Handshake Job Tool

All OSU students have access to Handshake, a job and internship search platform used by more than 200,000 employers who are specifically seeking college students and recent grads. 

In Handshake, you can:

  • Explore thousands of jobs and internships 

  • Set up personalized job alerts

  • Connect with employers

  • Research career opportunities

  • Sign up for OSU career fairs & events

How to use Handshake

1.

Log in with your OSU email.

Use your ONID email credentials at oregonstate.joinhandshake.com

Handshake Login

2.

Update your profile

Include as much relevant experience as possible (jobs, projects, volunteering, coursework).

3.

Make yourself visible to employers (optional)

Default Handshake profile settings are private. If you want employers to reach out to you, click your profile and select "Settings." Update privacy settings so that employers can view your profile, then click "Save Update."

4.

Set notification preferences

Click “Notifications” and “Edit Notification Preferences” to choose when you want to hear from Handshake.

5.

Find jobs and internships 

Under the “Jobs” tab, click “Filters” button. Search by employer name, industry, keyword, job type, location, and more. Favorite jobs you like and set alerts to see more like them.

6.

Register for OSU career events 

Use the “Events” tab to register for career fairs, workshops and other career events for OSU students.

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