Handshake is an online platform that college students can use to find job and internship opportunities, connect with employers, and access career resources. Students can create profiles, apply for positions, register for career fairs and events, and get personalized job recommendations tailored to their skills and career goals.

Why should you use Handshake? You’ll have access to information about employment and career resources, including:

  • Full- and part-time jobs
  • Internships
  • On-Campus Jobs
  • Practice/Mock Interviews
  • Career Advancement events
  • Job and Internship fairs
  • Scheduling an appointment with Career Advancement
  • Career Resources

Student Instructions: Handshake 101

This is a free service to all current students and alumni.

Review the Getting Started article.

  • Log in to your MyBSU Account
  • Select the Handshake tile in the Student Resources section
  • Select Student Access Button (don’t enter your email) and enter your Star ID + password
  • Build your profile

On your homepage you will find trending tips, jobs, events, and resources

Helpful tips:

How to apply for a Job or Internship

Request an appointment with Career Advancement

How to: Request an Experience

How to Upload a New Document

Handshake Student Account FAQs

Managing Your Notification Preferences

About Handshake Mobile for iOS and Android

On-Campus Employment

Search for on-campus positions in Handshake

On-Campus Student Employment Supervisors

Handshake Help Center for Employers

Alumni

Please contact us at career@bemidjistate.edu to re-activate your account