You can easily create a Job Search query on Handshake to save a search based on the criteria that matter most to you!
Once your search is set up, enable job alerts to receive notifications whenever new job postings match your query. This feature helps you stay on top of opportunities, ensuring you never miss a perfect fit.
Save a Job Search
Saving a job search on Handshake allows you to create a query with the specific criteria you're interested in.
1. Click Jobs on the left navigation bar.
2. Use the filters to narrow down your search and find relevant opportunites.
3. Enable Job Alerts: Once you've applied your filters, a purple banner above the search results will state, "Notify me about new jobs like this." Slide the toggle to the right to save your search and activate job alerts.
Job Alerts
Job alerts are created when you save a job search. You'll receive email notifications whenever a new job matches your search criteria.
You can customize your notification preferences, including how often you receive alerts, and you have the option to pause or delete them at any time.
There are two ways to manage your job alerts:
The Jobs page
After saving your search criteria, click the Manage notifications link in the purple banner above the job list. This will take you to your notification settings page on Handshake.
All saved search queries are listed at the top of the page, under Job Alerts. Click on Edit button to the right of the job search query you want to update notifications for.
In the pop-up window, you can edit the following settings:
- Search Title: Enter a name for your job search query.
- Get Notified: select how you want to be notified by clicking the dropdown and checking/unchecking the boxes:
- In app
- Push (mobile)
- Receive Alert: Choose how frequently you want to receive alter:
- Daily
- Weekly
Once you're done, click the Save button to apply your changes.
To delete the job alert, simply click the Delete button.
Your Notification Preferences
Click on your account icon, located in the upper-right corner of the screen, then click Notification preferences from the dropdown.
All saved search queries are listed at the top of the page, under Job Alerts. Click on Edit button to the right of the job search query you want to update notifications for.
In the pop-up window, you can edit the following settings:
- Search Title: Enter a name for your job search query.
- Get Notified: select how you want to be notified by clicking the dropdown and checking/unchecking the boxes:
- In app
- Push (mobile)
- Receive Alert: Choose how frequently you want to receive alter:
- Daily
- Weekly
Once you're done, click the Save button to apply your changes.
To delete the job alert, simply click the Delete button.