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Every September, I’m reminded of the energy students bring when they head back to campus. This year, that energy is lighting up Handshake’s feed. Daily active students and alumni are up 105% year-over-year, and employer content has already driven 6M+ impressions since the start of back to school. But the story isn’t just in the numbers. Students are posting projects they’re proud of, sharing what they’re curious about, and exploring career paths together. Employers are joining the conversation too, showcasing culture, highlighting career journeys, and making opportunities more visible. Over the past year, we’ve focused on making the feed more valuable for both sides of our network with @mentions, curated content, and new ways to build communities. The future of career discovery isn’t a static profile or job board. It’s a dynamic, social space where students, alumni, and employers learn and grow together. I couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead. Explore more on the Handshake feed. You can also take a virtual demo here: https://lnkd.in/enyYm6iy

HR teams are often asked to prove their impact, without the data to back it up. Attribution changes that. By tracking every touchpoint, not just the last click, leading employers are uncovering what really drives applicants, acceptance rates, and ROI. In this blog, Diane Melchionne, VP of Customer Success at Handshake, shares real examples of how attribution helps HR leaders understand which tools work and gain credibility in the boardroom.

Recruiting seasons move fast. The difference is whether your team spends that time buried in admin work or building real connections with students. Learn how Handshake Events helps you do the latter: http://bit.ly/4nEqdTp

We’ve reimagined the way career centers manage and measure student engagement. Now, you can get a real-time, holistic view of student activity—from activation and profile completion to job applications and event attendance—all on one streamlined page. ✨ With this new hub for student insights, you can: ✅ Track student behavior effortlessly ✅ Measure program impact with clarity ✅ Fine-tune outreach strategies with confidence This is more than just a tool—it’s a game-changer for how career services empower students to succeed. 📊 Smarter data = better outcomes. Help shape the future of career services and come build with us. https://lnkd.in/eyeG3VRT

The AI conversation is often dominated by doomsday predictions, but Christine Y. Cruzvergara, our Chief Education Strategy Officer, has a different take. She shares her perspective with Edtech Insiders on why AI won't eliminate entry-level jobs, but instead, will redefine them. According to Christine, future employers will be looking for candidates with AI fluency, who can pair their knowledge expertise with new technology to be more productive. Check out the full conversation with Alex Sarlin and Jen Lapaz 👉 https://bit.ly/4gHA87T

96% of students want to hear from employers. The messages that land are short, timely, and personal. The same goes for your content on the Handshake feed. If you’re short on time this recruiting season, here’s a week’s worth of posts that resonate with Gen Z, ready to plug into your calendar. Full guide: http://bit.ly/4gMJzDo

There is a bright future for college grads in the AI economy—it just won’t look like the last decade. Jobs are changing, and Handshake is rebuilding the marketplace around what comes next: knowledge work, gig work, and direct work for labs. 🎥: Kleiner Perkins

Students don’t just want volume in their inbox, they want messages that feel like they’re meant for them. This blog breaks down what works (and what doesn’t) with data and templates you can adapt to your brand. Read more here: http://bit.ly/4nlEDrx

📥 Endless applications, limited time, how do you spot the best candidates? At Handshake, we’re solving that with AI-powered applicant management. Our latest AI feature helps employers instantly identify top candidates by automatically analyzing how each applicant matches the job requirements. ✅ No more guesswork ✅ No more manual resume sifting ✅ Just faster, smarter decisions We’re using AI to help employers focus on what matters most: building great teams with the right people. 💡 Want to help us shape the future of hiring? Join the team.