JOB/INTERNSHIP SEEKERS OR RECRUITERS:
Great news for Bethany College students, alumni and those employers wanting to post jobs and internships with us! Bethany College has partnered with Handshake - a modern career development platform (ultimate career network for students).
To get started with Handshake, visit http://bethanywv.joinhandshake.com and follow these instructions:
1. Select "SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT" under the yellow icon
2. Select the type of account that applies to you: STUDENT/ALUMNI, EMPLOYEE, or MENTOR
3. REGISTER A NEW ACCOUNT [If you are a current Bethany College student, first try logging on with your Bethany email. If this doesn't work, simply go back and "REGISTER A NEW ACCOUNT"]
4. You will receive an email confirming this
5. An email will then be automatically sent to the Bethany College Handshake administrator who will accept you
6. Once you've been verified and accepted, you can begin building your personal Handshake page!
'HOW TO' TUTORIALS:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us
Great news for Bethany College students, alumni and those employers wanting to post jobs and internships with us! Bethany College has partnered with Handshake - a modern career development platform (ultimate career network for students).
To get started with Handshake, visit http://bethanywv.joinhandshake.com and follow these instructions:
1. Select "SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT" under the yellow icon
2. Select the type of account that applies to you: STUDENT/ALUMNI, EMPLOYEE, or MENTOR
3. REGISTER A NEW ACCOUNT [If you are a current Bethany College student, first try logging on with your Bethany email. If this doesn't work, simply go back and "REGISTER A NEW ACCOUNT"]
4. You will receive an email confirming this
5. An email will then be automatically sent to the Bethany College Handshake administrator who will accept you
6. Once you've been verified and accepted, you can begin building your personal Handshake page!
'HOW TO' TUTORIALS:
https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us
How do I schedule a career coaching appointment?
What can I use Handshake for?
How to I set up a profile?
You have two options to set up a profile. You can either manually complete your profile or upload a resume to auto fill fields (be sure to check for accuracy). Make sure all of your information is correct and accurate.
Employers can search by skill sets, so add skills to really stand out! In addition, you MUST have a profile and resume to apply for jobs. Be sure to also make it public so employers can find you! Having a completed profile will give you a targeted job list and a broader range of jobs.
How do I upload my resume?
How do I find jobs/internships?
How do I get more assistance?
If you need further assistance using Handshake, the Career and Professional Development Center would be glad to help. Depending on your situation, it can either be answered via e-mail, phone, or face-to-face appointment.
Handshake is also an excellent resource. For questions with the system, click on the support portal in the upper right-hand corner of the site. There’s also technical support within the system that you can access via “chat” to answer any questions you may have.
Their help desk provides great tutorials and answers to commonly asked questions.
- 1. Login into your Handshake account using your Bethany College Login username and password
- 2. Click on Career Center and select Appointments
- 3. Follow the prompts to schedule your appointment.
What can I use Handshake for?
- Receive a tailored newsfeed of events, employer visits, and job and internship opportunities
- Access internship and job postings
- Schedule a career coaching appointment
- Register your internships for academic credit
- Register for events
- Track your contacts and professional experiences
- Sign up for interviews
- Follow employers and career coaches for up-to-date news
- Customize your homepage to reflect what you’re most interested in seeing
How to I set up a profile?
You have two options to set up a profile. You can either manually complete your profile or upload a resume to auto fill fields (be sure to check for accuracy). Make sure all of your information is correct and accurate.
Employers can search by skill sets, so add skills to really stand out! In addition, you MUST have a profile and resume to apply for jobs. Be sure to also make it public so employers can find you! Having a completed profile will give you a targeted job list and a broader range of jobs.
How do I upload my resume?
- Select profile on the left-side navigation bar.
- Click the “Documents” button in the upper-right to get to your Resumes page.
- Click the “New Document” button in the upper-right corner to create a new document.
- You will need to “Approve” your resume after it is uploaded.
How do I find jobs/internships?
- Click on Jobs in the left navigation bar.
- Enter your keywords, such as job title or major before you search.
- To sort job listings, click the "Default" button in the top right corner. Choose an option.
- To filter jobs see the left job bar. Here you can click on down arrows next to the description name and filter to get results you want.
How do I get more assistance?
If you need further assistance using Handshake, the Career and Professional Development Center would be glad to help. Depending on your situation, it can either be answered via e-mail, phone, or face-to-face appointment.
Handshake is also an excellent resource. For questions with the system, click on the support portal in the upper right-hand corner of the site. There’s also technical support within the system that you can access via “chat” to answer any questions you may have.
Their help desk provides great tutorials and answers to commonly asked questions.
Bethany College Non-Discrimination Policy
Unless otherwise constrained by law, Bethany College is committed to providing an environment for its students and employees that is free from discrimination based on any personal factor unrelated to qualifications or performance such as, without limitation, race or color, citizenship, national origin or ethnicity, ancestry, religion or creed, political affiliation or belief, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, parental status, height, weight, military service, veteran status, caretaker status, or family medical or genetic information. Bethany College also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.
In fulfillment of this policy and by using the services or facilities of Bethany College's Office of Career & Professional Development (including, but not limited to the posting of jobs/internships and participating in the College's on-campus interview programs), employers acknowledge that they have read and understand this policy and that their recruiting and employment practices are consistent with this policy.
Unless otherwise constrained by law, Bethany College is committed to providing an environment for its students and employees that is free from discrimination based on any personal factor unrelated to qualifications or performance such as, without limitation, race or color, citizenship, national origin or ethnicity, ancestry, religion or creed, political affiliation or belief, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, parental status, height, weight, military service, veteran status, caretaker status, or family medical or genetic information. Bethany College also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.
In fulfillment of this policy and by using the services or facilities of Bethany College's Office of Career & Professional Development (including, but not limited to the posting of jobs/internships and participating in the College's on-campus interview programs), employers acknowledge that they have read and understand this policy and that their recruiting and employment practices are consistent with this policy.
