Sign in with your StarID (ex: aa1234bb) and Star ID password. If you are asked for your email address, make sure to enter your email address ending in @go.stcloudstate.edu. Find your email address.
Handshake is the ultimate career network for students and is a one-stop-shop for launching your career.
Why should you use Handshake? You'll have access to information about employment and career resources, including:
This is a free service to all current students and alumni.
Prior to registering, familiarize yourself with our terms and conditions below and our appointment and interview policies.
Review the Getting Started article. Then log in with your Star ID and password. If you are asked for your email address, make sure to enter your email address ending in @go.stcloudstate.edu. Find your email address.
Complete your profile and review the information that comes from your Records and Registration profile. If you see discrepancies that you cannot edit, log in to your eServices account to make changes. Allow at least 48 hours for the changes to occur.
Can't log in? Call 320-308-2151 or email us.
On your homepage you will find:
Helpful tips:
To obtain access to Handshake, email the following to Karen Hommerding:
You will receive a response within 24-48 business hours.
On-campus interviews with employers are scheduled during the fall and spring in Centennial Hall 215.
You must complete your profile in Handshake by clicking on the log in button above and have a résumé uploaded to apply for the interviews.
Contact us at Career Center or 320-308-2151
Mock Interviews are a great way to get interview experience, coaching and feedback from employers.
LinkedIn Reviews are specific to getting feedback on LinkedIn profiles.
Resume Reviews are a great way to get direct employer feedback on your resume.
To sign up:
Contact us at Career Center or 320-308-2151
By registering and posting your résumé you acknowledge (and agree) that:
Review Handshake's Terms of Service.
When you register with the Career Center, you will be able to post jobs and internships, set up interview sessions, register for events and access eligible candidates' résumés online.
We also offer free scheduling of on-campus interviews and other employer services.
Our free, full-service online job and internship posting service is for employers who want to target St. Cloud State University students and recent graduates.
Once you have registered and if you posted a job, both your account and job will be in pending status. An administrator will review both within 48 business hours. If your registration is approved, you will be notified by email.
If you do not receive notification within 48 business hours, contact the Career Center, 320-308-2151.
Handshake's premium account offers a talent engagement suite that allows your company to find more diverse and qualified Husky talent, while maximizing your time on campus and allowing you to make data-driven recruiting decisions.
The talent engagement suite will let you maximize your campus investments by allowing you to host on-campus, off-campus and virtual events. Your premium account will also allow you to invite the right students, download RSVP lists, and track outcomes or your engagement strategy. Smart campaigns within your premium Handshake account will allow you to define your hiring criteria, and then tap into the most engaged student audience to attract talent, provide personalized and focused content, and improve outcomes with audiences you may not have tapped into in the past. For more information, check out these resources:
If you already have an account set up, click the Handshake Login button above.
New Users:
If you are trying to post on-campus job openings, create an employer account. For on-campus employment questions, contact Simon Bauer in Financial Aid, 320-308-4897.
To gain access to the student view, new faculty or staff users can email their StarID (no passwords) to Karen Hommerding. Please allow 24-48 business hours for a response.