Connect with Pitt Business Alumni: Step-by-Step Guide for Handshake Users
Learn how to connect with Pitt Business alumni through Handshake with this detailed guide. Follow steps to update your profile, include relevant information, and be ready to engage with students. Complete your profile and watch for messages from students to initiate networking opportunities.
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Pitt Business Alumni-Connect Instructions for Alumni Who Do Have an Existing Handshake Account
Step 1: Adding Your Preferred Email Pitt Business Alumni-Connect is done through Handshake If you no longer receive emails from Pitt,add your preferred emailto whatever device you wish to use for students to reach out to you - https://www.technology.pitt.edu/help-desk/how-to- documents/email-read-pitt-email-outlook-your-phone-or-tablet - OR, contact Katie Fives, Career Development Assistant, and notify her which email address you prefer to be notified at when you receive a student message on Handshake (contact information: kaf226@pitt.edu)
Step 2: Updating Your Profile Log into Handshake > Update the Organizations & Extracurriculars section on your profile Please update the Organizations & Extracurriculars section with the following information: Position > Alumni Mentor Organization > Pitt Business Alumni- Connect (*Please be sure to type this in exactly as shown. Otherwise, students will not be able to find you on Handshake.) Check the box that says Current Position Select your Start Date Click Save shown in green
Step 3: Updating Your Profile & Settings Update your Handshake profile Be sure to include relevant and up to date information on your profile Including adequate information on your profile will help students learn more about you as they search for alumni to connect with Be sure to include a profile picture too Change your Privacy Settings Navigate to the Settings tab Scroll down to the Privacy section Select Community This will ensure that students will be able to find and view your Handshake profile
Next Steps Your profile is complete! Students will do the initial contacting through Handshake messages Watch for messages on Handshake from students You can also receive emails from Handshake that will notify you when someone messages you At that point, it is up to you if you wish to move the conversation to your email or personal phone Please view the Pitt Business Alumni-Connect Student & Alumnus Handbook found on the Pitt College of Business Administration website for guidelines of what to do next once a student reaches out to you The handbook can be found using this URL: https://cba.pitt.edu/careers/student- career-development/alumni-connect/
