{"id":5688,"date":"2026-02-06T11:14:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/?p=5688"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:14:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:14:36","slug":"career-corner-handshake-what-is-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2026\/02\/06\/career-corner-handshake-what-is-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Corner: Handshake \u2013 What is It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the Career Corner, a new series created in collaboration with Emerson\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/career-development-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Career Development Center<\/strong><\/a>, that tackles common questions, scenarios, or concerns graduate students frequently encounter throughout their professional journeys.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019re discussing the ambiguous career website called \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.joinhandshake.com\/explore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Handshake<\/strong><\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re anything like me, you may have heard of Handshake, been prompted to set up your profile when you joined Emerson, and not given it much thought since. But I\u2019m here to tell you: there\u2019s so much more to the website than you could ever imagine. With direct access to Emerson\u2019s Career Development Center, career fair resources, job postings, and more, this is an invaluable asset that you don\u2019t want to ignore. Read on to find out how this simple application could change the job search game entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Handshake?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"301\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Handshake side menu with different navigation tabs. \" class=\"wp-image-5690\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.40731716187220424;width:186px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/image.png 301w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/image-122x300.png 122w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Handshake is kind of like the Emerson version of LinkedIn, but better. It\u2019s a multifaceted online resource that allows current students and alumni to search for jobs, interact with over 7,000 employers, review a multitude of career resources, and work directly with Emerson\u2019s Career Development Center. According to the Emerson website, there are over 1,000 job and internship opportunities posted on average each month, and you can narrow your search based on Emerson-specific industries\/programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro Tip: Use the \u201ccareer center collections\u201d tab on the job board homepage to filter opportunities by themes, such as proximity to campus, social impact roles, sports industry jobs, and fortune 500 companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the recruitment side, employers can also browse through resumes and student portfolios to actively recruit individuals who match their company\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Access Handshake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To reap all the benefits of Handshake, simply log in using your Emerson login credentials if you\u2019re a current student. For alumni, be sure to update your login information or create a new account to keep your same level of access. You can even download the Handshake app to your phone to stay updated on your direct messages or new job postings.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network Beyond Your Scope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best parts of being in graduate school is the new community of students, alumni, and faculty that you have access to. Through the \u201cpeople\u201d tab on Handshake, you can explore peers you might know and alumni you should follow. Unlike LinkedIn, where it can feel intimidating to reach out to people, everyone here is already connected through our shared love of Emerson, so\u2026 You can look up specific organizations and search through individuals you might know who have connections there.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Handshake Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/image-1-1024x962.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5691\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0644652179191454;width:450px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/image-1-1024x962.png 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/image-1-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/image-1-768x721.png 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/02\/image-1.png 1132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Having direct access to advisors in the <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/career-development-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Career Development Center<\/strong><\/a> is one of the most valuable elements of the Handshake platform. In the \u201ccareer center\u201d tab found in the left-side menu, the Emerson community has access to scheduling appointments with career advisors like <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/faculty-staff-directory\/tamar-gaffin-cahn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tamar Gaffin-Cahn<\/strong><\/a>. The resources index, located in the \u201ccareer center\u201d tab, has information on topics like the IRIS Headshot Booth, internships for credit for grad students, <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2025\/11\/25\/glow-up-your-linkedin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>how to make your LinkedIn stand out<\/strong><\/a>, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, any current Emerson student can submit their resume or cover letter through Handshake to be peer reviewed by a member of the career development team, with feedback delivered by email in 2-3 days after submission.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cevents\u201d tab is also a great resource. It\u2019s the place to find Emerson workshops led by <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2026\/01\/16\/office-of-graduate-studies-fall-2025-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tamar<\/strong><\/a>, like \u201cBringing Your Career to Life\u201d and \u201cIs a PhD Right For You?\u201d But it also features registration links to virtual and in-person employer information or networking sessions at companies like <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2025\/05\/15\/want-to-work-at-penguin-random-house-learn-how-emerson-helps-its-students-get-there\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Penguin Random House<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachforamerica.org\/programs?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22041142701&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD_iPDa5Y2rdeRlZ4EROS0or4_Eos&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAv5bMBhAIEiwAqP9GuFTF73At1PIgLezHL3qpJeAx6_HfyKN5M57rRVWYt7w5604yY3AZmRoCgqsQAvD_BwE&amp;utm_content=mktg_recruitment_fy20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Teach for America<\/strong><\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Boston Globe<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to understand all that <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.joinhandshake.com\/explore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Handshake<\/strong><\/a> has to offer is to check it out yourself. Take some time to explore the various tabs and update your profile so employers can stay up-to-date on your experiences. For more information, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/career-development-center\/career-services-students-alumni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>this<\/strong><\/a> webpage, and be sure to look out for our next installment of the Career Corner!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Career Corner, a new series created in collaboration with Emerson\u2019s Career Development Center, that tackles common questions, scenarios, or concerns graduate students frequently encounter throughout their professional journeys.\u00a0 In this post, we\u2019re discussing the ambiguous career website &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2026\/02\/06\/career-corner-handshake-what-is-it\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3410,"featured_media":5695,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"kt_blocks_editor_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4,11],"tags":[579,758,68,848,357,231,576,360,226,686,849],"class_list":["post-5688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-careers","category-tips-and-faqs","tag-boston-globe","tag-career-development-center","tag-emerson-college","tag-grad-students","tag-handshake","tag-internships","tag-job-search","tag-linkedin","tag-networking","tag-penguin-random-house","tag-resume-review"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Career Corner: Handshake \u2013 What is It? 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