Handshake is the most trusted college recruiting platform that connects employers with RPI students through targeted outreach and digital features like virtual information sessions and events.
Through the Handshake platform you can post:
- Open Jobs
- Paid Internships or Unpaid Internships for Government and Non-profit agencies
- Co-ops
- Full-time, entry-level and mid-career positions
- Requests for information Sessions
- Requests for On-Campus Interviews and On-Campus Recruiting
- Registrations for the CCPD Career Fairs and other events!
Need help getting started?
Here are step-by-step directions to create your profile:
- Register: Go to Handshake's sign-up page and enter your name, work email address, and a password.
- Verify Email: Check your inbox for a confirmation email and click the link within 12 hours to verify your account.
- Create Profile: Complete your user profile by adding your job title, phone number, and hiring interests.
- Connect to Company: Search for your organization. If it exists, request to join it. If not, select "Create New Company" to build your profile.
- Select Schools: Choose the educational institutions you wish to recruit from (i.e. RPI). Note your employer must be approved by RPI to post jobs and other opportunities.
*See more details on Creating an Employer User Account, Joining a Company, and How to Connect to Schools here.
Handshake also has a great Knowledge Base for Employers
Tools & Tips and Early Talent Trends are easily accessible!
Handshake Event Requests
Information Sessions (virtual and in person), Campus Tabling, Industry Panels, On-Campus Interviews, and Career Development Workshops can all be created in Handshake.
How to create an event request:
1. Navigate to Events: Click on Events in the left-hand navigation bar.
2. Start Request: Click the Create Event button in the top-right corner.
3. Fill Event Details:
- Name & Type: Enter a name and select the type of event (e.g., info session, workshop).
- Date/Time: Select the start/end dates and time zone.
- Location: Choose whether the event is on-campus, off-site, or virtual.
- Contact: Select a contact person who can manage the event.
- Add Institutions: Choose RPI for your request approval from.
- Submit: Click Save (or "Publish Event") to submit the request to the institutions.
Important Tips:
- Approval Needed: The event is not visible to students until approved by the RPI.
- Virtual/Off-Campus: For virtual, include the link (e.g., Zoom, Webex).
- Limitations: Events cannot be set as recurring but can last for more than 24 hours.
*Full details on How to Create an Event
