Handshake Instructions

Follow the instructions below to find and register for events as well as schedule individual appointments with Career Services.

All graduate students and postdocs can schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Graduate Career Consultant.  Appointments are available virtually via Zoom or in person at the Graduate Center (1600 E 1st St.). 

How to Make an Appointment in Handshake:

  1. Log in to Handshake at https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/login using your UA NetID and password.
  2. Click on Career Center on the left. A screenshot of a phone Description automatically generated
  3. Click on Appointments.
  4. Select Schedule a New Appointment.
  5. Select Graduate Center Career Advising at the bottom.
  6. Select Graduate Career Advising.
  7. Choose a week/day and a staff member (Shawn Nordell).
  8. Click on the appointment time to reserve it.
  9. Check your email for confirmation of the Zoom link if you chose a Zoom appointment.

All Graduate Center Career Events are free and open to all graduate students and postdocs.

  1. Log in to Handshake at https://arizona.joinhandshake.com/login using your UA NetID and password.
  2. Click on Events on the left.
  3. Click on More Filters and choose Graduate Center at the bottom.
  4. Sort by Relevance or Date using the three-line icon. Select Fridays for date to easily access Friday Drop-In Hours.
  5. Click on Event and Register. If you get a "Sorry, you're not qualified for this event" and you are a graduate student or postdoc, please contact David Bradshaw (bradshad@arizona.edu) for assistance.
  6. Check your email for confirmation of the Zoom link or room number.