The University of Maryland has partnered with Handshake to provide its career management platform.
- Already have an account? Connect with us on Handshake.
- Need an account? Registration is simple and posting is free.
Handshake is used by current undergraduate and graduate students and UMD alumni seeking the following types of positions:
- Full-time (entry-level and experienced hire) professional positions
- Internships (fall, spring, summer)
- Part-time on-campus jobs
- Part-time off-campus jobs
- Post-doc and fellowship positions
Getting Started on Handshake
Sign into Handshake or Create An Account
- Login or create an employer account on Handshake
- Once your account is created, connect with the University of Maryland - College Park.
Post a Job or Internship
- Log in to Handshake
- Select "Post a Job" from your home dashboard or select "Jobs" in the left-hand navigation bar then select "Create Job"
- Complete the job form, including as much information as possible on the Job Basics, Details, Preferences, and Schools tabs.
- After previewing your job, click "Save" to send your job to UMD.
- Your position will be reviewed by a staff member and approved in approximately 2 business days.
For additional assistance, review the employer support articles on Getting Started with Handshake and How to Post a Job.
Contact our Employer Relations team at ucc-recruiting@umd.edu or Front Desk at 301-314-7225.
Recruitment Policies & Procedures
We encourage all employers seeking to register and post positions within Handshake to review our Recruitment Policies & Procedures and ensure compliance with these guidelines. Questions can be directed to a member of the Employer Relations Team.
Recruit at UMD
There are a variety of ways to engage UMD students:
Internship Programs
This Internship Guide for Employers is provided for your convenience to help you establish a robust internship program.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are looking to post your volunteer opportunities at UMD, please check out the Leadership and Community Service Learning (LCSL) website. You can contact the LCSL team at 301.405.9044 or lcslassistant@umd.edu with any questions.
Looking for business, engineering or graduate public policy majors?
Handshake is open to all University of Maryland students and alumni. However, there are a few additional job/internship databases on campus that are exclusive to specific student populations:
- Job/Internship database specific to undergraduate and graduate students in the A. James Clark School of Engineering
- Job/Internship database specific to undergraduate, MBA and MS students in the Robert H. Smith School of Business
- Job/Internship database specific to undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Public Policy