While the Career Center vets each employer it approves in Handshake, its online jobs and internship platform, those applying for positions in this system and elsewhere are encouraged to exercise caution and use common sense sharing personal information. Be aware of scams and know how to identify a suspicious job posting.
The following are five factors we consider when screening potential partner companies for approval in Handshake:
The employer must have an established headquarters with designated office space for employees. Offices cannot be located within or attached to an inhabited, residential home. The complete physical address of the company headquarters should be listed on Handshake and match the address provided on company’s website. Start-up companies and small businesses using office space designed for temporary or shared use will receive a supplemental evaluation and approved on a case-by-case basis.
The employer must possess and maintain a functioning website containing detailed, accurate and up-to-date company information. Websites must be of professional quality and provide an appropriate online illustration of the company and its representatives. Suitable website domains include .com, .org, .info, .gov, .net, and .us.
Company phone numbers must be listed on Handshake and match the number provided on the company website. In addition, employers must include a company phone number associated with a representative qualified to discuss matters of employment. Profiles containing “1-800” numbers and/or numbers that connect to automated systems will not be considered.
The employer must register with Handshake using a corporate email domain. Employers that register using personal email domains such as gmail or yahoo will not be considered.
The company description on Handshake should be detailed, accurate, and match the information provided on company’s official website. The information provided should encompass and thoroughly explain the company’s history, purpose, operations, and working culture. In order to ensure the wellbeing of our students in their future place of employment, the Career Center requires a trustworthy and transparent working environment from all potential employers.
