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Completing Your Handshake Profile Successfully

Apr 4, 2025

How to Complete Your Profile on Handshake

Introduction

  • Overview of the importance of completing your profile on Handshake.
  • Benefits include connecting with employers and staying updated with events and opportunities.

Basic Profile Requirements

  • Profile Photo: Ensure you have a clear, professional photo.
  • School Year: Update your current academic year.
  • Experience: Include at least one job or experience (leadership roles, volunteer work, club membership, etc.).

Career and Industry Interests

  • Update your career and industry interests to stay informed about relevant events and opportunities.

Driving Profile Completion

  • Primary Education: Ensure your educational background is updated.
  • Work and Volunteer Experience: Add relevant work and volunteer roles.
  • Organizations: List any organizations you are a part of.
  • Skills: Highlight skills relevant to your career interests.
  • Documents: Upload important documents like your resume.
  • Courses: Include any courses that are pertinent to your career path.
  • Profile Picture: A clear headshot or professional photo.
  • Journey and Projects: Document any projects or personal journey relevant to your career.

Profile Visibility Settings

  • Community Setting: Set your profile to "community" to connect with employers and other students.
  • Employers can only view your profile if set to "community" or "employers."
  • A complete profile increases the chance of being proactively reached out to by employers.

Conclusion

  • Aim for a 100% completion of your profile to maximize the potential of connecting with job opportunities and events.
  • Regularly update your profile to keep it relevant and attractive to potential employers.