Handshake

What is Handshake?

Handshake is the career network built for the modern workforce, operating as the only three-sided job marketplace that connects 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600+ educational institutions, and 1 million employers — including 100% of the Fortune 500. Originally launched to help students land their first internships, Handshake has since expanded to support full-time hiring, freelance work, gig opportunities, and AI-focused roles. The platform combines intelligent job matching, dynamic professional profiles, and skill-building tools to help talent of all backgrounds discover and land meaningful work.

Key Features

• Intelligent Job Matching

  Personalized job and internship recommendations based on the user's profile, skills, location, and career interests, surfacing the most relevant opportunities from 1M+ employers.

• Three-Sided Marketplace

  Unique network architecture linking job seekers, universities, and employers in a single ecosystem, enabling more direct and equitable recruiting pipelines across institutions of all sizes.

• AI Gigs & Upskilling

  Dedicated access to remote, flexible AI training and data labeling gigs, alongside interactive skill-building resources to help users stay competitive in the AI economy.

• Career Events & Networking

  Virtual and in-person career fairs, employer info sessions, and networking events that connect candidates directly with recruiters and professionals.

• Dynamic Professional Profiles

  Rich, structured candidate profiles that go beyond a resume — showcasing experience, education, skills, and career goals to attract matched employer attention.

Use Cases

• Early Career Job Seeking : Students and recent graduates can discover internships and entry-level roles through personalized matches and direct connections with campus-engaged employers.
• AI Gig Work : Job seekers without prior AI experience can find paid, remote AI training and data annotation gigs to earn income while building in-demand skills.
• Campus Recruiting : Employers and university recruitment teams can run targeted hiring campaigns, host virtual events, and access talent pipelines across 1,600+ partner institutions.
• Career Switching & Upskilling : Professionals looking to pivot or advance can use Handshake's skill-building tools and job discovery features to find relevant next-step opportunities.
• Diversity Hiring : Companies can reach candidates from a broad range of schools and backgrounds, reducing reliance on traditional elite-university pipelines and improving hiring equity.

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