Eligible employers can upgrade from a Basic account to Handshake Pro to access expanded sourcing tools, AI-powered workflows, and monthly promotion days.
Want to adjust billing or view invoices? Learn how in Manage your Pro Subscription.
Upgrade to Pro
1. In the left navigation bar, click Upgrade to Pro or Start free trial (if eligible).
2. In the upgrade window, review the subscription cost and features included with Pro, such as:
- Three promotion days each month for Standard job promotions
- 200 messages per month to reach more candidates
- Advanced user and role management for team collaboration
- AI-assisted direct messaging to increase response rates
- AI-powered applicant management to speed up review
- Screening questions to identify qualified applicants as they apply
- Unlimited access to candidate matches for your jobs
3. Select either Monthly or Yearly billing.
4. Enter your payment details, including card or bank information. A credit card is required to start a free trial.
5. Check the box to agree to Handshake's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
6. Click the Upgrade to Pro button. If your account is eligible for a free trial, click Start 4 day trial instead.
Promotion days are not available during the Pro free trial. Your first three days become available when your paid subscription begins. To learn how promotion days work, refer to What are Handshake Pro Promotion Days?.
What happens next
After upgrading, a welcome pop-up highlights the benefits included with Pro. Click the Explore now button to start using your plan.
Additional resources
Learn how to get the most out of your Handshake Pro subscription in the Handshake Pro Overview in the Employer Academy.