Handshake is an online platform that college students can use to find job and internship opportunities, connect with employers and access career resources. Students can create profiles, apply for positions, register for career fairs and events and get personalized job recommendations tailored to their skills and career goals

Why should you use Handshake? You’ll have access to information about employment and career resources, including:

  • Find full-time and part-time jobs
  • Search for internships
  • Find on-campus jobs
  • Register for career fairs and events
  • Access career resources
  • Practice with mock interviews
  • Receive personalized job recommendations
  • Schedule an appointment with Career Advancement

How to Access Handshake

Current students: Log in through your MyBSU portal and select the Handshake tile under Student Resources.

  • Log in to your MyBSU Account
  • Select the Handshake tile in the Student Resources section
  • Select Student Access Button (don’t enter your email) and enter your Star ID + password
  • Build your profile

Review the Getting Started article.

On your homepage you will find trending tips, jobs, events and resources.

Alumni: Contact career@bemidjistate.edu for assistance accessing Handshake.

Helpful tips:

How to apply for a Job or Internship

Request an appointment with Career Advancement

How to: Request an Experience

How to Upload a New Document

Handshake Student Account FAQs

Managing Your Notification Preferences

About Handshake Mobile for iOS and Android

How to Log into Handshake Mobile

On-Campus Employment

Search for on-campus positions in Handshake

On-Campus Student Employment Supervisors

Handshake Help Center for Employers