Handshake

Handshake is the leading career network dedicated to university students and recent graduates. By partnering with over 1,500 colleges and universities, Handshake serves as the official career services hub for these institutions. This unique model provides employers with direct access to a diverse and verified pool of emerging talent, bridging the gap between academia and the professional world.

Key Features

Handshake offers a robust suite of tools designed to help students launch their careers and help recruiters find the right candidates:

• Targeted Job & Internship Board: The platform hosts millions of opportunities, from part-time on-campus roles to full-time entry-level positions at Fortune 500 companies.
• Direct Engagement Tools: Recruiters can message students directly, host virtual career fairs, and conduct 1:1 or group information sessions to build meaningful connections.
• AI-Driven Career Matching: Students build comprehensive profiles highlighting their skills, coursework, and projects. Handshake uses machine learning to provide personalized job recommendations based on a student’s major, interests, and location.

Handshake ATS Integration

Through Manatal’s "My Own Contracts" feature, employers can link their existing Handshake accounts to the Manatal dashboard. This enables users to:

1. Centralize Job Posting: Publish vacancies to Handshake without leaving the Manatal platform.
2. Synchronize Data: Efficiently manage incoming applications from the student network within a single, unified pipeline.
3. Leverage Existing Agreements: Utilize pre-purchased job posting credits or employer contracts with Handshake to maximize recruitment reach.

Use Cases

The Manatal-Handshake integration offers several advantages for organizations focusing on early-career recruitment:

• Accessing Exclusive Talent Pools: Seamlessly reach students at top-tier universities who are actively seeking internships and first-time roles.
• Centralized Campus Recruitment: Eliminate the need to toggle between different platforms. Manage all campus-specific job postings and initial candidate screenings within Manatal.
• Cost & Resource Optimization: By utilizing the "My Own Contracts" feature, businesses can ensure they are getting the full value of their Handshake partnership while maintaining a lean, efficient hiring process.