pro Overview
Learn how to start maximizing your Handshake Pro subscription today!
5 min
auto-registration Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
How to use Talent List for messaging
Learn how to use Talent List for personalized outreach to high-potential candidates.
2 min
Premium Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
How to edit a job and extend the expiration date
Watch this video to see how easy it is to edit your job details, including your expiration date.
2 min
Premium Basic Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
Optimizing your job posts on Handshake
Learn about how to optimize your jobs to ensure they are attracting the right candidates.
3 min
Basic Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Platform basics
How to create an event
Learn how to create an event in just 3 min!
2 min
Premium Basic Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
How to build a segment
Learn how to build a segment to target a specific pool of candidates on Handshake
2 min
Premium Segments Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
How to assign seats and configure roles
Learn how to ensure your team has the correct roles and permissions.
1 min
Premium Admin / Owner auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips Platform basics Teammate management
Quick overview of Handshake
Learn about Handshake and how employers can start leveraging the platform
2 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Platform basics
Handshake Enterprise Overview
Learn key features available when your company upgrades to Handshake Enterprise
5 min
Premium Segments Campaigns Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips Platform basics
Understanding work authorization
Learn best practices for how to accurately display work authorization requirements in Handshake.
4 min
Premium Basic Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
Posting content on the Handshake Feed
Learn how to start posting content to build your brand and authentically connect with candidates.
2 min
Premium Basic Branding Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Feed
Enterprise Implementation success checklist
A PDF checklist available for download that walks through the key actions needed for a successful implementation.
Enterprise Downloadable resource PDF download
Overview of the Insights Dashboard
Login to Handshake to watch this short video walkthrough of the new Handshake Insights Dashboard experience.
5 min
Premium Analytics Admin / Owner auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips Platform basics
Building your brand page
Learn about how to maximize your company brand page on Handshake.
3 min
Premium Basic Branding Admin / Owner auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips Platform basics
Post a job on Handshake
Learn to post a job with Handshake's new job posting flow
2 min
Premium Basic Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
Building your brand on Handshake
Learn about 3 key features to start building your brand on Handshake
2 min
Premium Basic Branding Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
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Employer Academy overview one-pager
A PDF available for download that provides an overview of Academy offerings. Share with your internal teams so they can learn more about Handshake!
Basic Enterprise Platform basics PDF download
[Recording] Getting ready for Fall on Handshake
Recording of Handshake's Fall Planning Webinar from 8/27/26.
Recordings
Sourcing candidates using hiring intelligence
Learn how to leverage the source candidates tab to search for qualified talent.
3 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
Recruiting for education roles on Handshake
Strategies to engage qualified candidates for teaching and education-adjacent roles.
20 min
Premium Branding Segments Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) School network Enterprise Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Courses
[Recording] EA Live - Understanding the candidate experience
Recording of Handshake's April 2026 Employer Academy Live session
Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration School network Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Recordings
Messaging candidates using automated outreach
Learn how to run automated outreach to attract qualified candidates.
3 min
Basic Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
[Recording] October 2026 - Driving qualified candidates with promotions and automated outreach
Recording of Handshake's October 2026 Success Corner
Recordings
Use segments to target your sourcing
How to use segments to source talent on Handshake
25 min
Premium Segments Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Courses SHRM credits
Finding and registering for career fairs
Learn how to navigate the fairs tab on Handshake.
3 min
Premium Basic Career Fairs Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
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Adding screening questions to a job
Learn how to add screening questions to a job on Handshake.
2 min
Premium Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
Creating your schedule for a virtual career fair
Learn to set up your team's schedule for a virtual career fair in Handshake.
2 min
Premium Basic Career Fairs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
Dynamic campaigns in Handshake
Learn about the power of dynamic targeting and audience expansion
2 min
Premium Campaigns Admin / Owner auto-registration Enterprise Quick tips
Automated source codes
Learn how to set up sources codes to better track which applicants in your ATS are from Handshake.
3 min
Premium Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips
Pinning feed posts
Learn how to pin a feed post to your company brand page or subpage
2 min
Premium Branding Admin / Owner auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips Feed
How do I know if my job is approved at a school?
Learn the meaning of different job posting statuses in Handshake.
2 min
Premium Basic Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
Setting up event or fair check-in
Make checking in a breeze with QR codes or an event kiosk.
2 min
Premium Career Fairs Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
Running a candidate analysis
Learn how to run a candidate analysis in Handshake.
2 min
Premium Analytics Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
Working with Expert Assist
Learn how to best engage with Handshake's Expert Assist team.
3 min
Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips Platform basics
Using Handshake's Event mobile app
Leverage the Event mobile app to manage check-ins and evaluations.
2 min
Premium Career Fairs Events Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
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Handshake Enterprise Implementation Path
Onboarding path designed to help you get set up, start posting and promoting roles, and measure success with confidence.
4 Courses
Learning paths
Events and career fairs on Handshake
Everything you need to implement your event and career fair strategies.
20 min
Premium Basic Career Fairs Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses SHRM credits
Add reps on the Handshake mobile app
Learn how to easily add company representatives on the Handshake mobile app
1 min
Premium Career Fairs Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips Teammate management
[Recording] Building your early talent strategy on Handshake
Recording of Handshake's early talent strategy session for new users.
auto-registration Recordings
New to Handshake Enterprise
New to using Handshake? Here are the basics you need to know to get started.
40 min
Premium Segments Campaigns Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Courses
Posting jobs on Handshake
How to post jobs-- and ensure they're attracting the talent you want.
30 min
Premium Basic Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses SHRM credits
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How to build School Lists
Learn how to build custom School Lists to target specific schools
2 min
Premium Segments Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration School network Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
Configuring promotions settings
Login to Handshake to watch this short overview of promotions settings.
