Definitions: Application Statuses

In Handshake, students can keep track of the status of their application for both job postings and on-campus interview schedules.

Once an applicant's documents are downloaded, their status will automatically change from Pending to Reviewed.  

Check out our Job Applicant Management Guide.

Application Statuses:

Pending: This application has been submitted and is still pending review from the employer. 

Reviewed: The applicant's documents have been reviewed by the employer . 

Hired: Marked by the employer or career services center as hired for a job posting or interview schedule in Handshake.

Declined: Marked by the employer or career services center as declined for a job posting or interview schedule in Handshake. 

Primary: Chosen as a primary candidate on an interview schedule in Handshake.

Alternate: Chosen as an alternate candidate on an interview schedule in Handshake.