Your Handshake profile gives you the chance to tell your professional story, your way. Now, it’s easier than ever to express your authentic self, connect with your network, and stand out in the job market. Handshake is your platform to show up on your terms. With new features like a shareable public profile, you can take control of how you’re seen and where your story goes next.
Share your profile with the world
Your Handshake profile is like your digital resume, but better—it’s your chance to represent your professional identity in your own words. You can now:
- Showcase your profile in your email signature, on social media, or in job applications
- Highlight your unique skills, experiences, and goals wherever you want to be noticed
- Share your journey beyond Handshake and let your personality shine
Whether you’re applying for jobs, networking with peers, or building your personal brand, this is your moment to stand out and invite others into your career journey.
Express yourself authentically
Handshake is made for people like you, who are ready to show up, get hired, and build a genuine career community, all without flexing or faking it. Your profile is where you can unapologetically share who you are and where you’re headed.
Before you share it, update your profile with:
- A quick summary that reflects your unique background
- Your ideal industry, job role(s), and target locations to show recruiters what you’re looking for
- A header image that gives your profile a personal touch
These updates make it easier for potential connections—whether they’re employers, mentors, or peers—to get a full picture of who you are, beyond just the bullets on your resume. And, as always, make sure you’re regularly updating your profile with your latest work experience, coursework, skills, and projects.
Your profile, everywhere you go
We’ve made it seamless to share your profile, starting with tools to help you shine in every interaction:
- Custom profile link: Found under the “Share” button on your profile, this link is your key to sharing your professional story on your terms, wherever you want to show up.
- Professional email signature: A polished email signature adds a memorable personal touch to every message and connects readers directly to your profile. On desktop under “Share,” access our easy-to-create tool to generate a sleek email signature that features a preview of the most essential info on your profile: your name, school, major, and a link to your profile.
What’s next: get discovered
We’re not stopping here. Soon, Handshake profiles with public settings will be discoverable through search, making it easier than ever for your network—and potential employers—to find and connect with you. This means more eyes on your skills, experiences, and career goals, and more opportunities to build meaningful connections.
Plus, we’ll be rolling out a new feature on the Handshake app that’ll let you quickly flash a QR code to folks who want to connect with you on Handshake; you’ll be able to build your network on the go without even needing your link handy.
Take control of your journey
We know how important privacy and control are when building your professional identity. You can always adjust your privacy settings to decide when—and if—you want to share your profile publicly. You can toggle off this feature at any time, even if you’ve shared your link in the past.
The future of networking is here, and it’s powered by you. Update your profile, customize your settings, and start sharing your story with the world today.