Handshake student product updates—October 9, 2026

Profile view push notifications [Launched: October 7]

Job seekers can now receive a push notification when recruiters have viewed their profile.

Jobs experience filter redesign [Experiment launched: October 5]

We're testing new suggested filters on job search, like "Summer 2027 internships", that help job seekers identify new types of relevant opportunities. Our standard filters are all still available too.

Autofill your profile after you apply [Launched: October 2]

After applying to a job with a resume, job seekers are encouraged to use the resume to autofill their profile.

Download optimized resumes as .docx files [Launched: September 28]

Resumes you optimize on Handshake can now be downloaded as editable Word (.docx) files, not just PDFs, so you can make your own final tweaks.

Event digest emails [Experiment launched: September 25]

We're testing a new digest email that highlights popular events at your school.