The series of articles below explains how to successfully request, host, and manage your events, and includes detailed information about the features and benefits exclusive to Premium partners.
Premium features are for Handshake Premium accounts only. For more information, please check out this resource!
Event Types
Request an Event
- Learn How to Request an Event
- Easily Create a Shell Event for Tracking Attendance at Non-Handshake Events
Promote an Event
- Create a campaign to invite students to RSVP to your employer-hosted events.
- For additional details, refer to Campaigns: Create and Manage a Campaign.
- Promote your events to non-partner institutions and manage the event on Handshake.
- Refer to Promotion of Virtual Fairs/ Events with Non-Partner Institutions.
- Learn more about our Employer Event Management (with Open)
Host an Event
- Prior to the event, refer to Preparing for the Day-of an Event
- On the day of an (in-person) event, Save and Launch a Check-in Kiosk
- Track attendance by Accessing Event and Fair RSVPs
- Learn more about Managing RSVPs with Evaluations, Notes, & Labels
- Check out Handshake’s Guide to Hosting Virtual Recruiting Events
Handshake Premium partners with Event Manager can benefit from the following additional resources:
- Launching a Virtual Event Using Handshake Video
- Activating the Kiosk for a Virtual Event or Fair
- Event Check-In Guide (in-person or virtual event or fair)
Post-Event
- Explore Messaging Event and Fair RSVPs
Employers with the Event Manager module can create a tailored recruiting experience to showcase every part of their employer brand and create authentic and personalised relationships with the right talent, all in one place.
- With Event Manager, you can create and host unlimited group events and 1:1 video chats through Handshake or your own video platform.
- You can also manage schedules, track attendees, and create targeted follow-ups for a seamless candidate experience.
- Finally, you can analyse your event performance and applicant activity to fine-tune your strategy over time.
If you do not currently have this package, but would like to learn more about it, reach out to your Customer Success Manager for more information.