Handshake is Tennessee Tech's part-time, co-op, internship, fellowship and full-time
job gateway for students in all majors.
Access to Handshake is quickly accessible from within your TechExpress QuickLinks and Favorites sections. Just look for the Handshake icon! Or, log in to your Handshake account with your Tennessee Tech email credentials.
First-Time User?
Use the self-help items below to assist with activating, setting up your account, and engaging with employers for the first time from within Handshake.
- Build Your Profile from Your Resume.
- How to request an Appointment with the Center for Career Development.
- How to make your Profile Public to Employers.
- How to create and save a job search.
- Need additional help? Visit the Handshake Help Center or contact us at career@tntech.edu.
Students: How to Schedule an Appointment in Handshake
Access to Handshake is quickly accessible from within TechExpress (https://express.tntech.edu/) QuickLinks and Favorites sections. Just look for the Handshake icon!
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At the top of the page, click on the "Career Center" tab and click on "Appointments".
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On this page you should see a list of your upcoming and past appointments. Click on the "Schedule a New Appointment" button at the top of the page.
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Choose a category and type of appointment you are interested in scheduling.
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You will then be shown a list of open appointment times where you can select a time that works best for you.
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Once you have selected an appointment time, give some details about the appointment.
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After you have filled out everything, click the "Request" button at the bottom of the page.
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Your appointment is now scheduled.
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Employers: Creating an Employer Account
Getting started in Handshake is easy! Full instructions on how to get started are available at the link below. If you have any questions, let us know!
