Forbes
Handshake, A Job Search Platform For College Students, Valued At $1.5 Billion After New Funding Round
May 12, 2021
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Tech Crunch
Handshake raises $80M at a $1.5B+ valuation as its diversity-focused recruitment network for grads passes 18M users
May 12, 2021 -
Crunchbase
Job Site Handshake Joins Unicorn Board With $80M Series E
May 12, 2021 -
Business of Business
Interns are the newest category of remote workers — here’s why
January 29, 2021 -
Working Nation
The student-employer connection is just a virtual handshake away
January 28, 2021 -
MSN
Should college grads take the first job offer that comes along? Experts weigh in.
January 12, 2021 -
TradeTalks
Handshake CEO on Democratizing Access to Opportunity for All Students
December 10, 2020 -
Inside Higher ED
Essays on how colleges can do more to help undergraduates explore careers while ensuring that their educations are relevant to the job market
December 10, 2020 -
The Hustle
Handshake is Linkedin… but for rookies
October 29, 2020 -
Fox Business
Pandemic ushers in new push for trade skill jobs
October 27, 2020 -
Crunchbase
Handshake gets an $80 million cash infusion for college recruiting platform
October 20, 2020 -
Yahoo Finance
How this startup is connecting graduates to ‘new collar’ jobs amid COVID-19
October 20, 2020 -
Tech Crunch
Handshake raises $80M more to build a more diversity-focused LinkedIn for college students
October 20, 2020 -
Forbes
The surprising new way to connect employers with talent
October 20, 2020 -
Fox News
Work-life balance in age of coronavirus a struggle for some, survey finds
October 9, 2020 -
The Mighty
‘Generation Z’ speak up for post-pandemic mental health support from employers
October 8, 2020 -
Quartz at Work
3 mistakes to avoid if you’re hoping to hire Black college graduates
September 28, 2020 -
Business Insider
A 5-step guide to hosting a successful virtual recruiting event, according to execs from job search giants Handshake and Indeed
September 24, 2020 -
Crunchbase
4 reasons to adopt virtual recruiting today
August 19, 2020 -
The Wall Street Journal
What I learned on my summer internship: how to work alone
August 18, 2020 -
HR Executive
Coronavirus resource spotlight: virtual college recruiting
August 14, 2020 -
CNBC
How to prepare for — and land a job — at a virtual career fair
August 3, 2020 -
The New York Times
Three ways to make the most from a virtual internship
July 30, 2020 -
Fox Business
Students opt for virtual career fairs, job recruitment, as colleges go remote
July 30, 2020 -
Toolbox
Can virtual recruiting replace campus recruitment fairs? Handshake launches a solution to replicate the experience
July 29, 2020 -
The Wall Street Journal
Interns seek solutions to isolation during the summer of coronavirus
July 12, 2020 -
Kiplinger
Tough odds for the class of COVID-19
July 2, 2020 -
HR Morning
4 steps to reinvent recruiting in the age of COVID
June 18, 2020 -
Markets Insider
3 ways to crush your virtual internship in the first 30 days, according to a VP of a career networking community
June 17, 2020 -
The Muse
10 ways to land an internship during COVID-19
June 11, 2020 -
Money
5 ways you can still stand out during a remote internship this summer
June 8, 2020 -
Ladders
This is what the future looks like for Gen Z and their careers
June 3, 2020 -
The New York Times
It’s not too late to get a virtual internship
May 27, 2020 -
Talent Management & HR
How to keep talent acquisition running, even in the midst of COVID-19
May 20, 2020 -
HR Daily Advisor
How to onboard new employees virtually
May 13, 2020 -
U.S. News
10 things to know about choosing a college major
May 12, 2020 -
Business Insider
9 free apps college students can use to find a job or an internship
May 12, 2020 -
ABC News
‘When is my career going to start?’ College grads face one of the bleakest job markets in history
May 3, 2020 -
Forbes
Your revised early talent hiring playbook for 2020 and beyond
April 30, 2020 -
Market Watch
Coronavirus is upending summer internships — how to make your mark if your internship is now virtual
April 27, 2020 -
Toolbox
How Whirlpool’s student recruitment strategy improved year-on-year: Q&A with Tim Streeter
April 24, 2020 -
HR Dive
In 2020, internships are ‘true’ learning opportunities that come with paychecks
April 13, 2020 -
HR Dive
Coronavirus brings cloud of uncertainty over summer internships
