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Handshake: Connecting You with Opportunities and Employers

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Handshake is the go-to source for jobs, internships, employer connections, peer-to-peer insights, and career fair and event information. Whether exploring your options or targeting a specific path, Handshake can help.

Use Handshake to:

  • Search and apply for jobs and internships
  • Set up automatic feeds tailored to your interests
  • Connect with employers and alumni
  • Learn about organizations
  • Register for workshops, events and fairs
  • Publicize your resume

Accessing Handshake is easy:

  • Students: Log in using your St. Thomas username and password.
  • Alumni: If you don't already have an account, one using this form.
  • Faculty: Find instructions using Resources for Faculty and Staff to request ab account.

For customized feeds, personalized job and internship recommendations, and employers targeting you specifically, fully complete your Handshake profile and career interests.

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Handshake Features for Students and Alumni

  • Explore career paths
  • Create student profile
  • Find and apply for jobs and internships
  • Upload and manage resume, transcripts, and cover letters
  • Register for career center and employer events, and career fairs

Handshake Features for Employers

  • Post jobs and internships
  • Search and contact students directly
  • Participate in on-campus interviews
  • Participate in career fairs and recruiting events

Handshake Events

  • IBM Guided Learning Experience: Using Generative AI for Software Development (Monday, September 29th 2025, 5:00 pm EDT - Friday, October 24th 2025, 2:00 pm EDT)

    When: Monday, September 29th 2025, 5:00 pm EDT - Friday, October 24th 2025, 2:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Generative AI is making coding and app development more accessible for everyone. Learn how to use generative AI for code generation, troubleshooting, and optimization.Acquire essential skills, such as: AI prompting techniques Analytical thinking Code generation and optimization Generative AI IBM Granite Large Language Models Problem solving Earn an industry-recognized Digital Credential and an IBM CertificateLearners who successfully complete the GLE receive two IBM SkillsBuild Digital Stickers, a  Code Generation and Optimization Using IBM Granite Digital Credential issued and verified by Credly, and an IBM SkillsBuild Certificate.Enrollment window: Sept 8th – Sept 26th, 2025 at: https://ibm.biz/Bdnb6SCourse starts: Sept 29th, 2025Hours: 12.5 (6h self-paced content + 6.5hours of optional live sessions)

  • From Intern to Data Scientist: Navigating a Career in Data at Nissan (Tuesday, October 14th 2025, 10:30 am - 11:15 am CDT)

    When: Tuesday, October 14th 2025, 10:30 am - 11:15 am CDT Location: Virtual Ever wondered what it’s like to turn an internship into a full-time role in data science? Join us for a virtual conversation with a Nissan team member who started as an intern and now works full-time in data science. Learn how they made the transition, what their day-to-day looks like, and how data drives innovation at Nissan.Plus, get the inside scoop on Nissan’s internship program—including how to apply—and stick around for a live Q&A to ask your own questions about data careers, internships, and more.

  • Sentara RN Student Fall Virtual Learning-Finding your first RN position (Tuesday, October 14th 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT)

    When: Tuesday, October 14th 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual As an RN student or soon-to-be graduate, Sentara’s Registered Nurse Student Liaison, Christina Berry is here to help you prepare for what comes next!  Join her for her Fall Virtual Learning & Enrichment Series.  Bring your lunch and join her for an opportunity to learn and network! Who are these sessions for? These sessions are tailored for Registered Nursing students or RN graduates with less than one year of professional nursing experience. Mark your calendar & join the discussions.  Pick one event or multiple events! RSVP at the link below for the session(s) you would like to attend by the designated deadline.  Links to join the session will be sent to all RSVPs the afternoon prior to the session.  Find your first Registered Nurse position: In these sessions, we will discuss how to kick off your job search.  Topics will include the right employer for you, the right position for you, how to find the position you are looking for, navigating job offers, and more. Thursday, September 16, 12 Noon EST.  RSVP by noon, 9/17/25 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XQS3SH8Tuesday, October 14, 12 Noon EST.  RSVP by noon, 10/13/25 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XQHXG5Q See you this fall!

  • Radiology Technologist (RT) Career Opportunities Webinar (Tuesday, October 14th 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT)

    When: Tuesday, October 14th 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Ready to take the next step in your career as a Radiologic Technologist? Join Guthrie for a virtual information session, where you'll learn about exciting opportunities to grow your career with one of the region's leading health care systems. During this interactive event, you will:Discover what it's like to work as a Radiologic Technologist at The Guthrie ClinicLearn about our supportive work environment, training opportunities and career advancement pathwaysGet an overview of our comprehensive benefits and current $50,000 sign-on for full-time medical imaging roles (Limited Time)Have the chance to ask questions during a live Q&A sessionÂ