Handshake is USC’s new career management system. Starting July 1, 2024, current students and alumni (0-3 years) will have access to this portal to create/update their profiles, book an appointment with Rossier Career Services, have access to employers on Handshake, and explore our Resource Library. Students can log onto the system using their USC NetID. Alumni (0-3 years) will have access to Handshake starting July 1, 2024, while all other alumni can request access by creating an account via Handshake. Employers can create accounts and connect with students about professional opportunities via job postings, events, and/or career fairs.
Please note that starting July 1, 2024, USC Rossier will no longer use connectRossier and USC will no longer use connectSC. Instead, you can now find us on Handshake!
STUDENTS. We’ve already created your Handshake profile with your basic information.
Sign in today to explore careers, find amazing jobs and internships, and connect with other students who share your career interests. If you have any questions about connecting with USC Rossier students, please contact us at careers@rossier.usc.edu
Main System Features for Students Include:
- Access to Career Events
- Booking 1:1 Career Appointments (coming soon)
- Creating a Profile and Following Jobs/Employers You’re Interested In
- Connecting with Employers
- Easy-to-use Mobile Access to Handshake
- Email alerts when jobs are posted that match your career interests
- Job Postings
- Resource Library (Tips, handouts, guides, and PDFs on resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing/informational interviews, and job search strategies)
- Searchable Employer Database
EMPLOYERS. Here is information for employers about accessing Handshake.
Employers/Organizations already on Handshake: You should have received an email invitation to connect with USC and its career centers from the Handshake platform. This will be one place to connect with USC Rossier students, as well as students from across the University.
Employer/Organizations not yet on Handshake: Visit Handshake and create an employer account to connect with USC and its career centers, including USC Rossier Career Services.
Additional details and activation directions can be found here at the USC Career Center.
ADDITIONAL JOB POSTING RESOURCES FOR YOUR JOB SEARCH
Explore the following resources to assist you in your job search. Resources are grouped by sector.
K-12 JOB SEARCH
EDJOIN.ORG is the leading educational job site in the United States, offering a wide range of job opportunities in the education sector. EDJOIN makes it easy for educators and educational professionals to find positions that match their skills, experience, and career goals.
TEACH.ORG is sponsored by a coalition of public, private, and government sponsors who have united for the common good of the American education system, with help from the Ad Council. Its mission is to help great candidates find places in today’s rapidly evolving classrooms. Teach.ORG gives today’s outstanding students the tools and image they need to step up to the task of leading future generations.
TEACHERJOBFAIRS.ORG connects Schools, Charter Schools, Vocational Schools, Magnet Schools, Colleges, and Education Systems with Teachers, Educators and School Personnel. Its mission is to provide an online digital platform and face-to-face platform for prospective Teachers, Educators & School Personnel to meet their future employer.
Additional K-12 Resources:
HIGHER EDUCATION JOB SEARCH
HigherEdJobs.com offers a robust Career Tools page, including a wealth of information for candidates. Here, you will find articles and career tips for higher education candidates as well as interviews with higher education experts on issues that affect the people who work in higher education. You’ll also see links to their quarterly Higher Education Employment Report, Salary Data, and more.
CCCRegistry.ORG (Jobs at California Community Colleges) provides a number of services for individuals seeking employment as a faculty, support staff or manager at a California Community College. It is the most comprehensive repository for California Community College positions and when you subscribe to their email list you can list preference to receive email alerts for certain types of positions.
Additional Higher Education Resources:
- CCC Registry – Jobs at California Community Colleges
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- ACPA College Student Educators International
- AERA (American Educational Research Association)
- HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- Northern California HERC
Southern California HERC - NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
- Higher Ed 360
- The Placement Exchange | Student Affairs Career PlacementThe Quick and Relatively Painless Guide to Your Academic Job Search
GENERAL JOB SEARCH
EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRMS
For some searches, particularly more senior roles or within certain sectors, executive search firms could be part of the search process. Search firms are hired by institutions and companies to help ensure a successful search. They serve as an intermediary between the hiring entity and the applicant, they have positions posted on their website, and they oftentimes maintain their own database of potential applicants. Rossier hosted alumni working at various search firms—click the link to view the respective session: supporting K-12, community college, and higher education/independent schools/social impact organizations. A listing of various search firms within education is also available.