Handshake

Handshake is Mercer’s one-stop career development platform that connects students and alumni with employers as well as the Mercer Center for Career and Professional Development. 

Students:

The university automatically creates a Handshake account for all enrolled students. To get started with Handshake (on or after the first day of class):

• Log in to Handshake using your Mercer username and password
• Complete your profile and review your account settings
• Consider setting the profile visibility to allow students, alumni, and employers to find and connect with you

Alumni:
Recent graduates already have a Handshake account. Access to Handshake continues after graduation. However, those who graduated before August 2017 must request an account.

• Click "Login to Handshake now!"
• In the top right hand corner, click the "No Account? Sign up here" option
• Click the Student/Alumni button
• Fill in the requested information (utilize your personal email address)
• Click "Create Account"

Allow 1-3 business days to have new accounts processed and approved. Handshake will send an email confirming the approval of the new account. Begin using Handshake immediately upon receiving account approval.