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How to Upload a New Document

Tawnya
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Handshake provides you with two opportunities to upload a new document, including:  

  • My Documents section (within your settings)
  • When signing up for your first session at a virtual fair

No matter how you upload your first document, each prompt includes the same fields: add a document name, choose a document type, and either drag and drop a file, or click Select from computer to browse files.

💡Note: you can upload up to 30 documents in Handshake. If you have reached the limit, you'll need to delete a document before uploading a new one. To delete a document, follow the steps outlined in How to Edit or Delete a Document.

Click on the expandable headers to learn more about uploading a document in Handshake.

 

Handshake Supported Documents

Various types of documents, such as resumes, cover letters, transcripts, work samples, and any additional documents specified by the employer, can be submitted/uploaded.

Document uploads must be 20 MB or less, and files should be in the following formats:

  • PDF (preferred)
  • .DOC
  • .DOCX

Handshake will automatically attempt to convert any .DOC or .DOCX format to a PDF.

Note: you'll need to review and approve the converted PDF version of your document prior to using it apply for a job.

 

Upload a Document

1. Click on your account icon in the upper-right corner of Handshake, then click My Documents from the dropdown.

2. Upload your document.

  • If you haven't uploaded a document before, you can drag and drop your file to the screen, or click the button Select from Computer, located toward the middle-bottom of the page.

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  • If you've already uploaded at least one document, click the button Add New Document, located in both the upper-right corner and lower-right corner of the page, then click Select from Computer within the pop-up. 

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3. Choose the file from your computer to upload the document. Within the pop-up, confirm the following:

  • Document Name (text field)
    • This field defaults to the file name on your computer. However, you can change it by clicking in the text box and typing the desired name within the field!
      • Tip: If you're uploading a resume for a specific application, include the company name in the Document Name for future reference!
  • Document Type (dropdown)
    • Choose the corresponding document type: Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript, Other Document
      • Tip: Pay special attention to the document type! If you upload a transcript but set the document type as resume, it won't be included in your list of transcript documents when applying for jobs. Make sure the document type accurately represents the document.   

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4. Once everything looks good, click Add Document to complete the upload.

While the document uploads, the page will have a placeholder. When the upload is finished, the PDF of your resume will be available to review and manage on the document overview page. Here, you can choose to edit or delete your document.

For more information on editing and deleting documents, refer to How to Edit or Delete a Document.

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If you encounter an error that says "Forbidden" during your upload, refer to Document Upload Error "Forbidden" for more information. 

If after uploading your document, there's a banner stating "Your career center is reviewing this document", this means your career center is reviewing your document. Check out Document Status in Handshake for more information.