New to Handshake

New to using Handshake? Here are the basics you need to know to get started.

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About this course

This course is designed for users who are new to the platform and covers essential topics to facilitate onboarding. It includes a series of brief training modules covering topics such as user roles, school connections, posting jobs, attending jobs and fairs and building your brand on Handshake.

 

The course covers:

  • An overview of Handshake and key action items to get set up
  • Basics of building your employer brand 
  • How to post jobs, create events and register for career fairs 
  • Introduction to messaging tools on Handshake

 


 

Who should take this course? New employer users looking for a quick start guide on the basics of the Handshake platform. 

 

Note: Employers leveraging Handshake's Talent Engagement Suite are encouraged to take the full onboarding training path - Handshake 101: On-Demand for a deep dive on what is available to TES customers. 

Curriculum30 min

  • Getting started
  • Welcome to Handshake!
  • Understanding role types
  • Overview of Handshake interface
  • Action items
  • 1. Fill out your profile
  • 2. Review your notification preferences
  • 3. Review your school connections
  • 4. Organize your school connections
  • Employer brand
  • Building your brand on Handshake
  • Posting on the Handshake Feed
  • Jobs, events and fairs
  • Posting jobs
  • Events and fairs
  • Sourcing and engaging with messages
  • Messaging options in Handshake
  • What's Next
  • 🧠 Active practice
  • Additional training and resources
  • ⚠️ Feedback

About this course

This course is designed for users who are new to the platform and covers essential topics to facilitate onboarding. It includes a series of brief training modules covering topics such as user roles, school connections, posting jobs, attending jobs and fairs and building your brand on Handshake.

 

The course covers:

  • An overview of Handshake and key action items to get set up
  • Basics of building your employer brand 
  • How to post jobs, create events and register for career fairs 
  • Introduction to messaging tools on Handshake

 


 

Who should take this course? New employer users looking for a quick start guide on the basics of the Handshake platform. 

 

Note: Employers leveraging Handshake's Talent Engagement Suite are encouraged to take the full onboarding training path - Handshake 101: On-Demand for a deep dive on what is available to TES customers. 

Curriculum30 min

  • Getting started
  • Welcome to Handshake!
  • Understanding role types
  • Overview of Handshake interface
  • Action items
  • 1. Fill out your profile
  • 2. Review your notification preferences
  • 3. Review your school connections
  • 4. Organize your school connections
  • Employer brand
  • Building your brand on Handshake
  • Posting on the Handshake Feed
  • Jobs, events and fairs
  • Posting jobs
  • Events and fairs
  • Sourcing and engaging with messages
  • Messaging options in Handshake
  • What's Next
  • 🧠 Active practice
  • Additional training and resources
  • ⚠️ Feedback