Alumni & Employers
Current students aren't the only people who can benefit directly from our network and support resources. We can help connect Kirkwood alumni to their dream jobs and help connect employers to their dream candidate.
For Alumni
Enjoy all the same benefits that Handshake offers current students, plus the opportunity to mentor a student and launch their career!
For Employers
Handshake is a free resource where you can post job listings to multiple schools and search student profiles to fill your hiring needs.
Getting Started with Handshake:
Visit the new registrations page. A tutorial is available for your reference.
You will be asked to connect with schools during your sign-up. Be sure to select Kirkwood and any other schools you would like to reach. One of the best features for employers on Handshake is that you only need one account to recruit at any school on the site! This includes all of the local institutions like Coe, Cornell, Mt. Mercy, and the University of Iowa, in addition to many more across the the U.S. and U.K.
Important note: When you create a post on Handshake, you will be asked which schools to target. This is how your opening will reach students and alumni, so be sure to select at least one school for each opening.
Wait for Approval:
Your account must be approved before you can access site features. The employer validation process is partially automated and can be instant, but if necessary the Handshake Trust & Safety Team will conduct a timely review.
Save the Login URL for Easy Access Later:
Create a bookmark or save this web address so you can easily access it each time you need to use Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/login.
Employer Help Center:
You may also want to bookmark the Employer Help Center, which offers detailed instructions on how to use each feature of the site.