Handshake Jobs & Careers

Handshake (Stryder Corp.) Business

Job App for Students

Rating: 4.4; 9.9K ratings
Downloads: 1M+; on Google Play
Price: Free; No in-app purchases
Updated: Sep 21; 2026 · v5.17.1

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About Handshake Jobs & Careers

Handshake helps students and recent grads find jobs. Connect with more than 400K employers in all 50 states, including every Fortune 500 company. Get recommendations for jobs and internships that are right for you, receive messages from recruiters looking to hire, read company reviews from other students, register for recruiting events on your campus, and apply for jobs instantly – all in the app. Join the Handshake community to find answers to all your career questions from fellow students who’ve already been through the job search!

What’s new

Version 5.17.1 · Updated September 21, 2026

New AI Skills tab! Build in-demand AI skills through guided, hands-on projects. Create work you can showcase and take the next step toward standing out to employers.

User reviews

Bobby Hewitts

It's like a third eye that's seen more than the individual. Thank you for guiding me.

Miles Spearman

Great App! I wish they taught you how to create enticing resumes and coverletters but overall great bridge between student and employer.

Gray Rachard Arrington

Exceptional

Kinyana Gray

Great app!

E. C.

I have not found a job, but the app works well

yaseen alwesabi

Great website

App details

Handshake Jobs & Careers is a free Business app for Android with 1,000,000+ installs on Google Play and a 4.4/5 average rating from 9,921 ratings. It was released on August 15, 2018 and last updated on September 21, 2026. It's developed by Handshake (Stryder Corp.). It requires Android 7.0 or later.

Category: Business
Rating: 4.4 / 5 (9,921)
Installs: 1,000,000+
In-app purchases: No
Ads: No ads
Version: 5.17.1
Requires Android: 7.0
Content rating: Everyone
Released: August 15, 2018
Last updated: September 21, 2026
Developer: Handshake (Stryder Corp.)

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