The Gateway to Career Opportunities at KSU Handshake Basics:
Handshake is an online career opportunities platform used by many universities across the country. KSU’s Handshake board is the central way that employers can advertise events and positions directly to students and alumni.
Benefits of Handshake:
Search and apply for open positions including Jobs, Internships and Co-ops Schedule appointments for career coaching, internship advisement, resume & cover letter review and even mock interviews Apply to get academic credit for an upcoming internship Learn about events including campus/community employer events, career fairs and workshops Network with other KSU students and alumni and ask questions on community boards Pro Tips for Students: Download the Handshake app from your App Store to get information about employers and posted jobs at your fingertips Check out On Campus Interviews from the “Jobs” tab, identify employers who have scheduled to conduct interviews at KSU and be sure to note interview criteria, selected deadlines and sign-up times for each one! Get your resume “approved” at least a few days to a week before a career fair. Resume approvals can have 24-48 hour turnaround times so be sure to give yourself plenty of time prior to any job deadlines and events When uploading transcripts to Handshake be sure to first redact personal/sensitive information from your transcript including age, gender, etc. Transcripts that contain sensitive information will not be approved and this can impact your job search. Do not upload your “official” transcript, as this document is encrypted and will not be viewable by employers. Instead, go to your Owl Express and save a copy of your student-advising guide. “Favorite” employers and positions to get updates and recommendations from Handshake. Complete your Handshake profile, set to “public”, and be sure to keep it up to date. This is how employers can find and connect with you if they are looking for applicants to posted positions.
Access your account at http://kennesaw.joinhandshake.com
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Recruitment Handbook 2020-2021
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