Platforms

What is Handshake? 

Career platform to search for jobs, internships, workshops, employer events, and career fairs

Who Can Access Handshake?

NEW INCOMING STUDENTS

Handshake access becomes available after you enroll in classes (typically during orientation).

• Your Handshake account is created automatically after registration 
• Access may take a few days to activate due to weekly system updates on Mondays 
• Do not create your own account, as this may delay access 
• To activate, use Single Sign-On (SSO) beginning the Monday after you enroll (see login options below)

CURRENT STUDENTS

• Your Handshake account is already active 
• To activate, use your SFSU credentials (see login options below) 

ALUMNI

To maintain or request access:

• Update your email: Change your primary email from @sfsu.edu to a personal email 
• Set Handshake login credentials: If you previously used SSO, create a Handshake password
• Request an account: Alumni who graduated before Fall 2017 must submit an account request form

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL & GLOBAL EDUCATION (CPaGE) Students

• Handshake access depends on your program and enrollment status
• Use the log in options below; if SSO doesn’t work, DO NOT create an account
• Request an account: Complete the request form if applicable 

How to Log In

OPTION 1:
Go to  https://sfsu.joinhandshake.com/   

→ Click “Current SFSU Student Login” 

→ Log in with your SF State credentials

OPTION 2:
Go to https://gateway.sfsu.edu/ 

→ Log in using id#@sfsu.edu (not your email address) 

→ Click “Student Jobs”

Need Help?

DO NOT create a Handshake account.

Email career@sfsu.edu with the following information:

• Full name 
• Student ID 
• Major 
• Graduation or enrollment term

What is Hiration? 

24/7 AI-powered platform to create tailored resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and practice interviews

Who Can Access Hiration?

NEW INCOMING STUDENTS

Hiration access becomes available after you enroll in classes (typically during orientation).

• Your Hiration account is created automatically after registration 
• Access may take a few days to activate due to weekly system updates on Mondays 
• Do not create your own account, as this may delay access 
• To activate, use Single Sign-On (SSO) beginning the Monday after you enroll (see login options below)

CURRENT STUDENTS

• Your Handshake account is already active 
• To activate, use your SFSU credentials (see login options below) 

ALUMNI

To maintain or request access:

• Request an account: Alumni who graduated before Fall 2025 must submit an account request form

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL & GLOBAL EDUCATION (CPaGE) Students

• Hiration access depends on your program and enrollment status
• Use the log in options below; if SSO doesn’t work, DO NOT create an account
• Request an account: Complete the request form if applicable 

How to Log In

OPTION 1:
Go to https://sfsu.hiration.com/  

→ Click “Login to your career portal” 

→ Log in with your SF State credentials

Need Help?

DO NOT create a Hiration account.

Email career@sfsu.edu with the following information:

• Full name 
• Student ID 
• Major 
• Graduation or enrollment term