Finding opportunities: Making the most of Handshake and beyond

Whether you’re new to the University of Liverpool or returning for another year, Handshake is one of the ways you can discover career opportunities, search for graduate jobs, internships and placements, connect with employers, and access careers and employability support throughout your time at university

If you’re a new student, Handshake may be completely new to you. If you’re returning, you may notice some changes following its move to a new global platform

While it remains a key part of our careers and employability offer, it works best as part of a broader approach to exploring opportunities, building professional networks and developing your employability

Using Handshake

You can use Handshake to:

• Book onto University of Liverpool careers events and workshops.
• Discover employer presentations, webinars and recruitment activities.
• Explore and apply for internships, placements and graduate roles.
• Search for on-campus and part-time opportunities, including Liverpool Advantage Awards.
• Access careers resources, advice and guidance.
• Connect with employers interested in recruiting University of Liverpool students and graduates.

Your Handshake account is set up for you. Find out more and get started

Supporting your job search

Handshake is a key part of the University’s digital careers offer, connecting students with employers, careers events, employability res to grow, more employers are joining and advertising opportunities every day, helping students access a wider range of graduate jobs, internships, placements and part-time roles

The Careers & Employability team is working closely with employer partners and Handshake to maximise the opportunities available to students. We expect the platform experience to continue evolving as employer engagement grows. This will create even more ways for students to discover career opportunities, build professional networks and connect with recruiters

Take a multi-channel approach

While Handshake is a valuable career platform, successful job seekers rarely rely on a single part-time work. Developing the skills to research opportunities, build networks and engage directly with employers is an important part of your career journey and long-term employability

Alongside Handshake, we recommend exploring:

• Employer websites and direct <a href="https://jiuniversity.com/australia-new-rules-now-in-force-for-accompanying-dependants-and-onshore-student-visa-applications/” title=”Australia: New rules now in force for accompanying dependants and onshore student visa applications”>applications.
• Graduate recruitment platforms.
• LinkedIn and professional networking opportunities.
• Careers fairs, employer events and networking activities.
• Opportunities shared through Careers & Employability communications.
• Proactive approaches to organisations you’re interested in working for.

Using a range of channels will help you access the broadest possible range of opportunities while also developing job-search and networking skills that will benefit you throughout your career

To help you find the right platform for your goals, we’ve put together a guide to job-search platforms and tools

In a world increasingly shaped by AI and digital recruitment tools, careers fairs and employer events also provide valuable opportunities to meet employers face-to-face. Make the most of opportunities to gain insights into organisations and hear directly about what they’re looking for from applicants. These conversations can help you build confidence, expand your network and gain a deeper understanding of different industries and career paths.

We’re here to help

Careers & Employability can support you with:

• Finding opportunities that match your interests and career goals.
• Developing an effective job-search strategy.
• Improving your CV, applications and LinkedIn profile.
• Preparing for interviews and assessment centres.
• Building professional networks and employer connections.

We also share opportunities, graduate jobs, internships, placements and careers information through a range of channels. These include Handshake, our website, social media, email communications and employer events – helping you stay informed wherever you choose to search

We’re here to help you make the most of the opportunities available and support you at every stage of your career journey

If you have any questions, are experiencing problems, or would like advice on finding opportunities, drop into the Career Studio on campus and speak to a member of the team

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Source: news.liverpool.ac.uk