Post a Position

Post a Position

Handshake is UCSB’s online gateway to posting positions, scheduling on-campus interviews, requesting information sessions, and registering for career fairs. Every student has access to Handshake, and this is the first place they go when looking for opportunities. Below, you will find instructions on how to register for a Handshake account and post a position, tips on how to use Handshake to connect to students, information on Work-Study, and helpful salary resources.

If you already have a Handshake account, skip to “Instructions for Posting a Job on Handshake”.

You need a user account in order to log in and use Handshake. If you need to create a new Handshake account…

1. You will first be asked to enter your company-supplied email and a new password.
2. You will then be asked to enter information about yourself and the jobs you will be offering. The more information you provide the faster your account will be reviewed. 
3. You will be asked to verify your email account by checking an email sent to you.
4. You will then be asked to join an existing company or enter a new one. Again, the more info you provide the faster your account will be reviewed.
5. Handshake’s Trust and Safety unit will then review your account request. You should hear back from them within a single work day.
6. You will then be able to enter your job and select the University of California, Santa Barbara to post it.
7. UCSB’s Employer Engagement group will review your job for posting at UCSB. 

Instructions for Registering on Handshake

1. REGISTER: You will need to create a user account in order to log in and use Handshake. Register for a Handshake User Account at... 
   
   Register for a New Handshake User Account
   
   Start the process by selecting the button above, entering your company email and a new password, and selecting “Sign Up”.
2. JOB POSTING: You will then be asked to enter information for your job posting. You can read about this below under "Instructions for Posting a Job on Handshake".
3. VERIFY: Handshake will send you a verification email to the email you provided. Verify your account by clicking “Confirm Email” upon receiving it.
4. CONNECT WITH YOUR COMPANY: After confirming your email, if your company already exists, Handshake should prompt you to connect with your organization. You can also use the search bar to find your company or click the “Create New Company” button. You can read about this below under "Tips for Creating an Employer Account on Handshake".
5. CONNECT WITH UCSB: Use the search bar to find "University of California, Santa Barbara" and click the “+” button to the right of the school. Then click “Next: Finish”
6. CONFIRMATION: Your connection will be reviewed by UCSB Career Services staff. Once reviewed, you will receive a confirmation email notifying you that you are now connected with UCSB.

Having trouble? Visit the Handshake Help Center which contains step-by-step instructions along with screenshots.

Instructions for Posting a Job on Handshake

Now that you are connected with UCSB on Handshake, you can post your job!

1. POST A JOB: Log in to Handshake by entering your email into the EMPLOYER field after going to the Employer Login Page.
   
   Employer Login Page
    
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   Once logged in, click “Post a Job” on your home dashboard. You will be asked to provide information in regards to the Job Basics, Job Details, and Job Preferences. *Please note - according to UCSB Career Services policies, cooperative education positions will not be approved.
2. SCHOOL SELECTION: Use the search bar to find "University of California, Santa Barbara" and then confirm the apply start date and expiration date.
3. SAVE: Choose “Save” on the bottom navigation to create and review your job.
4. CONFIRMATION: Your job posting will be reviewed by UCSB Career Services staff. Once reviewed, you will receive a confirmation email that the position will be posted and available to UCSB students and alumni. The more information you provide about your posting, the faster we can review and approve your job.

PLEASE REVIEW our recruitment policies on registering for Handshake, posting jobs, internships, and “unpaid internships”, as well as our internship posting guidelines.

Tips for Creating an Employer Account on Handshake 

• CREATE AN ACCOUNT: If you've received an invite from a school or a colleague, you can create an account by clicking the link in the email. If you're signing up without an invite, go to https://app.joinhandshake.com/employer_registrations/new to create an employer account. The more information you provide about your company, the faster your registration can be approved.
• CONNECT TO YOUR EMPLOYER: You will be prompted to search for your company and request to join or create a new company profile if your company is not yet on Handshake. Use your corporate email address if you have one. This will not only ensure that your company profile displays as an option to connect with if the company is on Handshake, but it can expedite the approval process.
• CONNECT TO SCHOOLS: To post jobs or events to students, you must request and receive approval from each school selected. It can take up to five business days for a school to approve your request. If you do not receive a response within that time frame, contact the Career Services department at the school.
• HANDSHAKE HELP: You can read more about setting up your account on the Handshake Support Pages...
  • Create an Employer User Account, Join a Company, and Connect with Schools
  • How to Create a New Company Profile
  • Understanding School Approvals
  • Details on How to Post a Job
  • Understanding Job Posting Approvals
  • How to Edit a Job Posting
  • How to Close a Job Posting

Questions? Visit Handshake Help Center 

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