Handshake

1. Visit the Handshake Login webpage.
2. Select “Syracuse University Single Sign On (Current Students and Career Staff)” and enter your Syracuse University email and password.
3. Following, in as little as five minutes complete your profile and access the entire platform.
4. The Handshake mobile app is available on the App Store and Google Play.

For additional support, please see our dedicated Handshake Answers Page.

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. Select your name in the top right corner and then select “My Profile.”
3. Add at least one entry to your Skills, Work Experience and Organizations sections. To further boost your profile, you should also include preferences in the Looking For section.

To ensure your profile is visible to employers and peers:

1. Select your name in the top right corner and then select “Settings.”
2. Scroll down to “Privacy.”
3. Select “Community.”
4. (Optional) Select your preference for your profile to be shareable outside the Handshake community.
5. Select “Save Update” at the bottom of the webpage.

Handshake Settings allow you to tailor your Handshake experiences to your preferences or needs in the system. The following are recommended changes you should make to get the most out of your experience.

Account Information: Adding an Alternate Email Address

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. Click on your account icon in the upper-right corner of the Handshake screen, then click on “Settings” from the menu.
3. On the page that loads, scroll down to the bottom of the Account Information section to “Emails” and click on the link “+ Add another email”.
4. A text box will appear in that space — enter the non-Syracuse University email address you’d like to add, then click “Add” to the far right of the text box.
5. The page will update to reflect the pending email address and confirmation needed. You have seven (7) days to confirm the email before it expires.

For more information, see Handshake Help, schedule an appointment with your school or college career center, or email Syracuse University Handshake Support.

Privacy: Updating Your Privacy to Community

Some Handshake features become limited depending on your privacy settings. To maximize the content available to you, we recommend updating your privacy to “Community.” To do this, follow the steps below.

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. Click on your account icon in the upper-right corner of the Handshake screen, then click on “Settings” from the menu.
3. On the page that loads, scroll down to “Privacy” and select “Community.”
4. (Optional) Select your preference for your profile to be shareable outside the Handshake community.
5. Select “Save Update” at the bottom of the webpage.

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. In the top right corner, select “Career Center” and then “Appointments.”
3. On the next webpage, select “Schedule A New Appointment.”
4. Select the appropriate category, appointment type and time with the advisor that best meets your needs.
5. Select the “Request” button in the bottom right corner.
6. Complete any pre-appointment surveys associated with your appointment request.

Once complete, you will receive an email confirmation from Handshake to your Syracuse University email.

Accessing Events and Fairs on Handshake

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. In the menu bar, select “Events.”

Searching for Events on Handshake

1. Use the search bar to search for events that may be of interest to you by keyword.
2. (Optional) Select “All Filters” then filter by type, date, format, Career Center or events “Only posted by my school.”
3. (Optional) Select “Show Results” to see if your applied filters were applied correctly. If you see too few events, try removing some filters.
4. Explore the list of events and select the title of an event to learn more and to register.
   • If the Register button is gray, this event may not be available for registration yet or may only be open to certain student populations (e.g.: First-Year Intro to Career Services events).

Searching for Fairs on Handshake

1. Use the search bar to search for fairs that may be of interest to you by keyword.
2. (Optional) Select “All Filters” then filter by type, date, format, Career Center or events “Only posted by my school.”
3. (Optional) Select “Show Results” to see if your applied filters were applied correctly. If you see too few fairs, try removing some filters.
4. To sort by fair, select “Career Fair” to only show fairs that match any applied search filters (optional).
5. Explore the list of fairs and select the title of a fair to learn more and to register.
   • If the Register button is gray, this fair may not be available for registration yet or may only be open to certain student populations (e.g.: First-Year Intro to Career Services events).

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. From the menu bar, select “Employers.”
3. Students are encouraged to filter their search and explore employers as they would like.
4. Select “Follow” for any employer that is of interest to be notified of future postings.

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2.  From the menu bar, select “Jobs.”
3. Use the search bar to search for postings that may be of interest to you by keyword.
4. (Recommended) Select “All Filters,” then filter by type, industry, employer preferences and work authorization (as needed).
5. Select “Show Results” to see if your applied filters were applied correctly. If you see too few postings, try removing some filters.
   • (Recommended) Navigate to the top of the postings list, under “Don’t miss out!” to save your search and receive notifications for your saved filters.
6. Explore the list of postings and select the title of a posting to learn more and to apply.
   • (Optional) Bookmark posts that are relevant or of interest to you. You can navigate to “Saved” at any time to check back on this list.

Applying through Handshake

Some postings allow for applying through Handshake. Before continuing, you should make sure your Handshake profile is updated and relevant documents are uploaded to your account (public or private). This will allow you to quickly attach associated documents to your internal Handshake application.

Applying Externally

Some postings allow for applying outside Handshake. Once complete, it is highly recommended to return to the posting in Handshake and confirm you’ve completed the application. This helps notify the employer that your application has been submitted to their internal system and helps you keep track of which postings you’ve saved, applied to and more.

Before beginning your first application, students are encouraged to schedule a career advising appointment with school and college career advisors or the Student Employment and Internship Support team for guidance on resume building, cover letters, application processes and more.

’Cuse Works is Syracuse University’s resource for all things related to student employment. Managed by the Student Employment Office and working alongside Syracuse University Career Services, ’Cuse Works helps students during their time at Syracuse University to connect with on- and off-campus jobs that encompass both Federal Work-Study and non-Federal Work-Study opportunities.

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. Search ‘Cuse Works’  in the job title category to find employment opportunities.

For additional support, students are encouraged to contact Student Employment and Internship Support.

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. Select your name in the top right corner and then select “Documents.”
3. Next, begin to upload documents with “Select from Computer.”
4. Here you can upload resumes, cover letters, portfolios, a reference list and more.

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. Select your name in the top right corner and then select “Settings and Privacy.”
3. On the Account Information webpage under “Account Information,” select “Visa Status.”
4. Make your selection and follow any additional directions as needed.
5. To complete, select the “Save” button.

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. Select “On-Campus Interviews” in the top right corner.
3. From the “Filters” section in the “Keyword” search box, enter your preference.
4. When ready, under “Related Jobs,” select “Job Title” and apply.
5. You will receive an email confirmation (e.g.: @syr.edu) when complete.
6. Following, you may receive an invitation from the employer to select an interview time slot. If so, within Handshake, select “Jobs,” followed by “Applications” and then “Interview.” Here you can then select a time.

For additional support, students are encouraged to contact Student Employment and Internship Support.

Resources in Handshake are tailored to your specific standing at Syracuse University. For example, some resources may only be available to certain majors in a particular school or college. If you feel there is an error with your view, please contact your school or college career center.

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. In the top right corner, select “Career Center” and then “Resources.”

1. Log in to Handshake using your Syracuse University email and password.
2. Select your name in the top right corner and then select “Notifications.”
3. Then in the upper left corner, select “Edit Notification Preferences.”
4. Select each preference you would like to receive an email message for (e.g.: events, interview schedules, jobs and more).