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[Recording] Handshake 101 for Essentials: Webinar On-demand
Getting started with Talent Essentials - On-demand webinar
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[Recording] Getting ready for Fall with Handshake (7/31)
Recording of Handshake's "Getting ready for Fall" webinar from 7/31
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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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
Using Job Matches
Find your perfect fit and watch how Job Matches connects you with pre-qualified candidates.
1 min
Premium Basic Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
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Configuring an XML job feed
Learn how to set up an XML job feed on Handshake.
2 min
Jobs Admin / Owner auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Quick tips
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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 Talent Engagement Suite Courses
New to Handshake: Talent Engagement Suite
New to using Handshake? Here are the basics you need to know to get started.
40 min
Premium Segments Campaigns Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Talent Engagement Suite Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Courses
Analytics on Handshake
Use the Analytics to understand performance and make data driven decisions.
15 min
Premium Analytics Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Courses
Advocate Quick Start
New to Handshake as an Advocate? Here's everything you need to know to get started.
15 min
Premium Advocate Talent Engagement Suite Sourcing Courses
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) Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Courses SHRM credits
Use segments to target your sourcing
How to use segments to source talent on Handshake
25 min
Premium Segments Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Talent Engagement Suite Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Courses SHRM credits
Running a candidate analysis
Learn how to run a candidate analysis in Handshake.
2 min
Premium Analytics Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
Advanced or professional brand page
Learn about how to maximize your upgraded brand page.
3 min
Premium Branding Admin / Owner auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips
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 Talent Engagement Suite Sourcing Quick tips
How do I transfer ownership of my company profile?
Learn how to assign a new owner of a company profile
1 min
Premium Admin / Owner auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Quick tips
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
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) Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Handshake badge eligible Courses Earn badges SHRM credits
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips Platform basics Teammate management
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips Teammate management
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) 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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips Feed
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
Basic brand page
Learn about how to maximize your company brand page on Handshake.
3 min
Premium Basic Branding Admin / Owner auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Quick tips Platform basics
What is Talent Engagement Suite?
Learn key features available when your company upgrades to Handshake's Talent Engagement Suite.
5 min
Premium Segments Campaigns Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips Platform basics
Post a job and send a campaign
Learn to post a job and send a targeted campaign using Handshake's AI tools for effective, quick job placements.
2 min
Premium Segments Jobs Campaigns Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) 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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips Platform basics Teammate management
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Feed
Messaging on Handshake
An overview of the messaging features on Handshake
20 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses
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 Talent Engagement Suite Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
Attaching jobs to feed posts
Learn how to attach a job to a post on the Handshake feed
2 min
Premium Basic Branding Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Feed
Post a job on Handshake
Learn to post a job using Handshake's AI tools
2 min
Premium Basic Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
The candidate experience in Handshake
Learn about the candidate experience in Handshake.
3 min
Premium Basic Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Platform basics
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses SHRM credits
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 Talent Engagement Suite 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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses
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) Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Courses SHRM credits
Configuring your team's permissions
Ensure your team is set up for success with the appropriate permissions on Handshake.
5 min
Premium Admin / Owner Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Courses Teammate management
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Recruiting Teachers on Handshake
Strategies to engage qualified candidates for teaching and education-adjacent roles.
15 min
Premium Branding Segments Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Courses
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) Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses SHRM credits
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 Talent Engagement Suite Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Feed
[Recording] Building segments
Recording of Handshake's November 2025 Employer Academy Live session
Recordings
Live: TES Office Hours
Want to chat with an expert? Join a live group Q&A with a Customer Success Manager.
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Live trainings
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) 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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Courses 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) Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Handshake badge eligible Courses Earn badges SHRM credits
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 Talent Engagement Suite Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) 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 Talent Engagement Suite Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips Platform basics
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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Quick tips
Dynamic campaigns in Handshake
Learn about the power of dynamic targeting and audience expansion
2 min
Premium Campaigns Admin / Owner auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite 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 Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
How do I edit my job posting?
Watch this video to see how easy it is to keep your job postings current and attract the best candidates.
2 min
Premium Basic Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration Talent Engagement Suite Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard) Quick tips
Live: Essentials Office Hours
Want to chat with an expert? Join a live group Q&A with a Customer Success Manager.
Not currently available
Live trainings