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Handshake

The Career Development Platform for Southwestern students and alumni

Handshake is Southwestern University’s official career development platform. It connects students and alumni with personalized job and internship opportunities, on-campus employment, employer engagement, and CCPD programs.

What students will find on Handshake

  • On-campus jobs – student employment across departments and offices

  • Internships – local, national, and study-away opportunities

  • Full-time & part-time jobs – for students and alumni

  • Volunteer positions – ways to give back while building skills

  • Employer events & career fairs – connect directly with recruiters

  • CCPD programs & workshops – career exploration, preparation, and outcomes

Activate Your Student Account

Note: Student access to Handshake is single sign-on (SSO). Alumni should contact CCPD at pirate2pro@southwestern.edu for instructions to access Handshake.

How employers can post to Handshake

Employers interested in posting jobs and internships for Southwestern University students and alumni can create their own Handshake accounts.

Activate Your Employer Account