Handshake automatically imports relevant job listings, helping your company reach more candidates without manually creating each posting.
Note: At this time, imported jobs are limited to Basic employers.
Which jobs are imported?
- Prioritized roles: Imported jobs include early- to mid-level opportunities relevant to job seekers on Handshake, including students and professionals.
- Quality standards: Only jobs where all required details can be reliably parsed from the public posting are imported.
If an imported job looks suspicious or out of place, contact Support.
Can I choose which jobs are imported?
Employers cannot choose which jobs Handshake imports or limit imports to certain locations.
After you claim an imported job, you can edit where it is posted or close the posting if you do not want it on Handshake.
Where are imported jobs posted?
Newly imported jobs are available to candidates without a school affiliation and students at schools in Handshake’s open network. They are not automatically posted to partner schools.
After you claim an imported job, you can post it to individual partner schools using the standard posting and approval process. For instructions, refer to How to Post a Job to Additional Schools.
How to find and take ownership of imported jobs
Imported jobs appear on the Jobs page without an assigned owner. Any user connected to the Basic employer account, except Representatives, can claim an unowned imported job.
Claiming an imported job allows you to manage the posting and review its applicants. Learn How to Take Ownership of an Imported Job Posting.
How to view imported job details
All job details can be reviewed on the Jobs page in Handshake. From your jobs list, open a posting to view the imported information exactly as students will.
How are employers notified of imported jobs?
Employers may receive:
- New imported-job emails: Daily notifications when new jobs are imported.
- Weekly digest emails: Summaries of imported jobs that remain unclaimed, including applicant activity.
You can also review imported jobs on the Jobs page in Handshake.
How do candidates apply to imported jobs?
Candidates can view full job details on Handshake, but applications are always completed externally on the employer's career site.
The application link in Handshake directs students to the original posting, ensuring they apply through the most accurate and up-to-date source.
How to manage imported jobs
Once a teammate claims ownership, the job can be edited, updated, or closed at any time.
- For more information on editing, refer to How to Edit a Job Posting.
- For more information on closing a posting, refer to Close a Job Posting.