April 9, 2020 -
The Wall Street Journal
As virtual happy hours get old, employers seek fresh ways to engage remote workers
April 7, 2020 -
CNBC
This could be the worst job market for new college grads since the financial crisis
March 29, 2020 -
The Wall Street Journal
The class of 2020 was headed into a hot job market, then coronavirus hit
March 29, 2020 -
Forbes
Your next move in employment diversity: early talent hiring
March 25, 2020 -
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
How to recruit and hire during the coronavirus outbreak
March 24, 2020 -
HR Technologist
Coronavirus pandemic: 7 business continuity planning guidelines for HR
March 13, 2020 -
Forbes
What this Handshake executive says is essential for building your own career
March 10, 2020 -
HR Daily Advisor
7 questions to ask before hiring Gen Z
March 5, 2020 -
Real Simple
20 inspiring quotes and mentorship advice from female leaders
March 5, 2020 -
Thrive Global
How to fall in love with your career
February 26, 2020 -
Her Campus
Applying to your dream internship
February 13, 2020 -
Refinery29
Student loan debt has Gen Z ready to make some serious career compromises
January 24, 2020 -
TalentCulture
Finding Gen Z talent in 2020: three predictions
January 24, 2020 -
Cheddar
Almost 75% of Gen Z College graduates will have student debt, Handshake survey finds
January 23, 2020 -
The Ladders
Gen Z is aggressively trying to fix the student debt crisis
January 22, 2020 -
The University Network
Recent grads are sacrificing their dreams to pay off student debt
January 22, 2020 -
FastCompany
The business case for investing in entry-level talent
January 14, 2020 -
Collegiate Parent
Tips for talking about the job hunt
January 3, 2020 -
Thrive Global
You’re so much more than your major: the value of work & internship experience
December 20, 2019 -
HR Technologist
How Under Armour creates an inclusive workplace: Q&A with Bryan Kaminski
December 17, 2019 -
HR Daily Advisor
How to attract Gen Z talent to your organization
December 13, 2019 -
HR Dive
Students, employers disagree on the relevance of college majors
December 2, 2019 -
Fast Company
I have two liberal arts degrees. Here’s how I got a job in tech
November 15, 2019 -
The New York Times
Business leaders on capitalism, challenges and their 8-year-old selves
November 11, 2019 -
Inc.
5 easy ways to be more veteran-friendly in the workplace
November 11, 2019 -
NBC News, Week.com
More women pursuing tech careers
November 8, 2019 -
Refinery29
8 women in tech explain how they broke into the industry
October 22, 2019 -
HR Daily Advisor
Recruiting female tech candidates starts with the job description
October 7, 2019 -
Inc.
27 daily habits practiced by exceptionally successful people
October 3, 2019 -
Forbes
IMPACT 50: how the ultra rich are investing in the future
October 2, 2019 -
HR Dive
More women are applying for tech jobs, some without STEM degrees
October 2, 2019 -
The College Post
Women applying for technical roles in greater numbers
October 1, 2019 -
BestCompaniesAZ
Post-grad slump? Here are 3 tips to help you find a job you actually like
September 24, 2019 -
Reuters: Breaking Views
Some startups truly make the world a better place
September 16, 2019 -
CNN: First Move
Handshake helps students get first jobs
August 20, 2019 -
Yahoo: On the Move
Handshake CEO talks recent graduate employment in the US
August 20, 2019 -
Cheddar
Early career network Handshake expands to all university students
August 20, 2019 -
Quartz at Work
A popular job site for the college set is now open to students at any US four-year school
August 20, 2019 -
Bold Business
The Handshake app – connecting grads with employers through diversity inclusion
June 19, 2019 -
CNBC / Mad Money
Handshake CEO on curbing underemployment rates among college graduates
June 16, 2019 -
Reuters
How college students can find jobs – without much work experience
April 9, 2019 -
The Wall Street Journal
Tesla is the hot spot for young job seekers
November 25, 2018 -
Ozy
The networking platform bigger than LinkedIn for college students
November 13, 2018 -
TechCrunch
Handshake, a LinkedIn for university students and diversity, raises $40M
October 31, 2018 -
Fortune
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and others just put millions into student recruitment startup Handshake
October 31, 2018 -
CBS
Michelle Obama tells first-generation college-bound students, Don’t do it alone””
