Using Handshake

Get Started On Using Handshake

1. Claim Your Account
UNL students are provided with a free Handshake account. To log in, download the Handshake app or go to unl.joinhandshake.com and use your UNL single-sign-on credentials.

2. Build Your Profile
Fill out your profile with information about you, your interests, your studies and what you’re looking for in a job. Make sure to add your preferred locations and job roles as these influence the algorithm that dictates your job feed. Your profile information can be changed and updated at any time.

3. Discover Jobs & Employers
Handshake takes the info you share in your profile to show you full-time jobs and internships that align with your interests and that you’d be a good fit for. You can also follow employers so that you can be the first to know when they post a new job or host an event.

4. Connect to Career Events & Fairs
Learn more about employers or roles you’re interested in directly from the source. In-person and virtual career events can include career fairs, info sessions, employer panels, industry-focused networking opportunities, and more.

5. Get Recruited
Top employers, including 100% of the Fortune 500, tech start-ups, nonprofits, and more are hiring students like you on Handshake. When you create a profile, they’ll be able to find you and message you about the roles you want.

6. Apply Easily
On Handshake you can store your resumes and other documents so they are ready when you need them. You can even apply to jobs in two clicks with Quick Apply.

Handshake BY THE NUMBERS

(2023-2024 Academic Year)

  • 25,062  Employers in Handshake
    100% Of the Fortune 500 Companies use Handshake to recruit
  • 129,960 Total opportunities employers posted in Handshake
  • 30,960Internship opportunities posted in Handshake
  • 261 On campus job opportunities posted in Handshake