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connects students and young alumni from 1,500+ educational institutions with over 900,000 employers—including Fortune 500 companies, public school districts, healthcare systems, nonprofits, and more. Join today to get recruited for full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities.

Alumni: If you graduated after 2016, please email our staff (isepulve@skidmore.edu) with the personal email address you would like to use. Do not continue with the steps listed below.

2. Select Student/Alumni and complete the fill-in information using your professional or personal email account.  
3. Confirm your Handshake account through the email account you provided and follow the friendly pop-up modal to complete your profile.
4. Once you are logged in select your Profile in the left menu then select the Documents tab to begin building your Profile.   

Update your Handshake profile to have opportunities sent directly to you and stay in the know about upcoming events.

If you have any questions, please contact our staff for assistance. 

Peer Advisor Network is a searchable directory of students who are willing to share their firsthand experiences and insights about specific employers or industries. This resource allows you to connect with peers who have completed internships or summer experiences, giving you an "inside scoop" to help you make informed decisions about potential opportunities.

Apply for a ZEN mentor by the end of your sophomore year to join this opportunity for rising juniors.

Written for you by our experts, review our Â鶹Æƽâ°æ-exclusive tips, tricks, and advice.  

• Resume and cover letter guide
• Networking guide
• Interviewing guide

What Can I Do With This Major? is a website featuring 106 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources are included.. 

• Discover internships and jobs available in the US with .  
• helps job and internship seekers find opportunities both at home and abroad (40 countries worldwide). Current students do not need a password on campus. Alumni can gain access through .  

Graduate Funding Resources: 

• Research grant and loan options through the US Department of Education.
• Use this calculator to figure out how much you can afford to borrow in student loan funds based on your future expected earnings.
• Â鶹Æƽâ°æ’s Office of Academic Advising: Contact the Office of Academic Advising to learn more about National post-graduate merit scholarships and fellowships.
• Provides comprehensive information on sources of education-related financial aid sponsored and administered by private organizations and companies. 

General Resources for Graduate Studies: 

• Research rankings of graduate and professional schools in the U.S. and abroad.
• Find information on graduate and professional school programs, test prep, scholarships and admissions.
• Graduate school rankings using the latest National Research Council data. 

Pre-Health Information for Graduate Studies: 

• Â鶹Æƽâ°æ’s Health Professions Advisory Committee: Learn about resources on campus to assist you in withestablishing a career in the health professions.

Pre-Law Information for Graduate Studies: 

• Pre-Law Guide
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• is a comprehensive guide to North America’s premier nonprofit research organizations. Information on each organization includes programs, staffing, and publications, as well as services of centers, laboratories, institutes, experiment stations, farms, research support facilities, technology transfer centers, think tanks, incubators, research parks, and more. 
  • On-Campus: No password needed.
  • Off-Campus: Find login credentials on our Passwords for Resources list. 
• allows insider access to learn about potential employers and job opportunities, including company reviews, salary information, and interview experiences, helping you make informed decisions about potential employers and career paths. 
• allows you to estimate potential salaries based on your major, location, and industry, providing valuable insights for your career planning. 

Our curated resource guide is a collection of opportunities for affinity and identity groups, including low-income, first-generation, international, LGBTQ+, Black, Latinx, and Native American students.

Career Resources for Diverse Students

Learn the protections and resources available to individuals with visible and non-visible disabilities in the workplace. Together, we’ll help you navigate conversations about reasonable accommodations, disclosures, accessibility, and more—with confidence.

Resources for Students with Disabilities

Reflect on your strengths and what truly matters to you—in life, work, and the world. Use these tools to gain insights and explore your career path:

• Discover potential careers with Focus 2 
• Find careers that align with your values.
• Gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
• Learn how your personality shapes your work style.
• Explore career options based on your interests.