Handshake

Handshake serves as the primary career and student employment platform, connecting students and alumni with on-campus jobs, internships, part-time positions, and full-time career opportunities. Employers, including UWM departments, use Handshake to post positions and recruit qualified candidates, while students can search and apply for jobs, upload resumes, schedule career advising appointments, and register for career fairs and networking events. By providing a centralized platform for career development and employment opportunities, Handshake helps UWM students gain valuable work experience, build professional skills, and connect with potential employers throughout their academic journey and beyond.

Features

• Student Employment Job Board – Serves as the central platform for UWM students to find and apply for on-campus student employment opportunities across academic and administrative departments.
• Internship and Career Opportunity Search – Provides access to thousands of internships, co-op positions, part-time jobs, and full-time career opportunities from employers seeking UWM students and graduates.
• Employer Recruitment and Applicant Management – Allows UWM departments and external employers to post positions, review applications, communicate with candidates, and manage hiring processes in one system.
• Career Fair and Event Registration – Enables students to register for UWM career fairs, networking events, employer information sessions, and professional development workshops.
• Resume and Profile Management – Allows students to create professional profiles, upload resumes and cover letters, and showcase their skills, experiences, and academic achievements to employers.
• Career Services Integration – Connects students with UWM Career Planning & Resource Center services, including career advising appointments, job search resources, and career development support.