Ready to use Handshake like an Early Talent Award winner?

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.
45 min
Premium ETAs Branding Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) TES Recruiter (Advanced)
Optimizing your employer brand on Handshake
Start building brand awareness on Handshake by leveraging these key features
22 min
Premium Basic ETAs Branding Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Posting jobs on Handshake
How to post jobs-- and ensure they're attracting the talent you want.
30 min
Premium Basic ETAs Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
How to create an event
Learn how to create an event in just 2 min!
2 min
Premium Basic Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Add reps on the Handshake mobile app
Ensure your team's smooth participation at events and career fairs. Learn how to easily add company representatives on the Handshake mobile app in just 60 seconds!
1 min
Premium Career Fairs Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced)
Using Handshake's Event mobile app
Got an upcoming event or career fair? Leverage Handshake's Event mobile app to manage your team's participation and stay organized.
2 min
Premium Career Fairs Events Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced)
How do I add teammates to my company?
Wondering how to add your teammates to Handshake? Watch this short video to learn the different ways to get your teammates into Handshake and connected to your company profile.
1 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Posting content on the Handshake Feed
Learn how to start posting content on the Handshake Feed to build your brand and authentically connect with candidates.
2 min
Premium Basic Branding Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
How do I transfer ownership of my company profile?
Do you need to transfer ownership of your company profile to someone else? Learn how to assign a new owner of a company profile in Handshake in just 1 minute!
1 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic)
Quick overview of Handshake
Learn about what Handshake is and how employers can start leveraging the platform
2 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
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 TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced)
How to maximize ROI from your event strategy
Get the most out of your events! Watch for quick best practices for your event strategy.
1 min
Premium Basic Career Fairs Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
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 TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
How to use Talent List for messaging
Learn how to use Talent List for personalized outreach to high-potential candidates.
2 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
How do I know if my job is approved at a school?
Unsure if your job has been approved? Watch this short video to learn the meaning of different job posting statuses in Handshake (Approved, Pending, In Progress).
2 min
Premium Basic Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Craft compelling campaign messages to attract top talent
Stop sending generic messages and learn how to personalize outreach with variables and clear CTAs for maximum impact.
1 min
Premium Campaigns Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing
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 TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
How to build your School Lists
Learn how to build custom School Lists in Handshake to target specific universities for your job postings and outreach.
2 min
Premium Segments Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration School Network Management TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced)
Analytics on Handshake
How to use the Analytics tab to understand your performance and make data driven decisions.
16 min
Premium Analytics Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) TES Recruiter (Advanced)
Use segments to target your sourcing
How to use segments to source talent on Handshake.
17 min
Premium Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) TES Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced)
New to Handshake
New to using Handshake? Here's everything you need to know to get started.
23 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Grow your school network to find the right talent
How and why to grow your school network to reach more-- and more qualified-- early talent.
28 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) School Network Management TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Virtually recruiting candidates
Implement the strategies and best practices for virtually recruiting early talent using Handshake's Talent Engagement Suite.
68 min
Premium Career Fairs Events Jobs Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Recruiter (Advanced)
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 TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Reach the right candidates with Talent List
Learn how to filter and message ideal prospects using Talent List.
2 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
[Recording]: CSM Corner: November 2024 - Unlock the power of candidate attribution
Learn how you can get a full-picture attribution view, and best inform your future hiring strategy.
Live: Handshake Events
Unlock student connections with Handshake Events - Live Training
[Recording] Essentials - Getting ready for fall with Handshake
Everything you need to know to have a successful fall recruiting season in Handshake
[Recording] - Getting ready for fall with Handshake
Everything you need to know to have a successful fall recruiting season in Handshake
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Learn valuable strategies and approaches to get the most out of Handshake. These videos cover effective workflows, common pitfalls to avoid, and overall best practices for success.
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Live: Handshake 101
Getting started with the Talent Engagement Suite - Live Training
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Check out these videos for troubleshooting tips and answers to FAQs.
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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 Basic Admin / Owner Owner (Basic)
Sourcing with Talent List
How to use Talent List to find, filter, and engage with the talent you are looking to hire.
28 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
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[Recording] CSM Corner: April 2024 - End Spring strong and keep up the momentum
Recording of Handshake's April 2024 CSM Corner, covering best practices from one of our Customer Success Managers as well as tactical tips for wrapping up your Spring recruiting efforts to make the most of Handshake during the "quieter" Summer months.
