Handshake is Cal State LA’s career platform for finding jobs, internships, on-campus student employment, employer hiring events, and Career Center workshops.
Get Started
Students
New to Handshake? Create an account using your Cal State LA email to get started.
Already used Handshake? Log in with your Cal State LA email.
Used Handshake as a student? Log in with your password and update your email to keep access.
New to Handshake or can’t log in? Create a new account with your personal email. Alumni access is verified in 1–2 business days.
Stay informed about career opportunities related to your academic discipline.
Create a student-type Handshake account
Register using your Cal State LA email
Complete your profile and indicate your interests to receive email updates about relevant jobs, internships, and events
Using Handshake
Employers search Handshake by profile details.
Add your major and school year
Include your GPA if required for your field
Set your profile to public so employers can find you
Career interests improve the jobs and events Handshake shows you.
Select internships, on-campus jobs, or full-time roles
Choose locations you’re open to
Add job functions that interest you
Events help you connect with employers beyond job postings.
Join employer info sessions and career fairs
Use 15-minute video chats to ask questions and make an impression
Need Help?
If you need help accessing Handshake or Career Center resources, contact us.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 323-343-3237
The Career Center is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for users with disabilities and adheres to the Temporary Alternative Access Plan (TAAP).