Handshake Event Types and When to Use Each

There are various event types that allow you to interact with students on Handshake. This resource will guide you on when to use each type of event.

Features available only to Premium partners are indicated by an asterisk (*). For more information, please check out this resource.

Event Type	When to use	Format	Premium only?	Module?
Career Fair: Handshake Hosted	When your company wants to register for a career fair hosted on Handshake. Note: Handshake-hosted fairs can range up to 6 hours. The hosting institution sets the time duration.	Session are conducted via Handshake video or via the employer’s own video conferencing software. Conduct 1-on-1 meetings and group information session.	No	No
Career Fair: Not Handshake Hosted	When the institution decides to use another platform to host their career fair.	Various systems	No	No
Event: On-campus	When your company is hosting an event at an institution.	In-person (on campus)	No	No
Event: Off-campus	When your company is hosting an event (not at an institution) and booking their own space (venue).	In-person (off-site)	No	No
Event: Virtual	When an employer wants to host a virtual event with one or multiple institutions using an external video conferencing software, such as Zoom or WebEx.	External video platform	No	No
Event: Virtual Handshake Video*	When a Premium partner (with Event Manager) wants to host a virtual event with one or more institutions on Handshake.	Interactive event Large event	Yes	Yes
*Event: Off-campus, virtual	For Premium partners who want to track attendance at a non-Handshake-hosted event (non-Handshake institution’s career fair, Handshake institution who isn't using a Handshake virtual fair, external conference like NSBE or Grace Hopper)	Non-Handshake event Handshake is used to: track attendees take notes and evaluations on candidates met follow up with prospects	Yes	Yes

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