SDSU Handshake

Welcome to Handshake, SDSU Career Services’ powerful recruiting platform for San Diego State University students and alumni. Handshake uses cutting edge technology to help you more easily connect with employers and source jobs, internships, event information, and On-Campus Recruiting opportunities.

Employers can use Handshake as a recruitment tool, to identify qualified candidates for open positions and manage on-campus recruitment activities.

This online career development management system includes:

Thousands of Job and Internship listings.
Resume, cover letter and transcript upload, storage, and submission.
On-campus interview scheduling, workshops and employer information sessions.
Scheduling one-on-one appointments with SDSU Career Counselors.
Registering for SDSU Career Fairs.

Note: By choosing to use Handshake you agree to abide by SDSU Career Services User Agreement.

New Students

Your Handshake account is created after you enroll in classes. It can take a few days for your account to be created once met the criteria.

Undergrad, Graduate, and Recent Alumni

Log in to Handshake using your SDSUid Login. For help with questions, visit our office in SSE 1200 or our Virtual Front Desk. You may also contact us via email or phone call at 619-594-6851.

Alumni

SDSU alumni are able to use Handshake. Fill out this service request form to get started. Find out about additional Alumni Services here.

Staff and Faculty

If you would like courtesy access to Handshake to advise your students, request access here. Please do not use the login link below.

Employers

For help getting started, visit Handshake's support for employers. Please contact Patricia Nieves ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

Student Services

Get Connected

For general inquiries, visit our office, call our front desk, or email us:

Student Career Services

5500 Campanile Drive, MC 8255
San Diego, CA 92182-8255

619-594-6851
[email protected]