Handshake will replace our current system, Hire a Red Hawk, and offer your team many great new features like:

• Managing all your campuses in one place with Handshake at no cost.
• A mobile experience – update your job postings, view applicants, and more all while on the go using Handshake’s responsive design.

On May 2, 2022, we will be asking our employers to phase out their use of Hire a Red Hawk and begin to partner with us through Handshake. In order to ensure the most successful transition to Handshake, we ask that you complete the following steps before Friday, April 29, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

1. Whitelist Handshake Emails: Please add handshake@notifications.joinhandshake.com to your email “safe senders” list! Making this adjustment will ensure receipt of all Montclair State University Handshake invitations and updates
2. Download Candidates’ Resumes: Log into your Hire a Red Hawk account, then navigate to Jobs > Applications to download any Resumes, Cover Letters, and References you may need from candidates who have applied to your recent postings.
3. Check Your Email: On Monday, May 2, 2022 look for an invitation to create an account within Handshake, or to connect to Montclair State University if an account has previously been created. You can also visit Handshake for Employers for more information on your Handshake account.

Note: For jobs set to expire before or on 5/15/2022, continue to post in Hire a Red Hawk and choose “Other” or “Email” under application instructions. Do not choose “Accumulate Online”. You will not be able to extract candidate’s resumes from Hire a Red Hawk after 5/15/2022.

Handshake will replace our current system, Hire a Red Hawk, for all on-campus employment recruitment.  On-campus supervisors will receive an invitation to create an “employer” account for your department within Handshake. Each department will have their own separate company profile within Handshake.  Departments will manage their company profiles, including approving Handshake accounts for colleagues  as well as postings new student assistant and federal work study positions.

On May 2, 2022, we will be asking our employers to phase out their use of Hire a Red Hawk and begin to partner with us through Handshake. In order to ensure the most successful transition to Handshake, we ask that you complete the following steps before Friday, April 29, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

1. Whitelist Handshake Emails: Please add handshake@notifications.joinhandshake.com to your email “safe senders” list! Making this adjustment will ensure receipt of all Montclair State University Handshake invitations and updates
2. Download Candidates’ Resumes: Log into your Hire a Red Hawk account, then navigate to Jobs > Applications to download any Resumes, Cover Letters, and References you may need from candidates who have applied to your recent postings.
3. Check Your Email: On Monday, May 2, 2022 look for an invitation to create an account within Handshake. You can also visit Post an On-Campus Job for more information on your Handshake account.

Note: For jobs set to expire before or on 5/15/2022, continue to post in Hire a Red Hawk and choose “Other” or “Email” under application instructions. Do not choose “Accumulate Online”. You will not be able to extract candidate’s resumes from Hire a Red Hawk after 5/15/2022.

This platform will replace our current system, Hire a Red Hawk, and offer new features that enable you to:

• Access personalized job recommendations based on your major and interests
• Find on and off campus jobs, internships, and career opportunities from worldwide employers
• Schedule appointments with your career advisors
• Manage on-campus interviews with top companies
• More easily search and RSVP to career events and fairs

On May 16, 2022, students will no longer have access to apply for jobs, upload resumes, or book counseling appointments in Hire a Red Hawk. In order to ensure the most successful transition to Handshake, we ask that you complete the following steps before Friday, May 13, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

1. Download Your Documents: Log into your Hire a Red Hawk account, then navigate to your documents section, download Resumes, Cover Letters, References and any other documents you may need.  Be sure to save these documents in a place you can access outside of Hire a Red Hawk. Once your Handshake account is available, you’ll need to upload your documents.
2. Copy Job Applications: In your Hire a Red Hawk account, navigate to Jobs, then My Job Applications. You’ll want to copy any application information into a file you can access outside of Hire a Red Hawk.
3. Whitelist Handshake Emails: Please add handshake@notifications.joinhandshake.com to your email “safe senders” list! Making this adjustment will ensure receipt of all Montclair State University Handshake invitations and updates.
4. Check Your Email: On Monday, May 16, 2022 look for an invitation to Handshake with instructions for claiming your account! You can also visit montclair.edu/career-services for more information on your Handshake account.

This platform will replace Hire a Red Hawk and empower you to build your network by facilitating connections with employers, career services, current students, and peers.  Handshake gives you the tools you need to achieve the career you want.

• Find part-time jobs, post-graduate internships, and career opportunities from worldwide employers
• View and register for upcoming career fairs and events
• Access resources on resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, and more
• Connect with students, other alumni, and employers

On May 16, 2022, you will no longer have access to apply for jobs, upload resumes, or RSVP for upcoming events in Hire a Red Hawk. In order to ensure the most successful transition to Handshake, we ask that you complete the following steps before Friday, May 13, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

1. Download Your Documents: Log into your Hire a Red Hawk account, then navigate to your documents section, download Resumes, Cover Letters, References and any other documents you may need.  Be sure to save these documents in a place you can access outside of Hire a Red Hawk. Once your Handshake account is available, you’ll need to upload your documents.
2. Copy Job Applications: In your Hire a Red Hawk account, navigate to Jobs, then My Job Applications. You’ll want to copy any application information into a file you can access outside of Hire a Red Hawk.
3. Whitelist Handshake Emails: Please add handshake@notifications.joinhandshake.com to your email “safe senders” list! Making this adjustment will ensure receipt of all Montclair State University Handshake invitations and updates.
4. Update Your Information: Make sure we have the most up-to-date contact information to receive all communication about the transition. Review your information on MONTCLAIRconnect.