Graduate Access to Beds Career Builder & Handshake
Discover how you can access our Handshake and Beds Career Builder platforms as a graduate so that you can continue to take advantage of the resources and opportunities available to you for as long as you need.
Current students can find out how to access both platforms on Support with our systems
Accessing Handshake as a graduate
Through Handshake you can:
- Search for paid and volunteering opportunities
- Book appointments to speak with an adviser
- Register for graduate events run by the Careers Service, including the Succeed@Beds Summer Programme
- Network with employers and volunteering organisations
- Opt to receive email job alerts by editing your profile
To access Handshake as a graduate following the appropriate steps for you, as outlined below.
You can add a personal email address to your Handshake account so that you don’t lose access after you graduate.
This is really quick to do by following the below steps:
- Log-in to your Handshake account - use your usual student credentials
- Once logged in click on your account icon in the upper-right corner of the Handshake screen, then click on Settings from the menu
- On the page that loads, scroll down to the bottom of the Account Information section to 'Emails' and click on the link '+ Add another email'
- A text box will appear in that space — enter the email address you'd like to add, then click Add to the far right of the text box
- You will receive an email from Handshake asking you to verify your new email
- You MUST verify your email by following the instructions in the email – the verification link will only remain valid for 7 days.
Complete the instructions for students in the final year above and take three additional steps:
After you've added and confirmed your personal email address on your account, you will need to make your personal email address your primary email within Handshake.
- Follow steps 1 - 3 as outlined above
- Click the three dots menu to the far-right of the email address you would like to make your primary, then click on Make Primary.
There is a useful Handshake support article available on updating your email account
You should already be registered on Handshake with your student credentials. Simply email careers@beds.ac.uk with your student ID number and preferred personal email address and we will update your account.
If you completed your studies before 2023 you will need to register for an account in order to access Handshake – this is really quick and simple to do by following the below steps:
- Go to beds.joinhandshake.co.uk
- In the top right-hand corner, click on ‘No account? Sign in here’
- Enter your personal email address and click, Continue
- Follow the instructions to set up your graduate account. Please include your Student Number in the registration form or we will not be able to verify your account.
Once you have completed the above steps your account request will be sent to the Careers Team to review and approve (please allow up to 5 working days for account approvals).
Once your account has been approved you will receive an email from Handshake including a link to create a password and complete the set up process.
Accessing Beds Career Builder as a graduate
Beds Career Builder is your interactive virtual career development platform giving you access to all the tools you need to kickstart your career:
- Navigate our career timelines - discover what you need to do to maximise your employability
- Explore the comprehensive resource library featuring podcasts, videos, e-learning courses and much more
- Create a professional, ATS-friendly CV to suit your skills and experience using CV Builder
- Review your CV using CV360 for real time feedback using the latest AI technology
- Practice your interview technique and get instant feedback using the AI enabled Interview 360
- Understand your motivations, preferences and values using quizzes and self assessment tools
- Discover and develop new career and business skills with expert-advice videos, interactive e-learning courses, tips and articles
- Plus much more including an elevator pitch builder, aptitude tests and assessment centre tools
To access Beds Career Builder as a graduate following the appropriate steps for you, as outlined below.
Follow the steps below to convert to a graduate account:
- Log-in to Beds Career Builder (selecting 'Student' and sign in with your normal university log-in details)
- Click on your avatar at the top right of the homepage and select My Profile
- Select Graduate Access, enter your personal email address and click the update button
- Before your graduate go to the same page and select the switch to graduate access button
Please be aware that this will disable your existing student login. You can undo this action within 30 days of switching
If you completed your course in December 2023 or later, please follow the steps below:
- Log-in to Beds Career Builder (selecting 'Graduate')
- Select sign-up and enter the validation data requested (you will need your student ID number)
- Follow the steps on screen/emails sent to you and validate your account
- You can now sign in using the Graduate link
Please email careers@beds.ac.uk with your student ID number requesting a Beds Career Builder graduate account. A member of the Careers Team will be in contact with you to discuss creating an account and the information required.
Address
Careers & Employability Service
University of Bedfordshire
University Square
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 3JU
Please note that the University of Bedfordshire Careers & Employability Service does not endorse specific employers or organisations linked to the website.
Phone
During office hours
(Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm)
+44 (0)1234 400 400
Outside office hours
(Campus Watch)
+44 (0)1582 743 989
