Handshake Profile Checklist

The Career Design Center partners with Handshake to connect SUNY Geneseo students with a diverse employer community. Visit Handshake to activate or access your account.

The following are suggested steps to complete your Handshake profile

  • Looking For
    • Specify if you are currently searching for opportunities and if so, what types
    • Add any location, industry, or role preferences
  • Summary
    • Include a summary about who you are and your goals. This is a space in your profile to introduce yourself to employers
  • Skills
    • Add skills you have demonstrated to help employers discover you
  • Work Experience
    • Summary of skills, roles, & accomplishments
    • Include organization, job title, date & location
  • Education - Add Colleges, Majors/Minors, & Anticipated Graduation
    • Consider adding other colleges/universities attended, unlocking your GPA
    • Some of this information will be already on your profile, verify it is accurate
  • Courses
    • Add courses related to your major or highlight relevant skills
  • Organizations
    • Include organization name, position held, membership dates & location
    • Highlight any leadership roles, accomplishments, & relevant skills
  • Projects
    • Add relevant projects you have worked on independently or as part of a team
    • Some ideas are publications, presentations, websites, research, etc.
  • Languages
    • Let employers know the language/s you are fluent in
  • Upload a Profile Picture - Your photo should be current, professional, and simple
    • No busy backgrounds, filters, or other people in the photo
  • Unlock Your Profile - so employers are able to view it. This can be changed anytime
    • Review profile privacy settings and adjust accordingly
  • Upload Your Resume - under my documents (as PDF)
    • Feature your resume on your profile so it is visible to employers
    • Privacy details here
  • Check Out a Sample Profile