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What is Handshake?

Handshake is UC Irvine's online platform for career services, connecting you with employers, job opportunities, and resources to advance your career. Simply log in with your UCINetID and password.

Here’s what you can do:

Stay connected on the go! Download Handshake's Mobile App to explore events, fairs, jobs/ internships, schedule appointments, update their profile, and much more!

How To Complete Your Handshake Profile

With a completed Handshake profile, you get 5x more job opportunities

Employers search for candidates on Handshake every day.  An updated and complete Handshake profile makes you 5x more likely to be messaged by a recruiter.

Add Content to your Handshake Profile

To fully leverage Handshake, make sure you complete your profile by including the following:

  • One (1) Experience (ex. job, internship, or volunteer work)
  • One (1) Skill (ex. teamwork, coding, or leadership)
  • One (1) Organization (ex. clubs, student groups, or teams)

These three specific additions are essential for visibility to employers, but completing an entire profile will optimize your Handshake experience. Learn more about completing your profile in Handshake.

Add job type, location, and job roles to your Handshake profile

For best serach results, add what you are looking for to your profile:

  • Job Type (ex. Internship, campus job)
  • Location (ex. Irvine)
  • Job Roles (ex. Data Scientist)