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Information for Students and Alumni:

Employment opportunities in Handshake: The UNT Career Center acts only as a referral service and makes no particular recommendation regarding employers. We make no representations or guarantees about positions posted by the office. The UNT Career Center is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions or other aspects of off-campus employment. Due to the volume of jobs received by this office, we are unable to research the integrity of each organization or person that lists a job with us. Therefore, you are urged to undertake this responsibility yourself. This website also contains links to other websites not under the control of the University or the Career Center, and we are not responsible for the contents of any linked site. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact our office at (940) 565-2105 or by email at Career.Center@unt.edu. For information to help you avoid fraudulent job postings and emails, check out Identify and Avoid Job Scams.

Students – How to create a Handshake Account

Students can watch to learn how to create an account in Handshake. (Alumni should watch Creating an Alumni Handshake Account.)

Alumni – How to create a Handshake Account

Alumni Handshake Instructions
Alumni – Follow the instructions below for creating a Handshake account.

  • Go to unt.joinhandshake.com.
  • Click “No account? Sign up here” in the top right-hand corner.
  • Choose student/alumni.
  • Make sure University of North Texas is the school selected.
  • In the email address field, enter your personal email and we will send you an email message asking to confirm that you are an alumni.
  • Once your email is approved by the Career Center, you will get a link to confirm your account.
  • If you do not approve your email, your account will be pending. If you have any questions call the UNT Career
Find a Job or Internship Using Handshake

Learn how to use Handshake to find jobs, research employers, apply for jobs, check application status, and create a job alert.

Handshake Guide for Students: Tips and Hints

Apply for Jobs using Handshake

  • All jobs, including student employment positions, are posted in Handshake.
  • Students log in to Handshake, which is in the my.unt.edu portal under “Jobs.”
  • Current students use their EUID and password to log in.
  • If you have questions concerning Handshake, the information below may be helpful.

The UNT Career Center acts only as a referral service and makes no particular recommendation regarding employers. We make no representations or guarantees about positions posted by the office. The UNT Career Center is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions or other aspects of offcampus employment. Due to the volume of jobs received by this office, we are unable to research the integrity of each organization or person that list a job with us. Therefore, you are urged to undertake this responsibility yourself. This website also contains links to other websites not under the control of the University or Career Services, and we are not responsible for the contents of any linked site. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (940) 565-2105 or by email careercenter@unt.edu.

If you cannot log in and must create an account, you must use your @my.unt.edu email address.

How do I reset my password?
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/360005683414How-do-I-reset-my-Handshake-password-

Campus Profiles
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000832228-About-CampusProfiles

Student Dashboard
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000857787-About-theStudent-Dashboard

My major is missing or incorrect
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/219132597About-if-Your-Major-or-Minor-is-Missing-or-Incorrect-

Account is blocked or disabled
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/115011430248About-an-Account-that-is-Blocked-or-Suspended

Add work study to your profile
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/218692658-Howto-Add-Work-Study-Eligibility-to-Your-Profile

How to change your education information as a student
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/enus/articles/227140787-How-to-Change-your-Education-Information-as-a-Student

Change email
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000463127-How-to-Change-YourEmail

Change your student profile to private/public for employers
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/enus/articles/218692638-How-to-Change-Your-Student-Profile-to-Private-Public-for-Employers

How to edit or delete a document
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/219132587How-to-Edit-or-Delete-a-Document

How to upload a new document
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/218692648-How-toUpload-a-New-Document

Understanding document visibility
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/219132607Understanding-Document-Visibility

Manage your primary education
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/218692668Managing-Primary-Education

Student work authorization updates
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/enus/articles/115015978207-Students-Work-Authorization-Updates

Scheduling appointments
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/219133257-How-toRequest-an-Appointment

View scheduled appointments
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/218693398-Howto-View-Scheduled-Appointments

Managing a document attached to an application
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/enus/articles/227188348-Managing-Documents-Attached-to-an-Application

How to create and track an internship experience (credit bearing)
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/219133237-How-to-Create-and-Track-anExperience-a-credit-bearing-internship-

Add learning objectives to an experience
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/enus/articles/115011661407-How-to-Add-Learning-Objectives-to-an-Experience

How to upload an attachment to an experience
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/enus/articles/360006851874-How-to-Upload-an-Attachment-to-an-Experience

How to view employers who will be attending a career fair
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/enus/articles/219133267-How-to-View-Employers-Who-Will-Attend-an-Upcoming-Career-Fair

How to book an interview with a visiting employer
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/enus/articles/218693438-Interview-Schedules-Applications-and-Taking-Slots

The “Locked by school” and “Hidden from employers” settings are the same for all students. This is another reason why the application and resume are such important documents as that is where employers will get your contact information should they be interested in setting up an interview and discussing your application further.

