Attention all Concordia students! If you are looking for internships and jobs both on and off campus Handshake is the perfect tool for you.

Handshake is the largest career community where employers can recruit students like you.

Director of Career Development and Vocation, Mariah Lucas, said, “JoinHandshake.com serves as an invaluable tool in navigating the complexities of the professional landscape. It offers a personalized experience, presenting tailored job and aligned with your academic pursuits and career aspirations.”

Even if you aren’t ready to juggle the pressure of both school and a job yet, Lucas explained that “beyond mere job listings, the platform is a thriving community hub, connecting you with career fairs, workshops and industry-specific events both on and off-campus.” Joining Handshake early and establishing your presence in the work sphere is a great way to get started. Handshake is “a gateway to networking with professionals who share insights, advice and potentially mentorship opportunities,” said Lucas.

Handshale also has helpful tools if you are completely new to applying for jobs and internships. “The wealth of resources available on JoinHandshake. com is equally impressive. From resume refinement tools to interview preparation resources and industry-focused articles, it provides comprehensive support in honing essential skills for today's job market,” explained Lucas.

Lucas said, “With LinkedIn receiving 77 applications per second, it feels overwhelming trying to compete for jobs that are being flooded with applications. Handshake creates a connection with employers that bypasses the main job market venues.
seeking out college students or recent graduates.”

Recent Concordia graduate Delainie Delgado '23 has credited her usage of Handshake to helping grow her experience and build her resume and skill set in the digital space. Delgado said. “I got an email about Handshake promoting it my freshman year. I created an account and looked at jobs but didn’t want to get one right away so I had a chance to settle in.”

Delgado “applied as the social media intern for the following year.” Gaining experience through her internship during college has taught her the skills that she will need in her career after college.

“Handshake gave me knowledge about the job search process. I was able to learn what words to search for the jobs I wanted. It also gave me a better idea of what jobs were out there and gave me something to work for,” said Delgado.

Delgado’s final advice for finding a job as a college student is to “build your LinkedIn early. Handshake helps you get jobs while you’re in school, and LinkedIn will continue the process after you graduate.”

Take control of your future and join Handshake today!

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