June 14, 2018 -
CNBC
IBM, JP Morgan, Amazon and Tesla lead entry-level job applications from college students
May 30, 2018 -
Fast Company
This job platform is for undergrads who get nowhere on LinkedIn
October 20, 2017 -
Inc
To land a job students need Handshake and a smile
January 6, 2017 -
Wall Street Journal
Handshake, now in 170 colleges, raises $20M for student job search
November 17, 2016 -
TechCrunch
Handshake nabs another $20M to make the job hunt more fair
November 17, 2016 -
Fortune
This startup will help you find your next intern
February 3, 2016 -
VentureBeat
College career network Handshake raises $10.5 million for university expansion
February 3, 2016
University press
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JMU, The Breeze
New feature on Handshake allows students to search for jobs and internships
February 27, 2020 -
SDSU News Center
SDSU launches new online career platform
January 16, 2020 -
The Hamline Oracle
Shake hands with opportunity on Hamline’s new internship platform
December 11, 2019 -
James Madison University News
It starts with (a) Handshake
December 5, 2019 -
The GW Hatchet
GW’s Handshake activation rate tops market basket schools, officials say
November 11, 2019 -
Miami Dade College, The Reporter
MDC works partnering with career platform, Handshake
October 18, 2019 -
Middlebury College, The Middlebury Campus
Post-graduation employment rates hit all-time high
October 17, 2019 -
Ashbury University, The Ashbury Collegian
Handshake and LinkedIn: comparing job search sites
October 4, 2019 -
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Career minded students learn new Handshake
September 30, 2019 -
University of Houston, Clear Lake, The Signal
Career Services offers Jobs4Hawks through Handshake
September 23, 2019 -
University of Virginia, UVA Today
Here’s why first-year students should not wait to visit The Career Center
September 20, 2019 -
Rice University, The Rice Thresher
Handshake to replace Rice Job Board
September 17, 2019 -
Polk State College News
Jobs and internships are only a Handshake away at Polk State
September 9, 2019 -
Missouri State University, The Standard
Career Center shakes hands with new management platform
August 26, 2019
Press releases
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Handshake Secures Another $80M To Accelerate Virtual Recruiting and Diverse Hiring Practices
May 12, 2021 -
Early Career Women Nearly Twice as Likely As Male Peers to Apply to a Job When They See Women in Leadership
April 22, 2021 -
Handshake Launches the First Annual Early Talent Awards to Celebrate the Top 120 Employers Driving the Next Generation of Recruiting
March 11, 2021 -
Survey: How A Year of Virtual Recruiting Transformed the Job Search Process For Gen Z
February 24, 2021 -
Handshake Appoints Margo Georgiadis to Board of Directors
February 9, 2021 -
Handshake Appoints Industry Veteran Asif Makhani as CTO to Drive Product and Platform Innovation
January 12, 2021 -
A New Hiring Playbook: How 2020 upended–and created opportunity–for college-to-career transitions
December 10, 2020 -
Handshake Announces $80M in Series D Financing: Now Connects Community College Students to In-Demand “New Collar” Jobs
October 20, 2020 -
Handshake CEO Garrett Lord Honored by Goldman Sachs for Entrepreneurship
October 14, 2020 -
Handshake CEO Garrett Lord Named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Northern California Award Winner
October 12, 2020 -
Handshake data reveals Gen Z is prioritizing mental health in the workplace
September 29, 2020 -
Handshake unveils new suite of solutions to usher in future of virtual recruiting for early talent
July 29, 2020 -
Handshake introduces new resources to help college students with their job search through COVID-19 outbreak
April 17, 2020 -
Survey: student loan debt is a key factor for Gen Z when making career decisions
January 22, 2020 -
College students continue to believe their major determines job prospects despite increasing employer focus on skills
November 20, 2019 -
Undeterred, more women are applying for technical roles each year
September 30, 2019 -
Handshake makes industry-leading early career community available to every undergraduate university student in America
August 20, 2019 -
Early career network Handshake raises $40 million in Series C funding led by EQT Ventures to increase access to opportunity to college students
February 3, 2016