Handshake is a dedicated platform for University of Liverpool students and graduates.
Whether you're new to the University of Liverpool, returning for another year, or have recently graduated, Handshake is one of the ways you can discover opportunities, connect with employers and access careers support.
If you're a new student, Handshake may be completely new to you. If you're returning, you may notice it looks a little different following its move to a new global platform. While some aspects have changed, Handshake remains an important resource and works best as part of a wider job-search strategy.
It offers:
- Exclusive opportunities from employers who want to hire Liverpool students
- Access virtual and on-campus careers events
- Virtual 1-to-1 chats with employers
- Careers and Employability guides and resources
- Access to the Career Studio 'send a message’ service
- The opportunity to read employer reviews and connect with your peers.
Accessing Handshake as a current student
Every University of Liverpool student has access to a Handshake account. We’ve taken care of creating an account for you, no need to register. You just need to activate this to begin!
You must activate your account to access your information on Handshake and to update your profile.
Claiming your account is easy and can be done in less than 60 seconds.
To access:
- Visit liverpool.joinhandshake.com
- Select the blue icon for ‘LivUni Student? Register/Log In Here’
- Enter your University of Liverpool (MWS) details as follows on the following screen: Your MWS username followed by @liverpool.ac.uk and your MWS password
- You will then need to authenticate your login through Duo 2FA on your phone for added security. See here for further details.
Accessing Handshake as a graduate
All graduates can continue to access Handshake after leaving University of Liverpool. You will access through your personal email address rather than your UoL details.
To access:
- Visit liverpool.joinhandshake.com
- Select the option to ‘Sign in with your email address’
- Enter your personal email address (not ac.uk)
- If your email address is already against your record, choose a password and begin to access.
- If your email address is not against your record, please complete the registration process supplying the details requested and we will activate your account within 48 hours
Become familiar with Handshake
You may be wondering how you can begin to navigate your way around the system. Take some time to be aware of all of the features on Handshake. Our extensive video guides show you how to navigate your way around the platform.
If you have any problems accessing your account email us at careers@liverpool.ac.uk or drop-in to the Career Studio on University Square to speak to our Career Coaches - no appointment necessary.
More careers and job platforms
In addition to Handshake there are many external websites and job boards that can help you find internships, placements, graduate jobs and entry-level opportunities. It is often worth using more than one platform, as different employers advertise in different places.
Click here to find out more and see our recommended platforms.
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