Handshake Initiative

Handshake: Direct Access to College Students

With more than 50,000 higher education students in the Capital Region, finding a great intern or employee shouldn’t be complicated.

Handshake is the largest early talent recruiting platform connecting employers, talent and colleges all in one place. Businesses of any size can access students and alumni using a single free login.

Your Handshake account allows you to customize job postings with just a few clicks. Other features include direct student messaging and powerful applicant filtering.

Connect with area schools by selecting Baton Rouge Community College, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, Louisiana State University, River Parishes Community College, and Southern University Baton Rouge in the final step of account setup.

Begin posting your jobs for free, and browse on-campus career events and interview opportunities.

If you need some guidance, check out these articles on creating an employer profile and how to post a job.

Handshake: Direct Access to College Students

Get Started: Create Your Free Employer Account

How to Create an Employer Profile

How to Post a Job