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Handshake: Connecting You with Opportunities and Employers

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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

  • Internship to Entry-level: Career Pathways at MnDOT (Monday, January 12th 2026, 10:30 am - 11:15 am CST)

    When: Monday, January 12th 2026, 10:30 am - 11:15 am CST Location: Virtual The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) offers specialized pathway programs within the agency for college students and recent grads. Learn how these programs can help you build a career in public service while you're still in school. This virtual meeting will introduce you to the Seeds Student Worker Program for current college students and the follow-up MnROW program for high-achieving Seeds graduates. Agenda: Seeds program introduction and highlights Following the career pathway to MnROW What the programs are like from a participant's perspective Q&A Whether you're curious about working for a state agency or ready to kick your career off with a nationally recognized multimodal transportation system, this virtual event is here to answer all your questions

  • McKinsey Unpacked (Monday, January 12th 2026, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST)

    When: Monday, January 12th 2026, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EST Location: Virtual What you learn here goes with you, no matter where your ambitions take you. Our next guest, Anish Melwani, will talk about how he developed and honed his leadership skills during his 16 years at McKinsey, and how those skills helped him as he took the helm of luxury goods group LVMH North America.Anish joined McKinsey as a Business Analyst and quickly adapted to our Firm’s feedback and professional development culture. As he rose through our Firm’s leadership ranks, he became known for building collaborative teams as well as his sharp sense of humor. In a conversation with Blair and Marie, Anish will unpack how learning to lead at McKinsey has shaped his career outside the Firm, and led him to some unexpected and interesting places. Register by January 11. And in the meantime, catch up on past episodes here.Session timing: 11:30am ET // 5:30pm CET // 8:30pm GST

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection Recruitment Event - Tampa, FL - 1/13-1/14 (Tuesday, January 13th 2026, 9:00 am EST - Wednesday, January 14th 2026, 2:00 pm EST)

    When: Tuesday, January 13th 2026, 9:00 am EST - Wednesday, January 14th 2026, 2:00 pm EST Location: Tampa, Florida, United States If you’re ready to explore the rewards and challenges of serving in today’s elite U.S. Customs and Border Protection, don’t miss the CBP live, two-day recruitment event this January 13 – 14 in Tampa, FL.Our expansive, in-person hiring event is free and open to all, with registration required in advance. Event hours will be:January 13, 2026, 9 AM – 8 PM ETJanuary 14, 2026, 9 AM – 2 PM ETRecruiters will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions and provide valuable input, including resume tips. Plus, to help accelerate your application process, CBP is also offering onsite application submission and entrance exams.See what it takes to serve as part of the vital CBP mission, providing security for our nation’s borders from those who threaten legitimate trade and travel, safety from harmful substances like fentanyl, and humanitarian aid to those in need.We will be recruiting for mission-critical roles in both Law Enforcement and Mission Operations Support. Federal hiring regulations apply to all mission-critical positions. At minimum, U.S. Citizenship is required.Federal civil service is a great place to start building a career in law enforcement and learn about the qualifications you’ll need to get your career started. In addition:Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents can EARN UP TO $60,000* IN RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES. *Conditions apply.UP TO $60,000 IN INCENTIVES available to CBP Officers, paid $15,000 per year. Location based.$10k PLUS UP TO 25% of BASE PAY INCENTIVE available for Air and Marine Operations Air Interdiction and Marine Interdiction Agents assigned to Caribbean locations.Specific location and schedule details will be provided to all registered attendees in advance. To register and to obtain additional information, please visit our website: https://careers.cbp.gov/s/career-paths/usbp/bpa.

  • Spring 2026 Industrial Engineer VIRTUAL Info Session (Tuesday, January 13th 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST)

    When: Tuesday, January 13th 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST Location: Virtual Greetings!We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Virtual Fair, designed to connect you with incredible opportunities, insights, and hiring timelines to support your next steps.We're hiring recent grands / students for a variety of opportunities!During this Virtual Fair, you will have the opportunity to learn more about our Current Job Openings and Developmental Programs, which include: Industrial Engineer Trainee Professional Development Program Emerging Professionals Program Summer Internship Program Honor Attorney Program You will also have the opportunity to chat with Recruiters and USPS Representatives in real time.Event Details:Date: January 13, 2026Time: 11:00 am -1:00 pm ESTPlatform:  ZOOMhttps://usps.zoomgov.com/j/1614831830?pwd=wQXpsXSCvrrKHXsHcU4veVGWIRNtxO.1