Handshake is a modern career development platform that is user and mobile friendly.
It can be used to:
- Search for part-time jobs on and off campus, internships, and post-graduation career positions
- Schedule career counseling and job search advising appointments
- RSVP for career-related workshops and events
- Research employers attending a Career Fair
Faculty/Staff Access
Faculty and staff can sign up for a student account to assist students with their job search.
To sign up for a student account:
- Go to boisestate.joinhandshake.com
- Click Sign Up for an Account at the bottom left side of the page
- Click the Student / Alumni button.
- Fill in your personal information and create a password (same as your myBoiseState).
- Please read the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and check the box to agree to the terms of service before you click Submit.
- Next, you should see a screen asking you to confirm your registration via email sent to you.
- To confirm your registration, click on the link that you received in your email.
- Tip:  If you don’t find your confirmation email, please check your spam folder. To prevent future e-mails from Handshake being sent to your spam folder add handshake@notifications.joinhandshake.com to your contacts.
- If you still have difficulty, please contact Handshake at support.joinhandshake.com
In This Section:
- Beyond Boise State: The Midpoint Reflection Initiative
- Integrating Career Readiness into Your Course or Program
- Request Integrated Career Education Support
- Find Your Liaison
- Career-Related Reflection Questions
- Links to Career Services Resources for Faculty and Staff
- Ready-to-Integrate Assignments and Curriculum
- Information for Department Internship Coordinators
- Career Conversations in Advising
- Handshake Login Instructions for Faculty and Staff
Once you’ve confirmed your email address, the Boise State Career Services staff will approve your registration within 1-2 business days. Log in at boisestate.joinhandshake.com with your email address and password.