Handshake
Handshake allows active students and alumni to search for jobs, engage with over 7,000 employers, explore our career resources, and connect with a Career Advisor to help students develop their careers. Employers can post internship and job opportunities, as well as browse resumes and portfolios to recruit from our talented community actively. On Handshake, you’ll be able to:
- Search through an average of 1,000 job and internship opportunities are posted monthly.
- Browse collections of jobs and internships based on Emerson-specific industries.
- Book appointments with career advisors.
- Find career-specific guides and resources to develop your career, including resume and cover letter tips, how to get an internship, industry, and career guides, and so much more!
Accessing Handshake
Students can easily access Handshake using their login credentials, while alumni can update their login information or create a new account for seamless access.
- Login to your Handshake account
- Download the Handshake app to your phone
- Complete your profile
- Get started on your career journey!
Resources
Emerson’s Career Development Center is a one-stop shop for career education and support. In the resource section of Handshake, you’ll find guides, action plans, FAQs, and other information about resumes, cover letters, networking, internships, portfolios, how to use ChatGPT in the job search, and so much more. You can also discover Undergraduate and Graduate-specific resources and Online Resume & Cover Letter Review resources on Handshake.
Book Appointments with Career Advisors
Career Counseling Appointments
The Career Development Center offers individual appointments for students to meet with staff to discuss and review their career paths. We work with students to strategically engage in topics that help them in their unique career paths. Information on these topics may also be presented in classroom settings and student organization meetings.
- Resume, cover letter, and portfolio review
- Interview Preparation
- CPT/OPT Career Planning
- Job or internship search preparation and strategy
- Networking Guidance
- Career Coaching for Grad Students
All current students can schedule an appointment via Handshake. Prospective students should contact careers [at] emerson.edu (careers[at]emerson[dot]edu) with any questions.
Like, Follow & Subscribe
Handshake is your gateway to Emerson-approved job and internship opportunities. Students and alumni can explore thousands of roles curated by our Employer Engagement Team. Use the Collections feature to filter opportunities by themes like proximity to campus, alumni-posted internships, social impact roles, industry-specific jobs, and HBCU-approved employers.
Stay updated by following @emersoncareercenter on all social media, and follow our LinkedIn for additional job resources! Subscribing to our Hot Lists, and using featured labels in Handshake to discover exciting roles from Emerson’s top employers across various industries.
Our office manages several “Hot Lists,” featuring jobs and internships from our partner employers in New York City and Los Angeles. All Emerson students will automatically receive a bi-weekly Entry-Level Jobs and Internships Hot List from our office throughout the year, but we encourage you to take your search further using our other lists linked below.
Online Resume & Cover Letter Reviews
Any current Emerson College student may submit their resume through Handshake for a peer review by a member of our team. Feedback is delivered via email in roughly 2-3 business days. Submit your resume and/or cover letter for review follow these instructions:
Instructions for adding your resume on Handshake:
- Login to your Handshake account
- On the top right corner, click your profile picture and select "My Documents."
- Click "Add New Document"
- Upload Resume with the title ForReview_FirstName_LastName
Find and Attend Career Focused Events
The Career Development Center collaborates with a diverse array of campus offices, student organizations, and off-campus employers to offer exciting, career-focused programs throughout the year. If you're interested in participating in or contributing to upcoming events, we invite you to explore events on Handshake, including those hosted by our office and external employers.
Career Fair
Join the Career Development Center’s Career Fair to connect with a wide range of prospective employers on campus.
This annual event offers students and alumni a valuable opportunity to explore career options, build professional connections, and stand out in the application process. Employers will be recruiting for internships and job opportunities or fostering interest in future openings.
Career Development Workshops
The Career Center offers a variety of workshops, information sessions, and professional development opportunities designed to support students in achieving career success. These sessions provide an excellent platform for students to engage in meaningful discussions about career goals, connect with industry professionals, and gain clarity on potential career paths.
Explore the events on Handshake to discover workshops such as:
- Resume & Cover Letter Workshop
- Strategic Internship Search
- Career Readiness Workshop
- Finding Your Purpose
- Explore Workshops on Handshake
- Interview Preparation
- Networking Strategies
Employer Events
Our office hosts dynamic events throughout the year, connecting students with leading employers and showcasing diverse career and internship opportunities. On-campus employer visits and virtual events via Handshake provide insights into companies, their work cultures, and industry trends.
Students can explore a variety of events designed to build connections, enhance skills, and advance career goals, including:
- Industry Insights: Panels featuring employers and alumni.
- Employer Site Visits: Office tours, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities.
- Skill Sessions: Workshops led by industry experts.
- Career Cafes: Network in an informal setting with a rotating featured employer on campus
- External Events: Virtual employer-hosted sessions
- Career Fairs: Meet multiple employers to explore open positions, and learn about company culture and network.
- Take advantage of these opportunities to gain valuable insights and connect with industry professionals.