On Handshake, students have the option to adjust their profile's privacy settings at any given moment. You can decide if you want your profile to be visible to both employers and other students on the platform.
For more information on your privacy options, refer to Profile Privacy Options in Handshake.
Change profile's privacy setting
1. Click your account icon in the upper-right corner of the screen, then click Settings from the dropdown menu.
2. Scroll to the "Privacy" section, then click the radio button next to the desired option: Community, Employers, or Private.
3. Once selected, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the black button Save update to update!
Other areas to update private settings
For your convenience, Handshake offers other areas on the platform to update your profile privacy settings. This includes signing up for a virtual fair session or virtual event.
If your profile is set to private, you'll receive a prompt This prompt includes the following message:
"In order to participate in a virtual [career fair/event] on Handshake, you will need to change your visibility."
Within the prompt, your current profile visibility is displayed along with the required options to attend. Select the desired option, then click Update to save!