Handshake

Handshake is free for all students currently enrolled at Highline College. 

This platform allows employers to connect specifically with students from your college. All job postings on Handshake are exclusively available to students, meaning you won’t be competing against professionals with 5 or more years of experience.

Handshake features over 400,000 employers offering opportunities tailored for students and recent college graduates. 

The platform provides personalized job recommendations based on the information you include in your Handshake profile. This ensures that you can find jobs and internships that align with your interests and match your career goals.

Additionally, recruiters on Handshake are five times more likely to reach out to you with job opportunities, including invitations to apply for jobs, once your profile is complete.

For a quick overview of the features, check out this Handshake video that summarizes the key points mentioned above.

Use the Mobile App or Desktop Version

Getting started is easy whether you're using a computer, phone, or tablet.

1. Go to app.joinhandshake.com or download the mobile app.
   (Apple App Store | Google Play)
2. Type "Highline College" in the search bar.
3. Sign in with your Highline MyApps credentials OR
4. Log in using your Highline College email (@highline.students.edu). 
5. Your account is already pre-populated with information you provided during application and registration, all you have to do is update your profile!

 

To help you make the most of Handshake, we’ve put together some links to useful blog posts, written by Handshake’s experts.

• 5 steps to success for your first 5 days on Handshake
• The Three Must-Haves on your Handshake Profile
• How to prepare for an interview (steps & tips)
• Finding a Job on Handshake FAQ

Are you interested in recruiting highly diverse and talented students from Highline College? If so, we are excited to announce that we are now on Handshake, a recruiting platform that connects students and employers directly.

To find our students in Handshake search for "Highline College".

If you do not currently have a Handshake account, please see Handshake’s overview for new employers.

To get started visit the Handshake Help Center

If you would like to post a job for students to view, please follow these guidelines. 

Guidelines

• The employer must be affiliated with a profit corporation, non-profit agency, government or local municipality.
• The position must be paid at minimum wage or above, except for an unpaid internship.
• Employees must receive a W-2 or 1099.
• The company cannot charge a fee to potential applicants.
• No personal posting will be allowed.
• No direct marketing or pyramid-based positions will be posted.
• The employer must utilize non-discriminatory and fair hiring and practices as identified by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles.
• Highline Colleges reserves the right to remove any posting not deemed to meet these posting standards.
• Highline Colleges reserves the right to amend, add, delete, or otherwise change these guidelines at any time, with or without notice.