How to Upload a New Document

Uploaded documents can be CVs, cover letters, transcripts, work samples, or other documents requested by the employer. 

Document uploads must be 20 MB or less, and files should be in PDF (preferred), .DOC, or .DOCX format.  

Handshake will automatically attempt to convert any .DOC or .DOCX format into PDF. You will need to review and approve the converted PDF version of your document prior to using it apply for a job.

1. Click on your account icon in the upper-right corner of Handshake, then click My Documents.

2. If you haven't uploaded a document before, you can drag and drop your file to the screen, or click the blue button Select from Computer, located toward the middle-bottom of the page, then choose the file on your computer.  

If you've already uploaded at least one document, you can click on the blue Add New Document button, located in both the upper-right corner and lower-right corner of the page, then click Select from Computer within the pop-up. 

3. Once the document has been selected from your computer, take the following steps in the pop-up: 

• Review the Document Name text field - it defaults to the file name on your computer, but you can make changes as desired. 
  • Tip: If you're uploading a CV for a specific application, include the company name in the Document Name for future reference!
• Select the Document Type from the dropdown
  • Pay special attention to the document type! If you upload a transcript but set the document type as CV, it won't be included in your list of transcript documents when applying to jobs. Make sure the document type accurately represents the document.   
• Click Add Document to complete the upload.

While the document uploads, the page will have a placeholder. When the upload is finished, the PDF of your CV will be available to review and manage on the document overview page.

From this page, you can Feature on Profile, edit or delete the document, and if you uploaded a CV, you can Build Profile from CV.