Why Recruit on Handshake?
- FREE to use
- Access to a large talent pool
- Post opportunities to multiple schools
- Search student profiles
- Message students and recent graduates directly
- Post full-time positions, part-time opportunities, and internships
- Schedule on-campus interviews at University of Iowa
- Participate in virtual recruiting events
- Build your brand and boost engagement
- Connect with early talent via feeds
Employer Resources
- Quick Start: How to Create a User Account, Join Your Existing Company or Create a New One and Request to Connect to Schools
- How to Post a Job
- How to Request an Interview Schedule
- Employer Help Center
- Online Training Community for Employers
- Employer User Agreement and Posting Guidelines
FAQ
What can be posted?
- On-Campus/student employment, part-time positions, internships and full-time positions for undergraduate and graduate students can be posted in the system.
- Want to develop an internship program? Check out our Employer Guide to Internships.
Can I post a private home position?
Private Home positions (including childcare, lawn care, housekeeping, etc.) will no longer be posted in Handshake.
Individuals may post in-home care positions for respite care for Iowans receiving services through the Consumer Choice Option (CCO) under a waiver. We require documentation from the state, the case worker, or the entity handling payroll for CCO for the state (i.e., a copy of the client's EIN number certifying that they are a dba business) that the client will be receiving CCO services.
This program allows members that have qualified for the program to choose an Independent Support Broker who will help them develop their individual budget and help you recruit employees. They will also work with a Financial Management Service that will manage their budget and pay their workers on their behalf.
Employers in this program must share proof that they are providing liability insurance and worker’s compensation insurance to be eligible to post in HandshakeYou can post or search for these types of positions on the sites below.
What if I need help with Handshake?
- Access Handshake's Employer Help Center
- Participate in Handshake virtual training. These include live training sessions, recorded training sessions and office hours.
- Create a ticket for Handshake support.
- Contact us at 319-335-1023
Why hasn't my employer account at the University of Iowa been approved yet?
Under normal circumstances it typically takes 2–3 days to process pending employer approval requests. If your request is not complete in this timeframe, please log into Handshake and check your notifications for any comments on your registration.
If you have an urgent need to post a job or internship listing for our students, please contact us at 319-335-1023.
I'm trying to add the University of Iowa as a school, but I can't find it in Handshake.
We are listed in the Handshake system as University of Iowa. Try typing "Iowa" to narrow down your search.
I joined the wrong organization. How do I fix this?
Read this Handshake article for assistance on how to switch to the correct organization.
I created a job posting, but now I can't find it.
Your job will not actually post to a school and show up under Job Postings until your account is approved at a particular school. You should be able to find all jobs under Job Templates.
How do I target the right students with my job posting? How can I get more applicants?
There are a number of applicant preferences you can set in your job postings that can affect your applicant pool, including graduation date range or school year, majors, and GPA. This Understanding Job Preferences article describes how these preferences work.
Attracting the right students to your job posting requires using preferences wisely, writing a compelling job description, and sometimes, proactive outreach to students.
Our Employer Team is happy to talk to you to strategize around your job postings and campus recruiting strategy. Contact us at 319-335-1023 to schedule a Recruiting at Iowa call.
How do I register for a career fair? Where do I find my fair registrations?
- If you already have a Handshake account: Click on "Fairs" from the left navigation. Type University of Iowa in the search area and then click on the event you are interested in. You will see a "Register" button in the upper right hand corner. To view your registrations, click "Fairs" from the left navigation menu and then select "Show Registered Only." We recommend you click “Follow Career Fair” on fairs you’ve registered for to receive updates and easily find them in the future.
- If you don't have a Handshake account: sign-up and create your account. Then you can follow the steps above.
If you need additional assistance, please contact Jo Halsch at 319-335-1023 or joanna-halsch@uiowa.edu.
How do I request on-campus interview dates?
Click "Interviews" from the left navigation. Then click on "Request Interview Schedule”. Fill out the form and submit. Choose University of Iowa. Please provide as much information as possible. Your request will be reviewed within two business days.
If you don't see the Interviews tab, contact us at 319-335-1023 to request access to the service. If you need additional assistance, please review this Handshake help article.
