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Handshake<\/h1>\n

Handshake<\/strong> – your go-to online tool for job, internship, and volunteer search. You can also view and register for upcoming events like career fairs, networking opportunities and more!<\/p>\n

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Are you a Western Oregon University student looking for a job or internship?<\/em><\/p>\n

Handshake<\/a> keeps track of all the job opportunities available to current students and WOU Alumni. There are hundreds of jobs available, from work study jobs to post-graduate careers to on-campus positions and even internship opportunities. Handshake can also be used to set up appointments with our staff. Having trouble writing a resume or figuring out your major? Schedule an appointment with a Peer Career Advisor or Staff Member from the Center for Professional Pathways!<\/span><\/p>\n

Apply for a job, join an event, set up an appointment and more! All are available through Handshake, which is located under the Western Oregon Student Portal.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

*For more information on how to navigate Handshake, follow the Help Center and How-To Guide links below<\/strong><\/p>\n

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HANDSHAKE HOW TO GUIDE<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Handshake FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Why should I make a Handshake account if I already have a LinkedIn account?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Handshake has the most opportunities for students and new college grads of any job platform, and is the only one that lets employers recruit specifically at your school
All the jobs are posted just for students, which means you aren\u2019t competing against professionals with 5+ years of experience. No experience required.<\/p>\n

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Why should I fill out my Handshake profile?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Handshake will give you personalized job recommendations based on the information you provide on your profile\u2014so you can find jobs and internships that are right for you.
Recruiters are five times more likely to proactively reach out to you with job opportunities and event invitations if your profile is complete.<\/p>\n

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Which parts of my Handshake profile are most important to fill out?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to your major, Handshake also uses your job interests to recommend opportunities to you. Job interests include:
Job type: Looking for an on-campus job, internship, part-time job, or full-time job? You can choose more than one.
Preferred location: Select the cities you would like to work in, and Handshake will show you jobs in that area.
Job role: Choose at least three positions you would like to explore, like \u201cmarketing associate\u201d or \u201cdata analyst.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tip: You can change and update interests whenever you want!<\/em><\/p>\n

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What are the top things employers search for?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond your job interests, employers want to know:
Previous work experience: Have you had a part-time job, internship, work study, research position and or volunteered? Employers like to see that you\u2019ve taken on responsibility, and that these experiences have helped you develop valuable skills.
Skills: Add technical skills like SQL along with soft skills like communication. The more skills you list, the better your chances are of showing up in an employer search.
Clubs and organizations: These signal your specific interests, affinity groups, and participation and involvement on campus.<\/p>\n

Tip: Employers use a combination of job interests, work experiences, skills, organizations, and courses to find candidates they\u2019d like to connect with. Show up in more searches\u2014fill them out!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Why should I care about other students on Handshake?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chat with students and alumni who\u2019ve been there. When you view a job or employer page, you can see other students who have worked there and reach out to them with your questions.
Get an inside look at company culture, interview tips, and more through company reviews. You can also find answers to common career questions (or ask your own!) in Q&A.<\/p>\n

Tip: Search for students to connect with based on their major, work experiences, and more!<\/em><\/p>\n

Why should I make my profile public?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Help employers find you. If your profile is public, you\u2019ll show up in searches when they\u2019re recruiting for jobs and internships.
Connect with and mentor other students. Help other students along their career journeys by making your own visible. And give them the opportunity to reach out.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry, your profile will not be public to employers that have not been approved by your school or to anyone without a Handshake account.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Can I use Handshake on my phone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes! Download the Handshake App to search and apply to jobs right from your phone. Get notified and never miss a message from an employer, be first to see new job postings, and apply in two taps with Quick Apply.<\/p>\n

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What is the best way to use keyword search and filters?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Narrow down and customize your job search. Filter through jobs by criteria such as job type, location, work authorization, and industry.
Keyword search helps you find jobs whose description includes a word that you\u2019re looking for. For example, if you search for the keyword \u201caccounting,\u201d you will see jobs where the word accounting appears in the posting.<\/p>\n

Tip: Save your searches to quickly access a set of filters you\u2019ve used in the past!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Have Any Questions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Email the Peer Career Advisors below and they will work to find you answers!<\/em><\/p>\n

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