Handshake

Handshake is the only job posting site at Stony Brook University and serves as the Career Center's recruiting and career services platform for students, alumni and employers. You can look for jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities. You can also search for employers, attend a job fair, or sign up for career coaching appointments.

Learn More About Handshake

- Login to Handshake
- Select "Jobs"
- Navigate to "All filters"
- Select "Part-time" and check "Paid roles only"
- In "All filters", scroll to "Employers" and type in "Stony Brook University"
- You can then click "Show results" to see the positions
Please Note: Only students who have been awarded and accepted federal work study funding will see an option to check "Work study" in "All filters".
- Login to Handshake
- Click into the "Jobs" tab
- Navigate to "All filters"
- Scroll down to "Labeled by your school" and type in "on-campus internships." Click "Show results" to view all available on-campus internships.
Learn More About Internships
- Search jobs and internships by industry or career community, not by major. Companies tend to post opportunities based on industry, rather than a specific major.
Learn More About Career Communities

Schedule An Appointment
Want to meet in-person or virtually to go over searching and applying for on campus positions? You can schedule an appointment through Handshake.
- Login to Handshake
- Navigate to "Career Center"
- Go to "Appointments"
- Click on "Internships & Campus Student Employment"
- Select "On-Campus Student Employment"
More information about Career Coaching
Register for a Career Fair
The Career Center hosts a job and internship fair usually in the first week of the semester in both the fall and spring. On campus departments are invited to connect with students who are looking for opportunities.
- Login to Handshake
- Select "Events"
- Select "Career fairs"
- Be sure that "Only posted by my school" is selected at the bottom under "All filters"
Handshake Tips
- Check postings in Handshake frequently. If you are actively searching, you would want to check daily for any new positions (can change sorting from "Relevance" to "Date added" in the Jobs tab).
- Customize your application materials by having a tailored resume to the position (look for what skills and experiences you can connect with the job specifically)
- Save your resume and other application materials as a PDF with your first and last name. If you submit your resume to a job as a Word document, the formatting may be viewed differently on a hiring manager's computer!
Need some help? Visit the Handshake Help Center
- Ask questions! If you are confused about something on Handshake or need assistance applying to a position, connect with the Career Center. We are here to help!