WILDCAT READY HANDSHAKE 101

Welcome to Wildcat Ready: Handshake 101, the resource guide to learn more about how to utilize this powerful career platform. Every Davidson student and recent alum has a Handshake account. This is a great place to begin your career exploration journey when you first arrive on campus as well as support your efforts well after your time here has concluded.

These videos have been designed to be watched either simultaneously or individually depending on your needs. Each video is 5 minutes or less.

Handshake Overview

• • WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/LY3ry-5hFPI

  • Intro video to learn about Handshake in general!

Profile, Privacy Settings & Career Clusters

• • WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/X1L9KZotVIM

  • Why is completing your profile important? How can you ensure you receive messages from employers if you want to? Why are Davidson career clusters so important to select? Let's find out!

Scheduling Career Advising Appointments

• • WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/3LTrlHyb9aE

  • Our career advisors are excited to meet with you! It's easy to schedule an appointment through Handshake.

Uploading your Documents and the Required Resume Review Process

• • WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/XMjqONtRZb8 

  • Uploading job search documents to Handshake (resumes, cover letters, transcripts, etc.) is very simple. This video walks through the process and talks about the Matthews Center Required Resume Review Process for first time resume uploads.

Applying to a Position On Handshake (Tips and Tricks)

• • WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/DTYvZhay8x8

  • Many positions across a variety of industries are posted each day. Learn how to use filters, create job alerts and more to help you narrow and find jobs, internships, fellowships, research roles and more that are of interest to you!