The Representative role type is typically used for individuals outside the recruiting line-of-business to participate in their company's virtual fairs and events.
This role type is available on all company profiles in Handshake, and there's no limit to the number of Representative seats with a company.
- The default permission set represents the level of permissions or access granted to users with a free or unpaid seat. This default setting applies to all employer users in that role.
- If you are connected to a premium employer account and you do not have the level of permissions described, reach out to the company owner to inquire further.
The Representative role type is typically used for individuals outside the recruiting line-of-business to participate in their company's virtual fairs and events.
This role type is available on all company profiles in Handshake, and there's no limit to the number of Representative seats with a company.
Premium partners can configure most permissions and have additional permission options, depending on the selected modules. Some modules include non-configurable permissions, as detailed below.
Default Permissions
The default permissions for all Representatives are:
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Posts
- Post content (as your company)
- Post content (as your self)
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Events
- Attend events
- Manage event attendees
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Career Fairs
- Attend fairs
- Manage fair attendees
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1:1 schedules (Limited)
- Attend 1:1 schedules (limited)
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Manage 1:1 schedule attendees
Permissions with the Events module
Permissions enabled for Representatives when the Events module is added:
- Launch check-in kiosks
- Attend 1:1 schedules (Advanced)
- Use mobile events app
Permissions with Essentials
Non-configurable permissions:
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Limited branding
Permissions with Talent Engagement Suite
Non-configurable permissions:
- Limited branding
- Professional branding
Additional resources
- To learn more about our roles, refer to A Guide to Employer Role types in Handshake.
- Learn more about the Representative role in our self-guided Employer Academy course.