Handshake Jobs & New Careers

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This is the most useless app I’ve ever had the displeasure of using. I don’t know anyone who’s ever gotten a job from Handshake; using LinkedIn or even just periodically checking your target companies’ Careers webpages will be a more effective way to discover and apply for opportunities. Anything that can be found on Handshake can be found in either of those places presented in a much nicer format, and surrounded by much fewer scam job postings. Additionally, the feed “feature” that Handshake added in an attempt to make their app scroll-worthy only feels depressing because EVERY SINGLE POST is just other unemployed people asking “so how do I get a job? Do you have a job for me? Does anyone have any tips?” Employers don’t post on Handshake because who on Earth cares about posting on Handshake. They have better things to do. All of the posts are from the other young grads you’re competing with, which really just helps you grasp how bleak the job market is. And it doesn’t even show you posts from people relevant to you; I’ve NEVER seen a Handshake post from someone even in my state, much less at my specific university. It’s all a bunch of randos from Florida and Texas, people who I’m sure are great but are very distant from where I am. If you want the job search to feel statistically hopeless and logistically convoluted, use Handshake. If you want a good experience, use literally any other app.