Handshake

Handshake is an interactive database that allows organizations to connect with FAU students and alumni and advertise their positions.

On Handshake employers are able to:

  • Post part- and full-time positions, internships, and co-ops.
    • All employment opportunities are reviewed by the FAU Employer Engagement team.
  • Request on campus interviews
  • Register for career events
  • Review resumes
  • Post company sponsored events

To register for a Handshake account:

Step 1: Visit Join Handshake

Step 2: Complete the profile and submit

Company research is conducted on every organization/corporation requesting a connection to FAU, the review process may take 2 business days.

Step 3:

Once your account has been approved by FAU, Handshake will send you a confirmation email with your username (email address), password, and link to login. Please follow the instructions to access your Handshake account.

Create a Job Posting:

Please view Handshake’s How to Post a Job video to learn how to post a position in the platform. Jobs posted at FAU must include a job title, list of responsibilities, and a company contact under the job description.

Recruitment Policies and Procedures

All hiring organizations, and respective representatives, participating in recruitment services and/or events must abide by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Professional Conduct. Florida Atlantic University reserves the right to cease any recruiting partnership with any organization or its representative(s) who behaves in an unethical or unprofessional manner, uses candidate data for purposes other than for employment consideration, or uses intimidation or harassment toward any candidate or university staff member during the recruitment process. Below are our standards and policies for all our services and events. Please review them carefully.