Handshake

Handshake is CU’s online recruiting tool used by thousands of employers. It’s also your free one-stop shop for starting your career journey. Basic Handshake accounts are already set up for all current CU students, regardless of your major or year. and complete your profile.

By using your free Handshake account, you can:

  • Browse local, national and international internship and job postings for all majors.
  • Set up a saved search to easily find new opportunities. In the Job Search section of Handshake, enter your job filters (like the “Remote Opportunity” label). Click “Save Your Search” at the top of the job results. Edit your notifications for email, in-app or text options.
  • Find events where you can network with professionals, including new virtual employer events added each week.
  • View a personalized feed and custom recommendations for you.
  • Read job and internship reviews for the companies you’re interested in on the Employer Pages. Get a glimpse into the day-to-day life of an intern, or the inside scoop on the interview process.

NOTE: Students must be enrolled in classes to log in to their Handshake account. Please wait about 24 hours after enrolling before logging in. If you arenot yet enrolled in classes,please do not attempt to create a Handshake account. If you have questions about your Handshake access, please contact our office at career@colorado.edu.

Alumni: If you are an alum who graduated in May of 2017 or after, you most likely already have an active Handshake account and do not need to request access.

Curated Handshake searches and tips for your major

Internship keyword searches in Handshake

It can feel daunting to know how to find relevant jobs and internships when searching on Handshake or other job boards. The examples below demonstrate how to use keywords with filters so that you can find postings that best fit what you’re looking for. Use these to get started and then try out other keywords to expand your search.

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Additional keywords

  • Edit/investigate/write
  • Content creation/brand management
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting/hiring/training/development
  • Database management
  • Buying and selling transactions
  • Increase profits/sales
  • Volunteer management
  • Survey/assess environment
  • Customer service/assist customer/process orders

Review our curated for CMCI students.

Recommended keywords

  • Social media
  • Marketing
  • Digital
  • Communication
  • Advertising
  • Graphic design
  • Public relations
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Journalism
  • Broadcasting
  • Editorial
  • Magazine
  • UX/UI design
  • Data analysis
  • Media production

Recommended job titles

  • Marketing coordinator/specialist
  • Social media coordinator/specialist
  • Account coordinator (PR and advertising)
  • Data analyst
  • Graphic designer
  • Photographer/videographer
  • Production assistant
  • Communications coordinator/specialist
  • Junior art director
  • Journalist/reporter
  • Editorial assistant
  • Brand manager
  • Digital associate
  • UX/UI designer
  • Product designer
  • SEO specialist

Recommended keywords

  • Software development
  • Data analytics
  • Water engineering
  • Systems engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Construction management
  • Environmental remediation
  • Process engineering
  • Patent engineering
  • Project management

Recommended keywords

  • Design
  • Architecture
  • Landscape
  • Sustainability
  • Environment
  • Urban development
  • Product design
  • City planning
  • Infrastructure
  • Rural
  • Housing
  • Transportation

Recommended keywords

  • Educate
  • Instruction
  • Training
  • Tutoring
  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Teaching

Recommended job titles

  • K-12 technology teacher, elementary teacher, special ed teacher
  • AmeriCorps teaching fellow
  • Summer teaching positions
  • Teaching assistant
  • Student mentor
  • Residential program mentor
  • Nature instructor
  • Academic tutor

Recommended keywords

  • Music
  • Perform
  • Summer camp

Recommended job titles

  • Music teacher
  • Music journalist
  • Music instructor
  • Arts director