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Handshake Help Topics for Students
Getting Started with Handshake
How do I create an account?
How do I login as alumni?
What if I requested the wrong school?
How do I manage Handshake notifications?
How do I reset my password?
How do I update my career interests?
What if I didn't receive my email confirmation?
How do I login to Handshake mobile?
To access Handshake on the mobile app, please use: myWGUemail@my.wgu.edu
For more information: https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009029933-How-to-Log-into-Handshake-Mobile
How do I remove my Handshake account?
Email careers@wgu.edu to have your account removed from Handshake.
What are the default notification preferences?
How do I manage notification preferences?
Complete Your Handshake Profile
What if my account is blocked or suspended?
What if my program major is incorrect?
How do I change my email?
How do I change my profile to private/public for employer(s)
How do I drive profile completion?
How do I upload a new document?
How do I manage my primary education?
Applying for Jobs
How do I apply for a job?
How do I search for jobs and internships?
How do I find out what my application status is?
How do I withdraw my application?
How do I favorite jobs of interest?
How do I manage my application documents?
How do I explain WGU grading policy?