Starting with Handshake
Handshake is your starting point for your online presence for your career. To use Handshake effectively and to be targeted by employers you need to create a complete and positive Handshake profile.
Using online platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter to create profiles and engage in networking is an effective way to impress employers and boost your chances of landing a job. Depending on your sector you might even create your own career focused social media page. For example many creatives will or have created their own creative portfolio on Instagram.
Manage privacy settings
Consider your online presence and carefully manage privacy settings on your social media.
Use a consistent username and image, and reference other platforms that you're using professionally to link them.
Google yourself
Google yourself to see what comes up in the search is a good place to start - lots of employers use social media to check out applicants, advertise roles and target potential employees.