{"id":15166,"date":"2019-03-14T15:44:58","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T19:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/?page_id=15166"},"modified":"2026-02-05T16:22:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T21:22:14","slug":"handshake","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/handshake\/","title":{"rendered":"Handshake Internship\/Job Search Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Handshake is Bates\u2019 online tool for exploration, planning, research, and internship and job listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students and alumni can use the direct Bates link<\/a> (handshake.bates.edu<\/a>) to: create their individualized profiles, and share their skills and experiences with potential employers; join virtual events, and research internship and job opportunities; and access scores of resources through the Center for Purposeful Work (including Vault industry guides as well as resume, cover letter, interviewing, and networking guides).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With listings from thousands of employers targeted at college students and recent graduates, including listings shared by alumni and parents, Handshake makes opportunities across industries available for all Bates students to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Handshake Guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Log In to Handshake<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Website Disclaimer<\/h3>
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The Bates Center for Purposeful Work maintains its websites as a service to Bates students and alumni for their career development and job search efforts, but the presence of job announcements on any site maintained by the Bates Center for Purposeful Work does not indicate an endorsement or recommendation by Bates College or the Bates Center for Purposeful Work. Students and alumni are solely responsible for taking all necessary precautions when interviewing for or accepting internships or jobs, as well as checking the credentials and integrity of an employer or organization. Please refer to <\/span>our <\/span>recruiting expectations, guidelines, and policies<\/span><\/a> for additional information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Schedule a Meeting with a Purposeful Work Counselor<\/h3>
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Students: <\/strong>To schedule an individual meeting, make an appointment via Handshake with a <\/span>specific counselor<\/span><\/a> or a counselor aligned with your needs and interests. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Log in to <\/span>Handshake<\/span><\/a> with your Bates email and SSO.
\n 2. Go to <\/span><\/span>Career Center<\/span><\/a> (visible in multiple locations on the homepage).
\n 3. Click <\/span><\/span>Appointments<\/span><\/a>. Once you see <\/span><\/span>Schedule a New Appointment<\/span><\/a>, follow the prompts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you decide whom to meet with given your needs and interests, you have the option to select one of the following mediums:
\n – Zoom: We\u2019ll send a Google calendar invitation with a Zoom link.
\n – Phone: Please provide a phone number in the Handshake notes where you articulate what we can help you with. We\u2019ll send a Google calendar invitation and include that phone number.
\n – In-Person Meeting: We\u2019ll send a Google calendar invitation with a physical location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve scheduled your appointment, check your email or Google Calendar for the meeting invitation detailing your counselor\u2019s name as well as applicable meeting details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alumni:<\/strong> You won\u2019t be able to schedule via Handshake, so please email purposefulwork@bates.edu<\/strong> with your Monday-Friday availability, your preferred medium (see list above), and either the name of a <\/span>specific counselor<\/span><\/a> or your questions\/needs\/interests so we can connect you with an appropriate counselor. We should respond within 2-3 business days.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Update Your Profile on Handshake to Make Sure It Reflects Your Skills and Experiences<\/h3>
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Recruiters will frequently review Handshake profiles to determine whether individuals are suitable for open roles. The more complete and updated your profile, the more likely recruiters will consider your candidacy for relevant roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Log in to Handshake with your Bates email and SSO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on your initials or image in the upper right corner to open a drop down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select My Profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Complete each section. If you already have an updated resume, you can easily cut and paste into each section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Update Your Career Interests on Handshake to Receive Emails with Opportunities Targeted to Your Interests<\/h3>
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    1. Log in to Handshake with your Bates email and SSO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click on your initials or image in the upper right corner to open a drop down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Select My Career Interests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Complete each section, paying particular attention to the following:\n
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      1. Which Bates College career clusters best match your interests?<\/b><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Which industries are you interested in?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Which kinds of job, or job functions, interest you?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. When do you expect to graduate?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Click Save in the lower right corner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Update Your Settings on Handshake to Make Sure Your Profile is Public and You Get the Notifications You Want<\/h3>
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        Recruiters will only be able to reach out to you if you make your profile public and if you set your notifications accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        1. Log in to Handshake with your Bates email and SSO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Click on your initials or image in the upper right corner to open a drop down menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Select Settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

          Save Specific Search Criteria on Handshake and Receive Notifications of New Internships or Jobs that Fit Those Criteria<\/h3>
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          This option can be really helpful when you\u2019ve identified specific search criteria that filter for internships or jobs you want. By saving these search criteria on Handshake, the platform can notify you based on your notification preferences (see above) whenever new internships or jobs get posted that fit these search criteria. This option will make the search process a lot more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          CONSIDER THIS EXAMPLE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Log in to Handshake with your Bates email and SSO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Click on Jobs on the left-hand side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Select All Filters on the horizontal filters bar (this will open a pop-up box). Under Job Type, select On-Campus. Click Show Results in the lower right corner of the pop-up box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. You should now see all available On-Campus jobs that are open for application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. On this Jobs screen, you\u2019ll see a blue bar with a bell and a message that says \u201cNotify me about new jobs like this.\u201d If you toggle the switch from left to right, you\u2019ll save the search.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. If you click \u201cManage notifications,\u201d you\u2019ll be taken to the Notification Preferences section discussed above.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

            Handshake Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            Handshake Blog for Students<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
            Finding a Job on Handshake: FAQs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
            How to Get the Best Job Recommendations from Handshake<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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