If you already have an account in Handshake, log in using your email and Handshake password, then post a job through your institution.
- For help posting a job, please review this article, which includes an in-depth guide with screenshots.
Registration and Posting Approval
Registration Instructions
If you don’t have a login yet, simply follow these steps:
- Visit uta.joinhandshake.com and click on “Sign up for an Account”.
- On the Please select the type of account you would like to create page, click on “Employer”.
- Proceed to fill out your information and be sure to select the University of Texas at Arlington!
- Once you have created your account and it has been approved, you will have access to post jobs, internships, interview schedules, register for job fairs, and more.
- For help getting started, visit Handshake’s Help Center Site for information, which includes training videos and in-depth guides with screenshots.
- More information on Account set-up information.
- Also check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
- For help posting a job, please review this article, which includes an in-depth guide with screenshots.
Policies and Requirements
To receive employer account approval in Handshake, the employer profile must be filled out completely and include:
- In lieu of a physical business location, startups may provide the address of a shared or common space, such as WeWork, Union Worx, CenterSpace, or Regus.
- A copy of the membership agreement must be on file with the Career Development Center prior to approval.
- Lacking a physical location or shared space, employers can utilize their business mailing address following e-mailed verification that all employees are working remotely.
- The URL for a functioning and up-to-date LinkedIn and/or Facebook Business Account.
- A professional email address.
- A business phone number.
- Your organization’s EIN Number.
To receive employer account approval in Handshake, the profile must be filled out completely and include:
- A complete physical business address.
- A functioning company website with a “careers” page or other website element showing the organization is looking to recruit.
- An employer email that reflects, or is listed the company website, or domain (Per Handshake, personal email addresses are usually associated with fraudulent opportunities and are not recommended).
- A company phone number.
Job listings or position descriptions posted in Handshake must include the following:
- Organization information.
- A detailed job description, including the student's responsibilities and work tasks.
- Define the candidate qualifications for the role.
- Duration of the position (temporary or permanent).
- Application start and end dates.
- Work-study positions – must have a contract on file. More information here.
- Third-Party Statement of Understanding on file with the center for third-party employers.
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A detailed job description, including the intern's responsibilities and work tasks.
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A defined start and end date for the experience.
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Details regarding the intern's supervision. Explain how interns will be given routine feedback and be supervised by a professional with expertise and the educational background for the field.
- For help posting a job, please review this article, which includes an in-depth guide with screenshots.
- A position that requires financial investment or a fee for placement or travel expenses.
- An employment opportunity, which involves on-campus solicitation or on-campus sales (i.e.: Campus/Brand Ambassadors, Campus Representatives.)
- Advertisements for events, competitions or contests.
- Requests for personal information prior to hire such as social security #, date of birth, home address, or photograph.
- Work which takes place within the employer’s place of residence.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Doesn’t comply with Equal Employment Opportunity Statement.
Need Help?
For help getting started, visit Handshake’s Help Center Site for information, which includes 2-minute training videos.
