# Handshake Jobs & New Careers

> Jobs, internships, inspo

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joinhandshake.student](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joinhandshake.student)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.joinhandshake.student`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Handshake (Stryder Corp.)
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 1,777,002
- **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (9,854 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.15.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2018-08-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 80 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joinhandshake.student)
- **Website:** [https://joinhandshake.com](https://joinhandshake.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://joinhandshake.com/privacy-policy/](https://joinhandshake.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Handshake: Careers Start Here**  
Handshake is the leading app designed for job seekers who are starting or restarting their careers. Whether you're exploring new opportunities or ready to apply, Handshake connects you with personalized job and internship listings tailored to your profile and interests.  

**Key Features:**  
- Personalized recommendations for jobs, internships, and career events based on your goals.  
- Real-world career advice through posts, videos, and articles from experienced professionals.  
- Access to career-shaping events including virtual and in-person fairs, networking sessions, and workshops.  
- Tools for networking with peers, mentors, and industry leaders to build your professional support system.  
- Application tracking with deadline reminders and a customizable professional profile to attract recruiters.  

Handshake is your comprehensive career platform built to support where you are now and help you grow towards where you want to be.

## Rankings

- #48,562 — Overall
- #30 — Business (Free)
- #13 — linkedin

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.joinhandshake.student.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviewers cheer Handshake for being easy to use with an intuitive application flow and solid job listings, especially for students and internships. Many praise its appeal as a resource supported by schools. However, recurring issues include login problems (including SSO), no feedback after applying, account/profile setup and ID verification glitches, and spammy or irrelevant ads. Some also report region or notification gaps. The app shows strong potential, but reliability, support response, and content targeting need improvement.

### Pros

- Easy to use and smooth application process
- Strong resource for students and internships
- Good job listings / professional opportunities
- Widely used/recommended by schools

### Cons

- Login/sign-in problems (including SSO)
- No responses after applying / lack of feedback
- Account/profile setup and verification issues
- Spam/advertising and irrelevant opportunities

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.joinhandshake.student)