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Handshake: Connecting You with Opportunities and Employers

Search. Connect. Apply. Get Hired.

Handshake is the go-to source for jobs, internships, employer connections, peer-to-peer insights, and career fair and event information. Whether exploring your options or targeting a specific path, Handshake can help.

Use Handshake to:

  • Search and apply for jobs and internships
  • Set up automatic feeds tailored to your interests
  • Connect with employers and alumni
  • Learn about organizations
  • Register for workshops, events and fairs
  • Publicize your resume

Accessing Handshake is easy:

  • Students: Log in using your St. Thomas username and password.
  • Alumni: If you don't already have an account, request one using this form.
  • Faculty: Find instructions using Resources for Faculty and Staff to request ab account.

For customized feeds, personalized job and internship recommendations, and employers targeting you specifically, fully complete your Handshake profile and career interests.

Handshake Features for Students and Alumni

  • Explore career paths
  • Create student profile
  • Find and apply for jobs and internships
  • Upload and manage resume, transcripts, and cover letters
  • Register for career center and employer events, and career fairs

Handshake Features for Employers

  • Post jobs and internships
  • Search and contact students directly
  • Participate in on-campus interviews
  • Participate in career fairs and recruiting events

Handshake Events

  • USPS Hiring Event Portsmouth NH -every Monday (Monday, March 2nd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Monday, September 28th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

    When: Monday, March 2nd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Monday, September 28th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT Location: 300 Woodbury Avenue, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801, United States Event is every MondayThe United States Postal Service is hiring for many part-time and full-time positions.  Start a great career with amazing benefits, including a PENSION! A career with USPS is a rewarding, safe choice and will provide you with a great retirement.  Plenty of upward mobility in a company that employs over 630 thousand people across the United States, and you can transfer anywhere in the US!  Join us to learn more and get assistance with searching and applying to open positions.

    Learn More & Register USPS Hiring Event Portsmouth NH -every Monday (Monday, March 2nd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Monday, September 28th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)
  • Teacher Recruitment Fair - Virtual Interviews (Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 9:00 am EST - Thursday, March 5th 2026, 5:00 pm EST)

    When: Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 9:00 am EST - Thursday, March 5th 2026, 5:00 pm EST Location: Virtual Teacher Recruitment Job FairMarch 3-5, 2026Virtual Interviews from 9:00 am -- 5:00 pm  We are offering virtual interviews for qualified candidates. Registration will be open through February 27, 2026.To register for the job fair, please apply to this posting. Once registered, your application will be reviewed to determine if you qualify for an interview. If approved, you will be notified that one virtual interview will be granted and you will be matched with an interviewer based on your provided availability. You will receive an email confirming your interview date, time, and format. You may register anytime before midnight on the closing date. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: Please upload the following to be considered: Resume Unofficial/official transcripts (optional; but may be requested for an offer) JOB REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a bachelor's degree AND additional requirements (coursework and/or Praxis) necessary to obtain a teaching license. Preference given to those who have completed an approved teacher prep program and possess or are eligible for a teaching license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Associate (Unlicensed) Teachers are considered based on division needs.  Experience working with students in a classroom setting (does not apply to current HCS employees). Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills. Have knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, and equipment. Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of children. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, and parents. Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer as all instructional opportunities are in-person, located in Hampton, VA.  Job offers may be made prior to the Teacher Recruitment Job Fair.  SALARY: Associate(Unlicensed) Teachers with bachelors: $45,000; Associate (Unlicensed) Teachers are considered based on division needs.  Licensed/Licensed eligible teachers: Teacher scale -- commensurate with experience; starting salary 25/26 SY $56,750 & $59,350 for masters; 26/27 SY TBD; Possible sign-on bonus for Title I Schools.  

    Learn More & Register Teacher Recruitment Fair - Virtual Interviews (Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 9:00 am EST - Thursday, March 5th 2026, 5:00 pm EST)
  • USPS Hiring Event Burlington VT every Tuesday (Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)

    When: Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT Location: 5 Dorset Street, South Burlington, Vermont 05403, United States Event is every TuesdayThe United States Postal Service is hiring for many part-time and full-time positions.  Start a great career with amazing benefits, including a PENSION! A career with USPS is a rewarding, safe choice and will provide you with a great retirement.  Plenty of upward mobility in a company that employs over 630 thousand people across the United States, and you can transfer anywhere in the US!  Join us to learn more and get assistance with searching and applying to open positions.

    Learn More & Register USPS Hiring Event Burlington VT every Tuesday (Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 10:00 am EST - Tuesday, August 25th 2026, 4:00 pm EDT)
  • TFA Presents Impact NJ: Get Paid to Make a Difference (relocation costs provided!) (Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST)

    When: Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST Location: Virtual Join TFA Tuesday March 3rd as we present, Impact NJ: Get Paid to Make a Difference is an interactive spotlight event featuring Teach For America New Jersey alumni and educators sharing their real experiences in the classroom and beyond. Hear firsthand how they built meaningful careers, developed leadership skills, and made a tangible impact in New Jersey communities while earning a full salary and benefits. You’ll learn about post-graduate opportunities with TFA NJ, the professional growth and support available to corps members, and the long-term career pathways that open after service. Come ready to ask questions, connect, and explore how you can turn your next step after graduation into work that matters. RSVP today! Can't make it live? Register to get a recording!  

    Learn More & Register TFA Presents Impact NJ: Get Paid to Make a Difference (relocation costs provided!) (Tuesday, March 3rd 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST)