This article explains how to create an employer account using the same email address as your student account.
Before you get started
Keep the following in mind before creating your employer account:
- If you plan to create an employer account with your school email address, first confirm that your employer allows you to use that email for employer access in Handshake.
- Sign out of your student account before you begin creating your employer account.
- Using an incognito or private browsing window can help prevent your browser from automatically signing you back in to your student account during registration.
Single single on (SSO)
To connect both your student account and employer account to the same email address, you’ll need to create Handshake login credentials. Employer accounts do not use Single Sign-On (SSO) to access the platform.
Note: Your Handshake login credentials are separate from your school’s SSO login. Your Handshake password is unique to the platform and is not linked to your school’s SSO login.
If you already have a Handshake password or do not use SSO, continue to Create your employer account.
If you need to create Handshake login credentials, refer to How to Set Up Handshake Login Credentials (if you're unable to use Single Sign On).
If you need to reset your password, refer to Reset the Password for a Student Account in Handshake.
Create your employer account
1. Go to https://app.joinhandshake.com/employer_registrations/new.
2. Enter your first name, last name, email address, and the password associated with your student account.
3. Review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then click the black Create account button.
4. A yellow banner will appear below the email address field with a message that your email already exists in Handshake and is associated with an early talent account. This is expected.
- If you forgot your password, click Reset it in the yellow banner, then return to https://app.joinhandshake.com/employer_registrations/new to complete registration.
5. Confirm that the email address, first name, last name, and password match your existing account, then click Create account again.
6. Check your inbox for a confirmation email from Handshake with the following details:
From: handshake@notifications.joinhandshake.com
Subject: Confirm your email address on Handshake
Body: "Welcome to Handshake! Please confirm your email address to get started."
Confirm email [button]
If this is a mistake or you didn't initiate this request, contact Handshake support.
Click the Confirm email button in the email.
7. After confirming your email address, Handshake redirects you to complete your employer profile.
For the remaining registration steps, refer to How to Create an Employer Account on Handshake.
After you create your employer account
After you sign in, you can switch between your student and employer account from the menu under your name. For more information, refer to Switching User Views.