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Handshake Event Types and When to Use Each

Tawnya
  • Updated

In Handshake, there are different event types. Below, we'll go over each type's use cases.

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.
  • Sessions conducted via Handshake video or via the employer’s own video conferencing software.
  • Conduct 10 minute 1-on-1 meetings and 30 minute group information sessions.
  • Up to 100 employee representatives.

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 a 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 institution via  external video conferencing software, such as Zoom or WebEx.
  •  External video platform

No

 

No*

 

Event - Virtual

One or Multi Institution, other video conference tool

When a Premium partner wants to host a virtual event with one or more institutions on an external video conferencing software, such as Zoom or WebEx. 
  • External video platform

Yes 

No*

Event - Virtual

 

When a Premium partner wants to host a virtual event with one or more institutions using Handshake Video.
  • Handshake Video
  • Up to 50 attendees 
  • Time: Employer Dictated

Yes 

Yes 

Event - Virtual

External Video

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, or an external conference)
  • Non-Handshake event
  • Handshake is used to:
    • track attendees
    • take notes and evaluations on candidates met
    • follow-up with prospects

Yes 

Yes 

*Only Premium partners with the Event Management module have access to Handshake Video and the ability to set up a Check-In Kiosk at an event or career fair.