Handshake

What is Handshake?

Handshake is Gallaudet University’s internship and job platform for finding internships, on-campus student employment, and jobs. Access it online or through the app.

For Students (Undergraduate, Graduate, Online):

• Activate Your Account: Sign up at GU.Live/Handshake using SSO. You can also find this on Gallaudet Okta.
• Explore Opportunities: Search by your major or interests, e.g., “Information Technology,” to find relevant jobs and internships.
• Create Your Profile: Include your resume and other key materials. A complete profile greatly improves your chances of getting noticed by employers.
• International Students: Employers will advertise their ability to sponsor visas. You can use the search filters to screen these opportunities. For step-by-step guidance on creating and optimizing your profile, visit our International Student Job Application Tips resource page. Also, explore the U.S. government’s guidelines on employment and internships for international students here: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Employment Guidelines.

For Gallaudet Alumni:

While Handshake focuses on entry-level jobs, many employers also post opportunities for experienced professionals. If you’re looking to change your career path, this is the perfect platform for you!

• Sign Up: Register using your personal email address.
• Enter Information: Provide your major and graduation year.
• Verification: We’ll verify your alumni status within three days. This can take less time if you provide more information in your profile.
• Confirmation: You’ll receive an email to confirm your Handshake account.

For Faculty & Staff:

Faculty and staff have important and influential roles in the career conversations every day with students. 

• Access: Please contact Career Success to request a Handshake account. When you sign on using your Gallaudet email address for the first time, you can also identify yourself as an alum of Gallaudet University. 
• Hire Student Workers: If you wish to hire student workers for part-time student employment on campus, this is a separate process. Please contact Student Employment to sign up as an employer on behalf of your department or program.

For Employers:

• Recruit Gallaudet Talent: Sign up using your company email to post internships and jobs. Employers who are approved to be connected with our university’s profile will have automatic job posting privileges; this means they can post opportunities that are not first reviewed by the career services team.
• Additional Resources for Employers: ​​
• Getting Started on Handshake
• How to Post a Job on Handshake
• Helpful Articles with Tips and Trends for Modern Recruiting

Need Help?

• Technical Assistance: If you have technical issues with Handshake, email the Handshake Support team
• Profile Guidance: Update your profile for the best experience at Completing Your Profile.
• Help Center: Find articles and FAQs at the Handshake Help Center.
• Blog Series: Read tips and advice at Handshake Blog Series.
• For all other questions, email Career Success.