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Handshake: Connecting You with Opportunities and Employers

Search. Connect. Apply. Get Hired.

Handshake is the go-to source for jobs, internships, employer connections, peer-to-peer insights, and career fair and event information. Whether exploring your options or targeting a specific path, Handshake can help.

Use Handshake to:

  • Search and apply for jobs and internships
  • Set up automatic feeds tailored to your interests
  • Connect with employers and alumni
  • Learn about organizations
  • Register for workshops, events and fairs
  • Publicize your resume

Accessing Handshake is easy:

  • Students: Log in using your St. Thomas username and password.
  • Alumni: If you don't already have an account, request one using this form.
  • Faculty: Find instructions using Resources for Faculty and Staff to request ab account.

For customized feeds, personalized job and internship recommendations, and employers targeting you specifically, fully complete your Handshake profile and career interests.

Handshake Features for Students and Alumni

  • Explore career paths
  • Create student profile
  • Find and apply for jobs and internships
  • Upload and manage resume, transcripts, and cover letters
  • Register for career center and employer events, and career fairs

Handshake Features for Employers

  • Post jobs and internships
  • Search and contact students directly
  • Participate in on-campus interviews
  • Participate in career fairs and recruiting events

Handshake Events

  • USPS Hiring Event Portsmouth NH -every Monday (Monday, March 2nd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Monday, September 28th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

    When: Monday, March 2nd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Monday, September 28th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT Location: 300 Woodbury Avenue, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, United States Event is every MondayThe United States Postal Service is hiring for many part-time and full-time positions.  Start a great career with amazing benefits, including a PENSION! A career with USPS is a rewarding, safe choice and will provide you with a great retirement.  Plenty of upward mobility in a company that employs over 630 thousand people across the United States, and you can transfer anywhere in the US!  Join us to learn more and get assistance with searching and applying to open positions.

    Learn More & Register USPS Hiring Event Portsmouth NH -every Monday (Monday, March 2nd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Monday, September 28th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)
  • USPS Hiring Event Burlington VT every Tuesday (Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

    When: Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT Location: 5 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403, United States Event is every TuesdayThe United States Postal Service is hiring for many part-time and full-time positions.  Start a great career with amazing benefits, including a PENSION! A career with USPS is a rewarding, safe choice and will provide you with a great retirement.  Plenty of upward mobility in a company that employs over 630 thousand people across the United States, and you can transfer anywhere in the US!  Join us to learn more and get assistance with searching and applying to open positions.

    Learn More & Register USPS Hiring Event Burlington VT every Tuesday (Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)
  • USPS Hiring Event Portland ME every Friday (Friday, April 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EDT - Friday, September 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

    When: Friday, April 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EDT - Friday, September 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT Location: 1230 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04102, United States Event is every FridayThe United States Postal Service is hiring for many part-time and full-time positions.  Start a great career with amazing benefits, including a PENSION! A career with USPS is a rewarding, safe choice and will provide you with a great retirement.  Plenty of upward mobility in a company that employs over 630 thousand people across the United States, and you can transfer anywhere in the US!  Join us every Friday to learn more and get assistance with searching and applying to open positions.

    Learn More & Register USPS Hiring Event Portland ME every Friday (Friday, April 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EDT - Friday, September 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)
  • Explore Remote Student Teaching with Stride Inc! (Thursday, April 9th 2026, 5:00 pm EDT - Saturday, May 9th 2026, 6:00 pm EDT)

    When: Thursday, April 9th 2026, 5:00 pm EDT - Saturday, May 9th 2026, 6:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Did you know you can complete your student teaching requirements remotely with Stride Inc? We offer placements to student teachers and counselors at our online K12-powered schools across the country. Join our webinar to learn about the program, and how you can start your journey to completing your requirements from the comfort of home! 

    Learn More & Register Explore Remote Student Teaching with Stride Inc! (Thursday, April 9th 2026, 5:00 pm EDT - Saturday, May 9th 2026, 6:00 pm EDT)