Handshake is designed for college students and graduates.
- Student jobs on campus
- Local part-time jobs
- Internships
- Entry-level jobs
- Jobs for career transitions
- Career pathways to consider
- Insights from people in the industry
- Day-in-the-life of a profession
- Stories from early talent in the role
- Résumé workshops
- How to interview, etc.
Activate your free account using your @calstatela.edu email. Join: Handshake.
Used Handshake as a Student?
If you activated your student account on Handshake using your Cal State LA email, you can login with your Handshake password and change your primary email to your personal email to continue using Handshake as a recent graduate. Join: Handshake.
If you forgot your Handshake password you will need to create a new account using your personal email. Your request will be pending our verification of your alumni status. You will receive an email from Handshake when approved. Create an Account: Handshake.
New to Handshake?
Create your free account using your personal email. Your request will be pending our verification of your alumni status. You will receive an email from Handshake when approved. Create an Account: Handshake.
Create a student account on Handshake to receive email announcements about students opportunities that align with your discipline. Complete your profile and interests with the criteria that you would like to receive. Create an Account: Handshake.
Get your employment search started with our step-by-step Employment Search Guide.
Get Started: Employment Search Guide
The employment search process can be challenging and tiring. You may be more vulnerable to job scams when you feel tired or down about your search. We are available to help you review an opportunity before you click on the links or hit the apply button. Use this resource to improve your awareness of scam opportunities: Job Scams Consumer Advice by the Federal Trade Commission.
Handshake Tips
Download the Handshake app from the App Store or Google Play. Login and kick off your college-to-career journey.
When you complete your Handshake profile, you can receive personalized job recommendations allowing you to discover internships and jobs that are relevant to you. Employers are also better able to reach out to you with opportunities and event invitations.
My Profile
Your profile informs employers that you have the education and skills they require. Keep your education section updated to show employers you meet their needs.
We provide a few quick tips below. For more advice, read the article How to Drive Profile Completion provided by Handshake.
- Major – Employers will search for students in certain majors. Choose your major from the list that pops up.
- School year – Some employers look for students in a specific school year (e.g., junior, senior, master's, alumni).
- GPA – Some industries require a certain cumulative GPA.
Make your profile public so employers can find you. If you would like help completing your profile, connect with a career advisor for support.
My Career Interests
The career interests section helps Handshake recommend jobs, events, and articles that match what you want. We recommend entering this information.
We provide a few quick tips below. For more advice, read the article Update Your Career Interests provided by Handshake.
- Job type – Select internship, on-campus jobs, and full-time jobs to see what you can do today and in the future.
- Location – Select cities where you would like to work and Handshake will show you jobs in that area.
- Jobs/Job functions – Select all the job activities that interest you from the list provided.
- Expected graduation – Enter the month and year when you expect to complete your degree.
If you are unsure about your career interests, connect with a career advisor for support. We can help you explore career paths.
Attend group sessions and events to learn things about companies you can't get online. You can also make an impression and share why you’re a good fit for a specific role with a 15-minute video chat.
- Employer page: Reviews – Search employers and read the reviews posted by college students who have worked at the company.
- Employer page: Interviews – Search employers and read the interview tips posted by college students who have interviewed with the company.
- Employer page: Students who've worked here – Search employers and see students who have indicated they've worked there. If you make your profile public, you can see their profile and message them to learn more about their experience.
Contact Us
If you have questions or are unsure about joining Handshake, contact us at careers@calstatela.edu.