Bullseye powered by Handshake

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Bullseye powered by Handshake is an online service that makes it easy for UB students and alumni to connect with employers. If you are looking for a job or internship — or you have a position to fill — we encourage you to login and start managing your search today.

The Ultimate Job and Internship Spot

New Feature: Bullseye Powered by Handshake Employer Collections

Keep up with curated employers and follow your favorites for updates.

Student/Alumni Account Employer Account On-Campus Employer Account
GPA, Major or School Year

🙏High-five to University records. They update your cumulative GPA, major and school year in your profile automatically every week, so you don't have to (and either does the Career Design Center).

💡 Pro tip: If your profile isn't correct, you can highlight your correct school year or major in your bio for employers to see.

Did you know? Your school year is determined by the number of credits you have. So if you transferred credits to UB from another school or taken extra classes, your school year might be different.

Not just another job board.

Bullseye powered by Handshake is your one-stop-shop for all things career and life. Good News! Students and alumni already have a live student/alumni account in Bullseye powered by Handshake.

Here are 5 ways Bullseye powered by Handshake can work for you.

1. Make it you 😍

Your profile helps Bullseye powered by Handshake to give you personalized recommendations that match your interests and skills. It also helps you get noticed by recruiters who can message you about the roles you want. 👉

2. Discover opportunities you like 💙

Bullseye powered by Handshake takes the info you share in your profile to show you opportunities that you’d be a good fit for.

💡 Pro tip: Bookmarking jobs and internships helps train Bullseye powered by Handshake to serve you better recommendations based on the stuff you want to see. Bookmarking also saves them to your dashboard to make it easy for you to apply. Plus, you’ll get reminders to apply before the deadline.

Example of a completed profile

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Screenshot of the "How to apply to jobs" video from Handshake.

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Screenshot of the "Handshake How-To: getting helpful career advice" video.

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3. Keep up with your favorite employers ⭐️

👈 Start following employers to get alerts when they post opportunities, have interviews scheduled or attend events.

💡 Pro tip: All top employers, including Fortune 500, start-ups, nonprofits and more, are hiring students like you! When you complete your profile, recruiters will be able to find and message you about the roles you want.

4. Apply easily ✅

Keep an open mind and apply to as many jobs as you’d like. No experience required! These opportunities are meant for students like you, so you can get the work experience you need. 

👈 Pro tip: You can store your resumes and other documents so they’re ready when you need them. You can even apply to jobs in two clicks with Quick Apply.

5. Ask for directions 📍

It's okay if you don't have everything figured out. Explore recommended resources, attend events like skillshops or info sessions, and book an appointment with a career expert.

👈 Pro tip: Have questions about a position? Get answers from recruiters. Or, you can check out the Q&A to ask other students for advice about interviews, job roles and more!

Handshake Jobs and Careers app

The Handshake Jobs and Careers app makes connections with employers looking for students like you easy. Download to find opportunities and get hired.

Download on iOS or Android today, and follow these steps to log in.

How-to Tutorials

Have questions about how to use Bullseye powered by Handshake? Here are some video tutorials to get you started.

Starting out on Bullseye powered by Handshake

steps to take in your first week ✅

Screenshot of the "Handshake How-To: first five days on Handshake" video.

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HACKS TO GET BETTER JOB RECOMMENDATIONS 📬

Screenshot of the "Handshake How-To: improving your recommendations" video.

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SEARCHING FOR JOBS OR INTERNSHIPS YOU WANT 🔍

Screenshot of the "Handshake How-To: searching for jobs" video.

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Attending virtual recruiting events 📅

Screenshot of the "Handshake How-To: attend virtual recruiting events" video.

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HOW TO UPLOAD new DOCUMENTS 📤

Screenshot of the "Upload a new document" video from Handshake.

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MANAGING PROFILE PRIVACY 🔒

Screenshot of the "Managing Profile Privacy" video from Handshake.

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