Before reaching out to an employee from a company of interest, it’s a good idea to learn more about them!
Handshake allows you to view employer-user profiles directly on the platform.
These profiles may include details such as past work experience, educational background, a bio, and professional affiliations. By viewing these profiles, you can gain valuable insights into the person you're about to connect with, enabling you to craft a more personalised message and increase your chances of making a lasting impression.
Click on the expandable headers below to learn more about how to view employer user profiles.
Employers Company Profile Page
Click on the name of the user you wish to view to access their profile
Note: If the employer user hasn’t completed their profile, a message will indicate that they haven’t added any information yet.
To message the employer, click the button Message or click Follow to follow them on Handshake!
To learn more about sending messages to employers, refer to Messaging Employers in Handshake.
A Message from your Inbox
If you received a message from an employer user in Handshake, you can access their profile directly from the message!
When viewing the message, click on the user's icon/picture to access their profile, or click on their name and title at the top of the message to open their profile in a new tab.
If you received an introduction message to connect with an advocate, you may also access the advocate's profile! Click on their name, located within the message, or the introduction banner to open their profile in a new tab.
Note: If the employer user hasn’t completed their profile, a message will indicate that they haven’t added any information yet.
To message the employer, click the button Message or click Follow to follow them on Handshake!
To learn more about sending messages to employers, refer to Messaging Employers in Handshake.