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Handshake’s Early Talent Award winners build best-in-class recruiting programs by taking advantage of all the capabilities Handshake offers. The following courses will help you level-up your skills and employ best practices in Handshake so you can become an employer of choice, no matter the size of your team.

Building an advocate program from the ground up

Why and how to start an advocate program using Handshake.

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Optimizing your employer brand on Handshake

Start building brand awareness with Handshake's key features.

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Posting jobs on Handshake

How to post jobs-- and ensure they're attracting the talent you want.

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Dynamic campaigns in Handshake

Learn about the power of dynamic targeting and audience expansion

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Sourcing with Talent List

How to use Talent List to find, filter, and engage with the talent you are looking to hire.

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Setting up event or fair check-in

Make checking in a breeze with QR codes or an event kiosk.

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Events and career fairs on Handshake

Everything you need to implement your event and career fair strategies.

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Attaching jobs to feed posts

Learn how to attach a job to a post on the Handshake feed

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Basic brand page

Learn about how to maximize your company brand page on Handshake.

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Use campaigns to connect with candidates

How to use campaigns to source talent on Handshake

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Use segments to target your sourcing

How to use segments to source talent on Handshake

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Advocate Quick Start

New to Handshake as an Advocate? Here's everything you need to know to get started.

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Leveraging the Handshake Events module (add-on)

Your onboarding guide to using the events add-on module in Handshake

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Optimizing your job posts on Handshake

Learn about how to optimize your jobs to ensure they are attracting the right candidates.

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Setting your promotions budget

This short 3 minute video talks through how to set your budget for promotions.

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Claiming and managing a virtual fair schedule

Learn to manage your schedule when assigned to a virtual fair

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[Recording] EA Live - Building segments

Recording of Handshake's November 2025 Employer Academy Live session

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Handshake Pro Overview

Learn how to start maximizing your Handshake Pro subscription today!

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Posting content on the Handshake Feed

Learn how to start posting content to build your brand and authentically connect with candidates.

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Virtual Live Training: Handshake Basic Summer Series

Join our three-part live, virtual summer series built for Basic employers.

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Post a job on Handshake

Learn to post a job using Handshake's AI tools

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Quick overview of Handshake

Learn about Handshake and how employers can start leveraging the platform

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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.

Messaging on Handshake

An overview of the messaging features on Handshake

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Configuring your team's permissions

Ensure your team is set up for success with the appropriate permissions on Handshake.

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New to Handshake

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

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Analytics on Handshake

Use the Analytics to understand performance and make data driven decisions.

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Participating in virtual events and career fairs on Handshake

What company representatives need to know to participate in virtual events on Handshake

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Grow your school network

How and why to grow your school network to reach more talent.

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Recruiting Teachers on Handshake

Strategies to engage qualified candidates for teaching and education-adjacent roles.

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Virtually recruiting candidates

Learn and implement strategies for virtually recruiting talent using Talent Engagement Suite.

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How to create an event

Learn how to create an event in just 3 min!

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Handshake Enterprise Overview

Learn key features available when your company upgrades to Handshake Enterprise

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Sending messages with campaigns

Learn how to use campaigns to send targeted messages to candidates

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Configuring an XML job feed

Learn how to set up an XML job feed on Handshake.

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How do I transfer ownership of my company profile?

Learn how to assign a new owner of a company profile

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How to assign seats and configure roles

Learn how to ensure your team has the correct roles and permissions.

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How to build School Lists

Learn how to build custom School Lists to target specific schools

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Using Handshake's Event mobile app

Leverage the Event mobile app to manage check-ins and evaluations.

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Add reps on the Handshake mobile app

Learn how to easily add company representatives on the Handshake mobile app

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Using Job Matches

Find your perfect fit and watch how Job Matches connects you with pre-qualified candidates.

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Configuring promotions settings

Login to Handshake to watch this short overview of promotions settings.

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Creating your schedule for a virtual career fair

Learn to set up your team's schedule for a virtual career fair in Handshake.

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Adding screening questions to a job

Learn how to add screening questions to a job on Handshake.

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Using School Explorer

Learn how to use school explorer tool to expand your reach

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Understanding work authorization

Learn best practices for how to accurately display work authorization requirements in Handshake.

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Building your brand on Handshake

Learn about 3 key features to start building your brand on Handshake

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The candidate experience in Handshake

Learn about the candidate experience in Handshake.

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Running a candidate analysis

Learn how to run a candidate analysis in Handshake.

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How do I know if my job is approved at a school?

Learn the meaning of different job posting statuses in Handshake.

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How to use Talent List for messaging

Learn how to use Talent List for personalized outreach to high-potential candidates.

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Working with Handshake premium support

Learn how to best get product support from Team Handshake.

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How to maximize ROI from your event strategy

Watch for quick best practices for your event strategy.

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Finding qualified talent fast with job promotions

Watch this short 3 minute video to learn about promotions.

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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.

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Overview of the Insights Dashboard

Login to Handshake to watch this short video walkthrough of the new Handshake Insights Dashboard experience.

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Advanced or professional brand page

Learn about how to maximize your upgraded brand page.

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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.

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Working with Expert Assist

Learn how to best engage with Handshake's Expert Assist team.

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Pinning feed posts

Learn how to pin a feed post to your company brand page or subpage

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Finding and registering for career fairs

Learn how to navigate the fairs tab on Handshake.

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[PDF Download] Summer Intern Handshake Feed Playbook

A PDF resource available for download, covering best practices and recommendations for activating your interns to post on the Handshake feed.

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Showcasing your interns on the Handshake feed

Learn how to showcase your intern program on the feed

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How do I add or deactivate teammates?

Learn the different ways to get teammates into Handshake and connected to your company.

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How to build a segment

Learn how to build a segment to target a specific pool of candidates on Handshake

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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.

New to Handshake Enterprise

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.