Help/support video library
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/categories/202711128Student-Alumni

Handshake Information for Employers Recruiting at University of North Texas

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Handshake is a recruiting management system where employers can:

  • Post jobs and internships for UNT students and alumni.
  • Schedule an on-campus interview suite once a job has been posted.
  • Post events for UNT students and alumni.
  • Make a payment for a career fair or networking event hosted by the Career Center. (Check out our upcoming Career Fairs and Networking Events)

If you are not yet registered with Handshake, you will need to set up an account. Our Career Center offers employers access to thousands of exemplary candidates through this valuable resource. Below you will find information to assist you with creating a Handshake account, connecting with UNT, posting a position and more.

Create an Employer Account and Connect with UNT
Follow this guide to create a Handshake employer account. Once approved with your company, you will need to connect with UNT if your company has not already done so.

Post a Job or Internship
Once your profile is complete, you can post a job or internship for UNT students to view. This guide provides detailed instructions on How to Post a Job on Handshake.

Request an Interview Schedule
Now that you’ve posted a job, you can link it to an active interview schedule via Handshake. Follow this guide to request your schedule to interview students either in our new interview suites on campus or virtually.

If you have any questions, email Samantha.Alexander@unt.edu.

Handshake Support
If you encounter any issues with Handshake, please use the following tools to resolve your concerns:

 

If you are actively recruiting at UNT, you’re welcome to reach out to the UNT Career Center staff for support by calling our main office number.

Handshake Guide for Supervisors

How to post a job:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/221565247-Video-How-to-Post-a-New-Job

How to edit a job:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002790408

How to add an attachment to job:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/115009218167-About-Adding-an-Attachment-toa-Job

How to delete an attachment on a job:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/115008414048-About-Deleting-an-Attachment-on-a-Job

To close a job posting:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/115011841627-About-Expiring-a-Job-Posting

I selected the wrong employer (UNT instead of UNT-Student Employment):
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/218693308

On campus employer listed as a student:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/115011549548-Creating-an-employer-account-linked-to-my-student-account

How to send declined emails to applicant:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004424894

How to change applicant status:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/227951067-How-to-Change-Applicant-Status

How to duplicate a job posting:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/219132977-How-to-Duplicate-a-Job-Posting

How to filter jobs by your division:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/219049298-How-to-Filter-Jobs-by-Your-Division

How to hide declined applicants:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/226346728-How-to-Hide-Declined-Applicants

How to share a job posting via social media:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015920027-How-to-Share-a-Job-Posting-via-Social-Media

How to view comments on a job posting:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/227653187-How-to-View-Comments-on-a-Job-Posting

How will I know when someone applies to the job:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000962327-How-will-I-know-when-someoneapplies-to-my-job-

How to access applications:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012930067-How-To-Access-Applications

How to contact applicants on a job:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/226294668-How-to-Contact-Email-Message-Appli cants-on-a-Job

Managing applicants:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013307228-Managing-Applicants-on-a-Job-Posting

Understanding job and applicant preferences:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/218693208-Understanding-Job-and-Applicant-Preferences-

How to set us Automatic Applicant Status Messaging:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004424894

How to view only jobs that you created:

  • Go to your Employer account
  • Go to Jobs
  • Above the Jobs list, it says “Jobs – viewing all University of North Texas – Student Employment jobs.” Click on Edit this
  • Change to “Jobs Creating by Me.”
  • From your account, click on Jobs. Click on the “Edit this” button under the blue bar next to Jobs. Under Job View Settings, click on the circle for “Jobs created by Me.”

OR

  • Another way to see all of your department’s jobs is to click on the menu “Divisions” above the job list and type in your department name. That way, you can see your jobs as well as anyone else who posted from your department.

If you are experiencing technical issues, please contact Handshake Help Center to chat with a representative.

Information for Employers:

Learn more about posting jobs, internships and events in Handshake.

Handshake Information for Employers