Handshake gives you access to employer user profiles that highlight work experience, education, bios, and professional affiliations. Taking time to review this information helps you understand who you’re reaching out to and craft a more thoughtful, personalized message.
Before contacting an employer, exploring their profile demonstrates initiative, preparation, and genuine interest in their role or organization—setting the stage for a more meaningful connection.
Here are two ways to access employer profiles on Handshake:
Through their company profile
From your messages
Employers Company Profile Page
Up to four employer users may be displayed on a company profile. These users have either chosen to make their profiles visible or are shown automatically based on relevance and prior interactions.
To find an employer associated with a specific company, select Employers from the left navigation menu and search for the company you’d like to explore. Open the company profile, scroll to the People section, and click the employer’s name to view their profile.
From the employer’s profile, select Message to start a conversation or Follow to stay connected on Handshake.
To learn more about sending messages to employers, refer to Messaging Employers in Handshake.
From your Messages Inbox
If you receive a message from an employer on Handshake, you can access their profile directly from the conversation.
While viewing the message, click the employer’s profile photo or their name and title at the top of the message to open their profile.
If you receive an introduction message to connect with a teammate, you can also view that person’s profile. Click the teammate’s name within the message to open their profile in a new tab.
From the employer’s profile, select Message to start a conversation or Follow to stay connected on Handshake.
To learn more about sending messages to employers, refer to Messaging Employers in Handshake.