Connect to Opportunity with HireARattler
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Align Your Talents with the Perfect Career
Award-Winning Excellence: FAMU is proud to be a 2025 Handshake Spark Award winner, recognized for our exceptional student engagement and for building an active, high-impact digital career community.Welcome to your primary career management platform. HireARattler, powered by Handshake, is the central network connecting Florida A&M University students and alumni with employers, jobs, internships, and campus career events.
Your profile is already built into the system. All you must do is activate it to start mapping out your professional steps.
What You Can Do in Handshake
- Discover Internships & Careers: Explore thousands of nationwide job and internship listings posted by employers looking to recruit college talent.
- Register for Campus Career Fairs: Secure your spot at our Fall and Spring Career Expos, Employer Snack Chats, and on-campus interview sessions.
- Schedule Career Coaching: Book 1-on-1 appointments with the FAMU Career and Professional Development Center team for resume reviews, mock interviews, and strategic career planning.
- Network with Recruiters & Peers: Message employers directly, attend virtual info sessions, and read reviews from other students who have worked at companies you are targeting.
- A Note on Smart Searching: Remember to use smart search practices and report any suspicious listings to our office.
Ready to Get Started? Activation Takes 2 Minutes.
1. Log In: Instant Access. Go to the FAMU Handshake portal and log in using your standard university credentials.
2. Complete Your Profile: Get Noticed. Fill out your major, graduation date, skills, and work history. A complete profile makes you up to five times more likely to be messaged by a recruiter.
3. Upload Your Resume: Stay Application-Ready. Keep a current PDF version of your resume uploaded to your account so you can apply to roles with a single click.
4. Download the App: Never Miss an Update. Grab the Handshake app on iOS or Android to get instant notifications when an employer messages you or an interview is requested.
Employer Access
Are you an employer looking to recruit top-tier talent from the Hill?
Click Here to create your free Core Employer account and post opportunities to our students.