2 min
Premium Jobs Admin / Owner auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips
How to maximize ROI from your event strategy
Watch for quick best practices for your event strategy.
1 min
Premium Basic Career Fairs Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
Working with Handshake premium support
Learn how to best get product support from Team Handshake.
3 min
Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips Platform basics
Advanced or professional brand page
Learn about how to maximize your upgraded brand page.
3 min
Premium Branding Admin / Owner auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips
Claiming and managing a virtual fair schedule
Learn to manage your schedule when assigned to a virtual fair
2 min
Premium Basic Career Fairs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
New to Handshake
New to using Handshake Basic? Here are the basics you need to know to get started.
30 min
Basic Admin / Owner Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Standard) Courses
Use campaigns to connect with candidates
How to use campaigns to source talent on Handshake
20 min
Premium Campaigns Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Courses SHRM credits
Building an advocate program from the ground up
Why and how to start an advocate program using Handshake.
45 min
Premium ETAs Branding Admin / Owner Advocate Enterprise Courses
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Setting your promotions budget
This short 3 minute video talks through how to set your budget for promotions.
2 min
Premium Jobs Admin / Owner auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips
Sourcing with Talent List
How to use Talent List to find, filter, and engage with the talent you are looking to hire.
25 min
Premium Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Courses SHRM credits
Requesting schedules for on-campus interviews
Learn how to request an interview scheduling using Handshake's OCI tool
5 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Interviews
Virtually recruiting candidates
Learn and implement strategies for virtually recruiting talent using Talent Engagement Suite.
75 min
Premium Career Fairs Events Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Handshake badge eligible Courses Earn badges SHRM credits
Optimizing your employer brand on Handshake
Start building brand awareness with Handshake's key features.
30 min
Premium Basic Branding Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Handshake badge eligible Courses Earn badges SHRM credits
Advocate Quick Start
New to Handshake as an Advocate? Here's everything you need to know to get started.
15 min
Premium Advocate Enterprise Sourcing Courses
Analytics on Handshake
Use the Analytics to understand performance and make data driven decisions.
15 min
Premium Analytics Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Courses
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Live: Building your early talent strategy with Handshake Enterprise
A live monthly webinar for new Handshake customers that helps you craft your early talent strategy using Handshake Enterprise tools.
Live trainings
Leveraging the Handshake Events module (add-on)
Your onboarding guide to using the events add-on module in Handshake
35 min
Premium Career Fairs Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses
Grow your school network
How and why to grow your school network to reach more talent.
20 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) School network Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses
Messaging on Handshake
An overview of the messaging features on Handshake
20 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses
The candidate experience in Handshake
Learn about the candidate experience in Handshake.
3 min
Premium Basic Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Platform basics
Reviewing promotions performance
Learn how to review promotions metrics and view candidates sourced by promotions.
3 min
Basic Analytics Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
Using School Explorer
Learn how to use school explorer tool to expand your reach
2 min
Premium Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration School network Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
Configuring an XML job feed
Learn how to set up an XML job feed on Handshake.
2 min
Jobs Admin / Owner auto-registration Enterprise Quick tips
Showcasing your interns on the Handshake feed
Learn how to showcase your intern program on the feed
2 min
Basic Branding Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Feed
Sending messages with campaigns
Learn how to use campaigns to send targeted messages to candidates
2 min
Premium Campaigns Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Enterprise Sourcing Quick tips
How do I add or deactivate teammates?
Learn the different ways to get teammates into Handshake and connected to your company.
1 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner auto-registration Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips Platform basics Teammate management
[Recording] EA Live - Sourcing with tools on Handshake
Recording of Handshake's July 2026 Employer Academy Live session
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Configuring your team's permissions
Ensure your team is set up for success with the appropriate permissions on Handshake.
5 min
Premium Admin / Owner Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Courses Teammate management
Finding qualified candidates with promotions and automated outreach
Use new sourcing tools to reach qualified talent fast.
25 min
Basic Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Enterprise Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses
Participating in virtual events and career fairs on Handshake
What company representatives need to know to participate in virtual events on Handshake
15 min
Premium Basic Career Fairs Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative Enterprise Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses SHRM credits
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Milestone 1: Getting started with Handshake Enterprise
Learn how to set up your Handshake Enterprise account, align your team, and complete the core implementation tasks you need to get ready for launch.
30 min
Milestone 3: Promoting your opportunities
Discover how to promote your jobs, events, and brand on Handshake so more of the right students see and engage with your opportunities.
35 min
Milestone 2: Posting jobs that drive quality applicants
Learn how to create and target Handshake job postings that attract the right early talent and set you up for strong applicant quality.
30 min
Milestone 4: Measuring success and optimizing your Handshake strategy
Learn how to use Handshake’s built-in analytics and learning resources to measure your results, refine your strategy, and build sustainable weekly workflows.
20 min
Milestone 1: Getting started with Handshake Enterprise
Learn how to set up your Handshake Enterprise account, align your team, and complete the core implementation tasks you need to get ready for launch.
30 min
Milestone 3: Promoting your opportunities
Discover how to promote your jobs, events, and brand on Handshake so more of the right students see and engage with your opportunities.
35 min
Milestone 2: Posting jobs that drive quality applicants
Learn how to create and target Handshake job postings that attract the right early talent and set you up for strong applicant quality.
30 min
Milestone 4: Measuring success and optimizing your Handshake strategy
Learn how to use Handshake’s built-in analytics and learning resources to measure your results, refine your strategy, and build sustainable weekly workflows.
20 min