What is Handshake?
Handshake is the #1 way college students find jobs!
Explore the powerful career resource tool designed to meet the needs of WVU students and alumni. Every student automatically gets a Handshake account.
Log in using your WVU login credentials. Incoming students may not be able to access Handshake until they attend New Student Orientation or have registered for classes.
Handshake is a one-stop-shop for WVU career fairs and events.
Handshake provides students with access to premium career resources. Students have access to résumé tools, interviewing tips, best practice guides, and much more. They can also book appointments with their Career Development Specialist that specializes in their major and area of interest.
Handshake does not offer a Faculty platform; however, they suggest requesting a student account allowing you to see what your students see. For Faculty and Staff who wish to post jobs in Handshake, please contact the Student Employment Team at Career Services by emailing studentemployment@mail.wvu.edu or calling 304-293-2221.
- Visit the Handshake Login.
- Select “West Virginia University Sign On” and enter your WVU login credentials.
- Following, in as little as five minutes complete your profile and access the entire platform.
- The Handshake mobile app is available on the App Store and Google Play.
Alumni are provided continuous access to Handshake and are encouraged to use Handshake post-graduation for their job search, finding available appointments (where applicable), career transitions, attending programs, and more!
If you no longer have access to your MIX email account, please contact us at careerservices@mail.wvu.edu and request your email address be updated.
Handshake is where employers of all sizes can “Hire a Mountaineer“. West Virginia University students and alumni exemplify what organizations seek in employees— intelligence, motivation, and drive to succeed. Start connecting with Mountaineers in Handshake!
- Visit the Handshake Login webpage.
- Select “No account? Sign up here.”
- Under “Are you an employer?” Select “sign up here.”
- Under “Sign up as an Employer” enter the required account information and select “Sign up.”
- Following, in as little as five minutes complete your profile, confirm your email address and access the entire platform.
- To request a connection with WVU, visit School Network Management to learn more.
For more information on connecting with WVU Career Services and our career center partners, please visit our dedicated Employer Engagement webpage.
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