Handshake

The dominant platform for students and recent graduates, partnered with 1,400+ universities including every Ivy League school and major state university. 15 million students and alumni actively use Handshake, and 700,000 employers specifically recruit there — including 500 of the Fortune 1000. What makes it powerful: employers on Handshake want early-career candidates and are actively recruiting, not just posting listings. Virtual career fairs, early access programs, and employer-hosted events make it genuinely interactive. If you're a student or graduated in the last 2-3 years and aren't on Handshake, you're missing the most targeted early-career job market available. The 2026 AI matching also surfaces roles proactively based on your degree and skills.