Handshake resources

Handshake is Augustana College's online career development tool; login using your Augustana credentials. See a list of the most useful and popular resources below.

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Career resources

Search resources using the search bar or scroll through the list. Our most popular handouts include:

Getting started

• Who is my Career Coach?
• Handshake profile
• Your career goal

Online resources

• Augustana College: Going Global (GoinGlobal)
• Augustana College: USA Careers and City Guides
• Online courses on LinkedIn Learning

Career exploration and research

• Career exploration resources
• Career research activity
• Informational Interviews
• Pre-health resource: tips and advice for pursuing a career in healthcare
• What can I do with this major?

Networking and career fairs

• LinkedIn
• Preparing an elevator speech

Interviewing

• Interviewing

Resume, cover letters and personal statement

• Cover letter resource
• Personal statement guide
• Resume

International students

• CPT work authorization for off campus internships
• Obtaining OPT work authorization to pursue post graduate employment (F-1 visa holders)
• Guide to the H1-B process for F-1 visa holders
• OPT STEM extension overview

Job and internships search

• A target list of organizations: job search
• Entry level rotational and leadership development programs
• Internship resources
• Registering your internship at Augustana
• Requesting a reference
• Requesting letters of recommendation
• Teach, work and graduate school abroad

Graduate and professional school search

• Graduate school 101
• Research experience 101
• Requesting a reference
• Requesting letters of recommendation
• Personal statement guide