When you log in to Handshake for the first time, you’ll receive a series of prompts about your skills, coursework, extracurricular involvement, and other background experience. These five areas round out your Handshake profile. However, the cornerstone of your profile is your Education and Resume. We recommend paying close attention to these areas and updating them regularly:
- From the “For You” page, click on your name on the left. Update the "Education" section to reflect other schools you may have attended, your graduation date for the University of Mary, GPA, etc. The job and internship search pulls from this information.
- The remaining portions of your profile can be completed by uploading your resume. Career services has a comprehensive online guide to assist you.
To search for employers and apply for jobs/internships:
- Click the “Jobs” tab at the top of your page.
- Select the type of job you are searching for from the options circled in blue. University of Mary Work Study, Work Campus, and Internships can also be found on Handshake.
- Narrow down your results using filters including location, industry, and job function.
- Under “Filters,” select “Employer Preferences” to compare details from your profile (i.e., Majors, School Year, Graduation Date, U.S. Work Authorization, and GPA) to jobs that exactly match those specifications. Be sure you have all the information completed to use this feature.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 701-355-8050 or kallan@132072.com.
Disclaimer: University of Mary Career Services Office maintains Handshake as a service to University of Mary students and alumni. Employers and opportunities found on Handshake are listed due to their potential interest to the University of Mary community. These should not be considered an endorsement by career services or the University of Mary. While employers and opportunities are vetted by university staff, students should always exercise caution and use good judgment when viewing postings in Handshake or other job sites to protect themselves from fraudulent opportunities and scams. If found on Handshake, report the fraudulent employer and posting to kallan@132072.com.