ARCC: Applying for a Job on Handshake

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This article gives a step-by-step explanation on how to search for and apply to a job on Handshake.

  1. Go to uwec.joinhandshake.com.
  2. Log in with your UWEC credentials.
  3. Click Jobs at the left menu.
  4. Search for a job you are interested in by typing in a keyword and/or job type (internship, on-campus, etc.)
  5. Use the "All filters" button to further refine your results and find jobs that offer work study and other categories.
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6. Save time by creating a "Search Alert". Select the "Notify me about new jobs like this" button at the top of your results and Manage notifications to get email, in-app or push (text) updates when new jobs are posted that fit your criteria.
7. Review position details and position qualifications by selecting the job. You can "bookmark" a job to review later by clicking the ribbon icon in the posting.
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8. When you are ready to apply, click the Apply/Apply Externally button within the posting and follow the application directions (uploading any required documents such as a resume, cover letter, transcript or other required document).
Click Submit Application.

9. If this job has additional application instructions, you will see a message with further directions and be directed to the appropriate external site in a separate browser.
10. After successfully completing your application click Finish.

This short video gives a step-by-step overview on how to search for and apply for a job on Handshake: Search for, Save and Apply to Jobs in Handshake
Make an appointment with career services in Handshake to assist with the job search or contact us at arcc@uwec.edu or 715-836-3487.