Handshake provides several actions you can take when interacting with schools, whether you are connected, pending approval, or not yet connected. This article explains where to find these actions and how to use them based on your connection status.
Access schools
- Click Schools from the left navigation bar in Handshake.
- Use the buttons at the top of the page to view schools by category:
- My network to view schools that have approved your company
- Favorites to view schools you've added to your Favorites list
- Filters to filter schools by status (Approved, Pending, Not connected, Declined) or other criteria
Select a school to open its profile and view the actions available to you based on your connection status.
Learn more about Navigating the Schools Page.
Actions you can take with schools
View and add notes
You can view or add a note for any school, regardless of connection status.
1. On the school's profile, click the Activity and notes tab.
2. Click the + Add note button. A pop-up window will appear.
3. In the Visibility dropdown, select who can see the note:
- Share with teammates to make the note visible to your staff
- Personal Note to keep the note private and visible only to you
4. Optionally, set a Reminder date and time for the note.
5. Type your note in the Note field. Use @ to mention a teammate.
6. Optionally, attach a file using the Choose File button (maximum file size: 20 MB).
7. Click the black Add button to save the note.
Note: Notes are private and accessible only to you and your staff.
Add a comment
You can add a comment to a school's profile if you are connected or your connection request is pending.
1. On the school's profile, click the Activity and notes tab.
2. In the Discussion section, type your comment in the Add a comment... field, then click Add comment.
The school will be notified and may reply. If they do, you will receive a notification based on your notification settings. View your Default Notification Preferences (Employers).
View activity history
The Activity and notes tab displays a combined history of activity for that school, including approvals, job postings, notes, and comments.
To filter the activity log, click Filter by: activity and select one or more of the following, then click Apply:
- Approval
- Job postings
- Notes
- Comments
View jobs posted to that school
Click the Jobs tab on the school's profile to view all jobs you have posted to that school, along with the number of applicants, comments, and each job's current status.
View events posted to that school
Click the Events tab on the school's profile to view all events posted to or with that school, including the event date, type, number of attendees, and whether the event was school hosted or employer hosted.
Removing a school connection
After a school approves your company or job posting, the connection cannot be removed from your network. To request removal of a connection, contact the school directly.
To locate a school's contact information, refer to How to Contact a School.