Exclusive events, content and giveaways
To celebrate Handshake’s new student experience we are launching a series of exclusive events, posts, videos, and articles to help you make the most of your screen time this summer.
Students and recent graduates who register to attend one of the five events will also be entered into a prize draw to win a number of prizes.
- 1st Place: MacBook
- 2nd Place: Two pairs of AirPods
- 3rd Place: Three £50 vouchers
Make sure to grab a spot at these exclusive events and enter to win fantastic prizes! Sign up for Handshake and download the new Handshake app from the App Store or Google Play now!
Upcoming events tailored for students and graduates:
- What to do in the first 3 months of your role? | 5th June, 1pm - 2pm
- Navigating career paths: supporting international students in the UK and beyond | 11th June 12pm-1pm
- Lessons from my 1st year at Microsoft JP Morgan & the BBC | 11th June 1pm-2pm
- Leveraging tech for career success: Tips for LinkedIn, ChatGPT, TikTok and more! | 12th June 1pm - 2pm
- Fast-track your career in businesses like Gymshark, Octopus Energy & Ooni | 13th June 1pm -2pm
What to do in the first 3 months of your role?
5th June 1pm-2pm
Discover how to navigate your first three months at work, with this session on making a strong start, managing expectations, and supporting your well-being, all while building key relationships and adjusting to hybrid working. Delivered by Steve Haines Co-author of, How to Go To Work: the honest advice no one ever tells you at the start of your career. Find out more and register here.
Navigating career paths: supporting international students in the UK and beyond
11th June 12pm-1pm
Explore career strategies, visa options, and networking for international students in the UK at this informative session. Delivered by Noeleen Hammond Jones, Deputy Head of Lancaster University Management School and Co-Chair of the AGCAS International Task Group and Gemma Tracey, Immigration Partner at JMW Solicitors LLP. Find out more and register here.
Lessons from my 1st year at Microsoft, JP Morgan & the BBC
11th June 1pm-2pm
Discover essential insights from students and recent graduates with experience at Microsoft, JP Morgan, and the BBC. Learn about their unexpected realities, preparation tips, and strategies for a successful first year, in this panel discussion chaired by Andrew Wright, Associate Director Employer Engagement & Work-based Learning at King's College London. Find out more and register here.
Leveraging tech for career success: Tips for LinkedIn, ChatGPT, TikTok and more!
12th June 1pm - 2pm
Master essential tech tools and social media to kickstart your career. Learn from experts; Chris Webb, HE Careers Professional and blogger, Lily-May Edwards, Content Creator and Social Media Officer and Charles Hardy, University Partnerships at Handshake (previously LinkedIn), who've guided thousands to success. Find out more and register here.
Fast-track your career in businesses like Gymshark, Octopus Energy & Ooni
13th June 1pm -2pm
Learn how to accelerate your career in fast-growing companies like Gymshark, Octopus Energy and Ooni. Gain insights from experienced recent graduates on expectations, essential skills, networking, and personal growth, in this panel discussion chaired by Tom Ledgard, Head of Placements and Graduate Outcomes at the University of Leicester. Find out more and register here.
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Handshake is the place to go for students and recent grads who are looking to kickstart their career. We partner with employers who are looking for early talent and help you unlock personalised job opportunities. Our brand new mobile experience brings together everything you need to find, land, and succeed in your next role.
Don’t forget to also explore the support available at your university to navigate your career journey and enhance your prospects this summer!
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