Handshake
USC Annenberg has partnered with Handshake, the largest career community for college students, as our university-wide Career Services Management Platform.
For Students
We’ve already created your Handshake profile with your basic information. Sign in today to explore careers, find amazing jobs and internships, and connect with other students who share your career interests.
Employers/Organizations already on Handshake
You will receive an email invitation to connect with USC and its career centers from the Handshake platform.
For Employers
You will receive an email invitation directly from Handshake to create an employer account and connect with USC and its career centers.
If you have any questions, please email us at careers@usc.edu.
Handshake Activation Directions
DO NOT request a student handshake account through the platform. Incoming students whose first semester is Fall 2024 can expect to be granted access to Handshake in August 2024. We are making every effort to grant access sooner and appreciate your patience.
Once you have gained access to USC Single-Sign On (SSO), follow the directions under “current students.”
Handshake is the largest career community for college students. Employers are recruiting students like you on Handshake.
- Receive job and internship recommendations based on your interests
- Connect with employers in every industry
- Get an inside look at internships from other students
- Check into campus events and career fairs from your phone
- Learn from students and alumni who landed jobs you want
Activate Your Handshake Account
- All current students already have a Handshake profile with their basic information.
- Activate Handshake using SSO with your USC Net ID and Password
- Note: Incoming students obtain access to Handshake once the Registrar indicates you are an enrolled students. Fall admits: normally occurs mid-July thru early August. Spring admits: normally occurs mid-December thru early January.
- Handshake FAQs for Students
Handshake is USC’s university-wide Career Management Platform. Sign up for an employer account today! Detailed instructions for the Employer registration process can be found here.
What does Handshake offer employers?
- Build your brand with Gen Z
- Find the right talent
- Efficiently scale your organization’s recruiting
- Events and sourcing, together
- Quickly convert qualified applicants in your funnel
- Seamlessly integrate with existing tools such as Workday, Greenhouse, and more
Please select from the list below for specific instructions for your graduation year. Read instructions carefully before proceeding to ensure the most efficient alumni account request process.
Class of 2024
Current Student/Graduated - Still have access to Single Sign-on (SSO)
If you are a member of the Class of 2024 and still have access to SSO, please read and follow the instructions below carefully.
Current USC students access the Handshake platform using SSO authentication. Graduating students may lose access to SSO in as little as 3 months following their official graduation date. Please follow these steps to avoid losing access to Handshake, USC’s premier job and career services platform.
- All current students can turn their accounts into alumni accounts without having to sign up again. As part of the transition, it’s crucial to update your primary email address on your account to a non-usc.edu email. This is because alumni eventually lose access to SSO and need to log into their student accounts. Ensuring this step is done will help you stay connected to the Handshake platform. Step-by-step instructions for Students can be found here.
- Graduating students will also need to create a manual password to log into their Handshake account in order to sign in without SSO. This needs to be done before they lose SSO login access. Step-by-step instructions for Students can be found here.
Graduated - Lost access to SSO
If you have lost access to SSO and cannot access your Handshake account using SSO please complete this form. Do not request an alumni account through Handshake.
Class of 2021-2023
To request a USC Alumni Handshake Account, use this link. If approved, you will receive an email from Handshake to reset your password.
Class of 2020 and prior
To request a USC Alumni Handshake Account, use this link. Follow Handshake’s alumni request process. You must use your USC Alumni or personal email address. Do not use your student email address.