When you get to the career fair, you’ll notice QR codes at each employer booth. Scan the QR code through the Handshake app at the booths you’re interested in to have your contact information shared with the recruiters. Handshake will send you a summary of the companies you met with after the fair. To make the process fast and simple, make sure your Handshake account is activated and download the Handshake app ahead of time.
If you’re attending an in-person career fair, employers may have their own scannable QR code to track check-ins.
When logged into your Handshake account, scan the QR code using the camera on your phone or tap Account in the lower-right corner of the Handshake mobile app, then select Scan QR code for event check-in.
Note: if you scan the QR code from the Handshake mobile app, you’ll need to give the app permission to access your camera.
If your profile visibility is set to Private, you’ll have an extra step to consent to the sharing of your information with that employer before you’re checked in.
- If the employer did not request additional information, a checkin confirmation will display on the screen after the QR code is scanned — tap Done to complete the checkin process!
- If the employer has requested additional information, either required or optional — the kiosk will prompt you to continue with the checkin process. Tap the green button Continue to proceed.
Continuing the Check-In process
Once the check-in process in started, you’ll need to confirm your personal information. This information may include:
- First Name
- Last Name
- School Email
- School
- Area of study
- Graduation date (Month and Year)
Note: if your information didn’t automatically open, this may be due to not having an internet connection on your mobile device, or scanning the QR code and choosing to open in a mobile web browser.
- If you need to update the information, tap Update information, then make the changes needed. Once complete – tap Save Changes to update, or Cancel to disregard.
- If everything is good to go, tap the blue button Next.
Continue responding to the prompts until finished. Once complete, tap the blue button Check in.
The employer’s company profile will load after the check-in is complete.
