Services for Alumni

• Interview preparation & Mock interviews
• Graduate School Exploration
• Resume and Cover letter critiques
• Virtual Workshops & Seminars
• Virtual Informational Sessions with Employers & Organizations
• Virtual Networking Events
• Brooklyn Public Library link
• Career OneStop
• Glassdoor

Please Note: You must be a City Tech Alumni in order to use/access our services.

What is Handshake?

Handshake an online career management system for alumni of New York City College of Technology to search and apply for employment opportunities.

Who can use Handshake?

Handshake is for City Tech students and alumni access.

• Current City Tech students and alumni

Get Started with Handshake

1. Claim your Handshake account
• Log on to https://citytech.joinhandshake.com/ (using your City Tech email address)
• Activate your account
• Update your profile and your notification preferences so that employers can view your profile
2. Upload your Resume
• On your profile, click on “Documents,” which is located on upper right side of the page.
• Click “Add New Document” to upload your resume, cover letter, and other application documents using a PDF version
3. Build your Profile
• Handshake will prompt you to build your profile. Add your content and fill in fields for a more accurate and complete profile.

Issues logging onto Handshake?

City Tech graduates have access to Handshake by using your City Tech email account. You should not create your own Handshake account, as the platform will not connect/sync to City Tech’s career services account. You will not be allowed to search, apply for positions, events, or request appointments by creating your own account. Please reach out to pdc@citytech.cuny.edu if you continue to have issues.