Handshake

Students

Handshake is Your One-Stop Shop for Career

• On- and Off-Campus Jobs, Internships & Full-Time Jobs
• Booking Appointments
• Career Event and Program Registration
• Employer Connections
• Career and Life Planning Checklists and Resources (coming soon)

Where to Start!

• Login to Handshake in one of two ways:
  • Login to Wavenet   and select 'Student Services' - Click 'Jobs by Handshake'
  • Visit: http://pepperdine.joinhandshake.com then select "Students" - Authenticate
• Verify your pre-populated profile information (you can update details later)
• Be sure to update your WORK AUTHORIZATION STATUS
• We encourage you to make your profile viewable to employers

Build a Stellar Profile

• Upload an approved resume in Word Doc or PDF form
• Not approved? Send your resume to careerambassador@pepperdine.edu
• Once uploaded, select "Build Profile from Resume" to populate your profile

Get More Relevant Content

• Under "Account" set up your 'Notification Preferences' and 'Job Interests'
• 'Notification Preferences' determine when/how you'll receive messages
• 'Job Interests' will improve your search results when looking for jobs
• FOLLOW companies, jobs, or events to populate your homepage feed
• Search and apply for part-time positions, internships, or full-time jobs that are best for you! 

Alumni

• Login: Visit Handshake and login with your email and select 'reset password' - if invalid, register for a new account
• Set Up Your Profile & Upload a Resume: Upload a resume to add additional content to your profile, set your job and location preferences too
• Search and Apply for Jobs: See job updates in your newsfeed, follow companies, or conduct a system search to find jobs you like
• Event registration: Register for upcoming events such as career fairs, workshops, networking events and mock interviews