Handshake is the official platform for jobs, internships, on-campus interviews, and events tailored to YOUR career interests.
First time users should read the “First Time Logging In?” item below before beginning.
Access is restricted to registered UCSB students and UCSB alumni. We also welcome UCSB faculty and staff to access the system in order ot assist their students.
First Time Logging in as a Student?
Handshake is a UCSB "single sign on" application that allows you to log on with your UCSBnetID and it’s associated password. The same UCSBnetID/password combination that login that gets you into GOLD, your financial aid status page, your BARC page, etc., gets you into Handshake. There is no need to create an account, one has already been established for you. DO NOT attempt to log-in with your @ucsb.edu email address as Handshake will not recognize you as a students. Sign in with your NetID (everything before the @ucsb.edu) and your password.
Click here to sign in with your NetID and Password: https://app.joinhandshake.com/auth?auth=288
Note that when signing into Handshake's mobile app for the first time, you will need to click select Forgot Password to get started. If you need any assistance, please contact the Career Resource Room peers by coming to Career Services or calling (805) 893-4414. If you need assistance with your UCSBnetID or forgot your password, please see the UCSB Identity Manager webpage.
What can you do with Handshake?
- Find a part-time job: on-campus, work-study or off-campus
- Obtain an internship or full-time position
- Store resumes, cover letters, transcripts and other professional documents
- View a calendar of upcoming events including workshops and information sessions hosted by Career Services
- See which employers are coming to career fairs
- Schedule on-campus interviews with employers who want to hire you for a career position
- Interact with employers within Handshake
- Put your scholarship, leadership, and citizenship skills to work
Find Full- or Part-Time Jobs & Internships
I Have Work-Study
Learn About Upcoming Career Fairs
Sign Up for On-Campus Interviews
Attend Employer Info Sessions, Workshops, Panels, and More
In Handshake, click on the Search Events button under the Events section at the top of the page. Use the filters to search for the Type of event you are seeking. All events in Handshake are open to ALL UCSB students and alumni within their grace period. If an event indicates that you are Not Qualified To Join, read the Event Description to learn more (in some instances, you may still want to attend).
To export a calendar of appointments and events that you have joined, click your name in the top right corner and select User Settings from the drop-down list. Copy the .ics URL under Calendar Export into your calendar program (Gmail, Yahoo, etc).
Store Your Résumé & Other Documents
Problems? If you are having any problems with Handshake call (805) 893-4414 or stop by the Career Resource Room in Building 599, Mon - Fri 8:30am-4:30pm.
IMPORTANT WARNING! PLEASE READ!
The UCSB Career Services Handshake site is intended for the listing of legitimate full-time, part-time, internship, seasonal, and short-term positions by businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, on-campus departments, and individuals who adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines.
Handshake postings are made by employers without endorsement, direct or implied, by UCSB Career Services or the University. It is the responsibility of any job- or internship-seeker to be aware of the dangers of online job seeking, to review our safety tips for job seekers, and to carefully research potential employers prior to applying. We do not and cannot control the behavior of participants in Handshake. By utilizing Handshake, you release the UCSB Career Services and UCSB (and our agents and employees) from claims, demands, and damages (actual or consequential, direct and indirect of every kind and nature, known and unknown), arising out of or in any way connected with any related disputes.
We urge you to use good judgment in your interactions with employers. We strongly urge you to carefully read our SAFETY TIPS FOR ONLINE JOB SEARCH. Please report any concerns about potential employers or job postings to UCSB Career Services in person at our front desk, by phone at (805) 893-4412 or by email to: careerhelp@sa.ucsb.edu.
Please review UCSB's Guidelines for Successfully Handling Job Offers