Uploading your resume, cover letters, transcripts, and other important documents to Handshake helps you stay organized and ready for job opportunities. With your documents readily available, you can easily apply for jobs on the platform, all while keeping your documents up-to-date.
Uploading your documents
To get started, upload your resume, cover letters, and any other key documents to your Handshake account. If you’ve already uploaded documents and want to add more, you can do so!
For step-by-step instructions and to learn more about supported document types, check out How to Upload a New Document.
Accessing your documents
Once you've uploaded a document, you can access them at any time. To view your documents, click your account icon in the upper-right corner of the screen and select My Documents from the dropdown.
On the Documents page, your uploads are displayed as a list with helpful information to keep you organized:
- Name (File name)
- Type (File type)
- Visibility (Public/Private)
- Category (Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript, or Other)
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Status (Document Status)
- To learn more about the status of your documents, refer to Document Status in Handshake
- Uploaded (Month/day/year)
Edit or delete a document
If you need to edit or remove an outdated document, follow the steps in How to Edit or Delete a Document.
Download a document
Need to download a document? You can download both the original and the PDF versions from Handshake whenever you need them.
On the Documents page, click the document you want to download. Then click the button Actions in the upper-right corner of the page and select Download original or Download PDF from the dropdown.
Additional Resources
If you encounter an error during your upload, refer to Unable to Upload a Document.
If you need to manage a document attached to an application, refer to Managing Documents Attached to an Application.