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Handshake: Connecting You with Opportunities and Employers

Search. Connect. Apply. Get Hired.

Handshake is the go-to source for jobs, internships, employer connections, peer-to-peer insights, and career fair and event information. Whether exploring your options or targeting a specific path, Handshake can help.

Use Handshake to:

  • Search and apply for jobs and internships
  • Set up automatic feeds tailored to your interests
  • Connect with employers and alumni
  • Learn about organizations
  • Register for workshops, events and fairs
  • Publicize your resume

Accessing Handshake is easy:

  • Students: Log in using your St. Thomas username and password.
  • Alumni: If you don't already have an account, one using this form.
  • Faculty: Find instructions using Resources for Faculty and Staff to request ab account.

For customized feeds, personalized job and internship recommendations, and employers targeting you specifically, fully complete your Handshake profile and career interests.

Handshake Features for Students and Alumni

  • Explore career paths
  • Create student profile
  • Find and apply for jobs and internships
  • Upload and manage resume, transcripts, and cover letters
  • Register for career center and employer events, and career fairs

Handshake Features for Employers

  • Post jobs and internships
  • Search and contact students directly
  • Participate in on-campus interviews
  • Participate in career fairs and recruiting events

Handshake Events

  • USPS Hiring Event Portsmouth NH -every Monday (Monday, March 2nd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Monday, September 28th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

    When: Monday, March 2nd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Monday, September 28th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT Location: 300 Woodbury Avenue, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, United States Event is every MondayThe United States Postal Service is hiring for many part-time and full-time positions.  Start a great career with amazing benefits, including a PENSION! A career with USPS is a rewarding, safe choice and will provide you with a great retirement.  Plenty of upward mobility in a company that employs over 630 thousand people across the United States, and you can transfer anywhere in the US!  Join us to learn more and get assistance with searching and applying to open positions.

  • USPS Hiring Event Burlington VT every Tuesday (Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

    When: Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT Location: 5 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403, United States Event is every TuesdayThe United States Postal Service is hiring for many part-time and full-time positions.  Start a great career with amazing benefits, including a PENSION! A career with USPS is a rewarding, safe choice and will provide you with a great retirement.  Plenty of upward mobility in a company that employs over 630 thousand people across the United States, and you can transfer anywhere in the US!  Join us to learn more and get assistance with searching and applying to open positions.

  • EY Career Trek Spring 2026 (Friday, March 6th 2026, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CST)

    When: Friday, March 6th 2026, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CST Location: 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, United States Join Career Development as we visit EY in downtown Minneapolis March 6th. You will learn more about their career opportunities, company culture, and how you can be part of the team! This is a great chance to network, ask questions, and gain valuable insights from UST alums directly. We'll have lunch, a tour of their offices, and time for Q&A.  Date: Friday, March 6th 2026Time: 11:00-2:00p - Meet at the school shuttle pick up area on Summit in front of ASC between 11am-11:15am. The shuttle will depart at 11:20am. Our time at EY is 12p-1:30pm, with a return to campus by 2:00p.  We can accommodate 15 students, and you must register on Handshake. Questions? Career@stthomas.edu 

  • St. Thomas Grad Program Expo (Friday, March 6th 2026, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm CST)

    When: Friday, March 6th 2026, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm CST Location: Anderson Student Center (ASC), Scooters, 2115 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105, United States Consider pursuing a graduate degree or certificate! Explore your educational options at the Grad Expo on Friday, March 6. Learn about programs and get personalized support all in one place. Whether you’re just starting to browse or you’re ready to hit "submit" on graduate applications, this event is for you!  The Expo (11 AM – 1 PM @ Scooter’s): Connect with reps from all St. Thomas graduate programs - Health, Business, Engineering, Education, Law, Catholic Studies and more. Financial Aid, OISS and Career Development reps will be on-site to help you navigate the "how" and "why" of continuing your education.  Application Drop-ins (1 PM – 3 PM @ ASC 202): Drop in for real-time advice and one-on-one support on your personal statement or application questions.  Purple Couch Panel (3 PM @ SDIS): Join a candid conversation about the grad school experience from current students and recent alumni.Â