Handshake Tutorial: Create an Employer User Account

A quick setup process that allows employers to register on Handshake, create a profile, and gain access to post jobs, internships, and events while connecting directly with students and campus talent. 

Part 1: Signing Up for Free

Create an Employer Account

1. Start the Registration: Visit the Handshake registration page (or click the Sign-up button on the Handshake Help Center page). Start Registration

2. Enter Your Details: Fill out the required fields on the "Sign up for free" page:

1. • First name

   • Last name

   • Work email * Create a password

3. Create Account: Check the box to agree to the Handshake Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then click the Create account button 

Part 2: Email Verification

4. Verify Your Email: After submitting the form, Handshake will send a confirmation email to the work email address you provided. You will see a "Verify your email! Check your inbox." message. 

5.  Open the Confirmation Email: Check your inbox (and possibly your spam folder) for the email from Handshake. The subject will be something like "Confirm your email address on Handshake."

6.  Confirm: Click the Confirm email button within the email to verify your account and continue the registration process.

Part 3: Completing Your Profile

7.  Complete Your Profile: You will be taken to a page titled "Complete your profile." Fill out the following information:

1. 1. • User profile photo (optional)

      • Job title

      • Types of candidates you're looking for

      • Phone number

      • Education history (optional: School name and Graduation year)

8.  Third-Party Recruiter: Answer the question: "Are you a third-party recruiter working on behalf of another company?" with Yes or No.

9.  Continue: Click the Continue button to move to the next step.

Part 4: Joining or Creating a Company

10. Choose Your Company: Handshake will try to identify your company based on your email domain.

• If your company is listed (e.g., Adams State University), click the Request to join button. * If your company is not listed, you will need to choose the option to create a new company profile.

11.  Review Pending Status: Once you request to join, your request will be placed under review by the company's existing staff. A screen will confirm, "Your request to join      [Company Name] is under review." You will receive an email confirmation that your request has been sent.

12.  Wait for Approval: Handshake will send you an email notification as soon as your request is approved.

You now have a Handshake employer account and your request to join your organization is pending!

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Functional Office Contact for this Page

Financial Aid Office 

719-587-7306

studentemployment@adams.edu