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Use campaigns to connect with candidates
How to use campaigns to source talent on Handshake.
20 min
Premium Campaigns Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing
Live: TES Office Hours
Want to chat with an expert? Join a live group Q&A with a Customer Success Manager.
[Recording] Messaging strategies and best practices in Handshake
Make the most of your Handshake messages and campaigns to drive candidate engagement throughout the year
Participating in virtual events and career fairs on Handshake
What Advocates and Representatives need to know to participate in events on Handshake
13 min
Premium Basic Career Fairs Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) Representative TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
[Recording] Webinar: Elevate your brand on Handshake to attract early talent
How to start your journey toward building a powerful employer brand on Handshake.
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 TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
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Get step-by-step instructions for completing specific tasks within Handshake. These videos provide you with how-to instructions to help you accomplish what you need quickly!
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Handshake 101: On-demand
On-demand training path for those launching their partnership with Handshake's Talent Engagement Suite.
5 Courses
Premium
Messaging on Handshake
An overview of the messaging features on Handshake
19 min
Premium Basic Admin / Owner Advocate Recruiter (Sourcer) TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Events and career fairs on Handshake
Everything you need to implement your event and career fair strategies on Handshake.
44 min
Premium Basic Career Fairs Events Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
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[Recording] Handshake Events: On-demand
Unlock student connections with Handshake Events - On-demand webinar
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Below you will find recordings from live trainings
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[Recording] Handshake 101: Webinar On-demand
Getting started with the Talent Engagement Suite - Ondemand webinar
[Recording] CSM Corner: October 2024 - Building your brand with early talent
Listen to our CSM led best practices webinar to learn how to leverage Handshake to build your employer brand
Live: Essentials Office Hours
Want to chat with an expert? Join a live group Q&A with a Customer Success Manager.
Live: Customer Success Corner (April 2025) - Spring cleaning with Handshake
Join Handshake's Customer Success Team for our first Customer Success Corner of the year! In this session, we'll guide you through the essentials of wrapping up your spring recruiting season
Live Training
Advocate Quick Start
New to Handshake as an Advocate? Here's everything you need to know to get started.
16 min
Premium Advocate TES Sourcing
How do I edit my job posting?
Need to update or revise an existing 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 TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Owner (Basic) Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Campaigns throughout the seasons
Recruiting isn't seasonal! Review these tips for building year-round campaigns that engage students at every stage, from first-year exploration to senior job searches.
1 min
Premium Campaigns Admin / Owner Recruiter (Sourcer) auto-registration TES Talent Essentials (Paid) Sourcing
Connecting with Schools and Posting Jobs
Understand the power of the Handshake network and how to post jobs
21 min
Analytics and Additional Resources
Understand what success looks like with your Handshake account and continue to expand your skills and expertise.
5 min
Segments, Campaigns, Job Matches and Talent List
Learn how to leverage the advanced features to drive success for your early talent recruiting strategy.
27 min
Getting Started on Handshake
Get started with this introduction to the Talent Engagement Suite and start setting up your account.
30 min
Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Events and Career Fairs
Learn how to engage with talent at career fairs and organize recruiting events using Handshake
11 min
Connecting with Schools and Posting Jobs
Understand the power of the Handshake network and how to post jobs
21 min
Analytics and Additional Resources
Understand what success looks like with your Handshake account and continue to expand your skills and expertise.
5 min
Segments, Campaigns, Job Matches and Talent List
Learn how to leverage the advanced features to drive success for your early talent recruiting strategy.
27 min
Getting Started on Handshake
Get started with this introduction to the Talent Engagement Suite and start setting up your account.
30 min
Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Events and Career Fairs
Learn how to engage with talent at career fairs and organize recruiting events using Handshake
11 min
Connecting with Schools and Posting Jobs
Understand the power of the Handshake network and how to post jobs
21 min
Analytics and Additional Resources
Understand what success looks like with your Handshake account and continue to expand your skills and expertise.
5 min
Segments, Campaigns, Job Matches and Talent List
Learn how to leverage the advanced features to drive success for your early talent recruiting strategy.
27 min
Getting Started on Handshake
Get started with this introduction to the Talent Engagement Suite and start setting up your account.
30 min
Recruiter (Advanced) Recruiter (Standard)
Events and Career Fairs
Learn how to engage with talent at career fairs and organize recruiting events using Handshake
11 min