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Handshake

*AVOID SCAM JOBS AND EMPLOYERS! PROTECT YOURSELF!

Check Handshake for the job. If it is not in the system, it very well could be fraudulent
Be suspicious if the email does not use a company domain
Never give your confidential information out
Never use your own money for business purposes
Do not cash or deposit employer funds in your account to conduct their business
IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS!

Please consult with Career Services staff if you have questions regarding a job posting before applying.

Handshake:

Handshake is our online job database. This is where we post every job we know about here on campus or around the world.

NEVER LOGGED IN?

go to Handshake login
click the blue “The University of Southern Mississippi” button
a window will pop-up asking for your login information
type “w” and your student ID number (example: w123456) and your SOAR password
you will receive an email to verify your email address, don’t forget to open that email and click the link to verify the address
update your information in “My Profile” on the left
upload a current resume
Handshake will automatically populate your education and work experience from your resume
add any organization/extracurricular, relevant courses, and projects to complete your profile

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO LOG OUT OF YOUR ACCOUNT!

SEARCH FOR JOBS

Click on 'Jobs' at the top menu bar
Select your specific criteria by checking on the filter boxes in the expandable menus in the column under 'My Favorite Jobs'
Save your searches by clicking on 'Save these filters' in the top, middle of the page and name it
Select a '*Favorite' job and it will appear at the top of your job page

Already got a job? Let us know about it! Fill out this quick survey!

*We do not place students in a job, we find available positions and provide information about those jobs.

It is the student's responsibility to apply and earn the position.*