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Apply for Jobs using Handshake

Handshake is your all‑in‑one job platform at UNT. It's a go‑to place to find full‑time jobs, internships, work‑study positions, campus jobs and part‑time or seasonal roles with employers from right here in Denton to across the country and around the world. Every job available to UNT students, including student employment, is posted in Handshake, making it the easiest way to explore opportunities that match your interests.

You can log in anytime through my.unt.edu under UNT Resources - Jobs, using your EUID and password. Whether you’re starting your job search or just exploring what’s out there, Handshake makes connecting with employers simple and stress‑free.

Evaluating Job Authenticity

It’s important to make sure any job you’re interested in, and the employer behind it, is real. Take a moment to check things out before you apply. Watch for red flags, like an employer asking you to pay for training, equipment or other materials up front. Legitimate employers won’t do that. Also pay attention to the emails or messages you get. If they’re full of spelling mistakes, poor grammar or feel vague or confusing, the job posting might be a scam. Trust your instincts, stay alert and double‑check anything that doesn’t seem quite right. Most job postings and employers are legitimate, but some scammers target students by sending fake job or phishing emails, sometimes even using UNT names or logos. Scam postings can also appear on trusted platforms like Handshake. These red flags can help you spot and avoid job scams. 

Ask Yourself these Questions
  • Why did you receive this email? Don’t apply for a job that is emailed to you unexpectedly without doing some research.
  • Did the email come from a free email service such as gmail.com rather than a company domain?
  • Did you sign up for a listserv or give out your email address?

A recognizable logo or name doesn’t mean the email or sender is legitimate. Logos can be copied easily, including UNT logos. Emails sent by the UNT Career Center will direct you to a known job posting system such as Handshake. NEVER click on links from people or sources you do not know.

Look for Warning Signs
  • Does the pay seem too high based on the work, experience required or similar jobs? If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
  • Are there multiple misspelled words, typos or grammatical errors in the posting or email?
  • Is it difficult to find a name and contact information in the email or job posting?
  • Is the job description vague? Does it lack details about the tasks to be performed?
  • Were you offered the job quickly or without an interview? If the company is rushing you, there may be a reason.
Be Cautious of Personal Data Requests
  • Does the employer ask for personal information such as a social security number, bank account information, birthdate, or other?
  • Is a fee requested at any point in the application process? If so, what is it for?
  • Avoid offers of employment that involve cashing checks or wiring money.
  • NEVER agree to purchase gift cards or equipment for an employer.
  • NEVER accept a cashier’s check or money order as payment or cash a check that comes with “extra” money. Fake checks are common and the bank where you cash it will hold you accountable.
Do Your Research
  • Look at the company’s website. Is it under construction or nonexistent? Does it reroute to an unassociated company? If the company is very small and doesn’t have a website, do they have a company page on LinkedIn?
  • Search the company’s name and “scam.” What do you find? Use the Better Business Bureau site to investigate the company.
Report Suspicious Jobs

Disclaimer

The UNT Career Center acts only as a referral service and makes no recommendations regarding employers. We make no representations or guarantees about positions posted by the employer. 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 that are not under the control of the University or Career Center, 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.