We host a hybrid event model! There will be certain events and engagements that will be in-person as well as virtual. View our calendar and career events page for a complete list of CPDC events, workshops and fairs.
Questions? Email us at erelate@andrew.cmu.edu or call 412-268-2064.
Create a Handshake Account
Handshake is Carnegie Mellon's online recruiting system. Employers can request accounts to:
- Post jobs and internships
- Review candidate application materials
- Request on-campus interviews and information sessions
Post Jobs & Internships
To post a job, internship, or fellowship on Handshake:
- Login to Handshake
- From your dashboard, click on Post a Job. You may also click on Jobs (under Postings) on the left side toolbar, then, Create a Job.
- Complete the required fields and click Create to save your entry.
Questions? Email us at erelate@andrew.cmu.edu or call 412-268-2064.
On-Campus Interviewing (OCI)
On-Campus Interviewing Procedures:
- Request available dates and rooms for interviews via Handshake. You can attach job descriptions while creating the interview request.
- You can select either Room Only interviews, or Preselect interviews.
- Room Only will allow you to create your own schedule and reach out to students yourself outside of Handshake.
- Preselect will allow you to choose candidates to interview in Handshake. You will receive an email when it’s time to log back in to choose students. Students will then be able to sign up for interview slots.
- The CPDC will reach out following your interviews to see which students attended for data-tracking purposes.
Virtual Interviewing
Virtual interviewing is open to all employers seeking candidates for internship and full-time positions. There is no fee to participate.
Virtual Interviewing Procedures:
Virtual Interviewing Procedures:
- Request available dates and rooms for interviews via Handshake. You can attach job descriptions while creating the interview request.
- You can select either Room Only virtual interviews, or Preselect virtual interviews.
- Room Only will allow you to create your own schedule and reach out to students yourself outside of Handshake.
- Preselect will allow you to choose candidates to interview in Handshake. You will receive an email when it’s time to log back in to choose students. Students will then be able to sign up for interview slots.
- The CPDC will reach out following your interviews to see which students attended for data-tracking purposes.
- The CPDC Interview Center will be open for students if they need a quiet/private space to interview, but they will need to use their own phones or computers.