Handshake: Your Link to Leading Employers

At Walbrook, we’re committed to your success both academically and professionally. From the moment you join us as an online degree student, you’ll benefit from a range of tailored services, including 1:1 career coaching, 24/7 on-demand resources, high-profile professional events, and internships. Transferable skills are seamlessly integrated into our curriculum, and our dedicated Careers and Employability team will support you at every step of your studies.

To further enhance your career prospects, we’ve partnered with Handshake, a leading career platform that connects students with 1000s of job opportunities and a vast network of employers across various industries.

Discover Handshake: Your career connection

Handshake brings job opportunities and employers directly to you. Trusted by top degree providers globally, it’s designed to help you find internships, job listings, and career events that match your interests.

At Walbrook, you’ll have the opportunity to actively shape your career path through our self-arranged internship modules, with full support from our Careers Team – and you can use Handshake to find your dream role, starting from day one of your studies.

How Handshake boosts your career journey

Handshake offers direct access to a network of over 900,000 employers, from major global corporations to innovative startups. Internships, graduate roles, and exclusive career events are at your fingertips. Key features include:

Personalised job recommendations: never miss an opportunity with tailored job alerts.
Career events: connect with industry leaders at virtual and in-person events.
Messaging recruiters: reach out directly to employers and stand out.
Professional profile building: showcase your skills and experiences to top employers.
Career preparation journeys: build your LinkedIn profile, prepare for internships, and get interview-ready.
Careers coaching: benefit from mock interview support and personalised career advice.
Networking opportunities: grow your network with peers, alums, and professionals.

Students often relay how much they love the way recruiters on Handshake reach out to them directly for interviews, rather than the other way around. Plus, we’ve filled our Handshake platform with resources specifically for Walbrook students, which includes tailored career preparation journeys.

Lizzie Gall

Head of Careers Support, Walbrook

A proven track record of success

The quality of the education you’ll receive at Walbrook, combined with our extensive support, ensures that you’re prepared academically and ready to put your knowledge to work in the real world.

That’s thanks to a strong emphasis on gaining relevant workplace experience while you study with us – and why we’re delighted to say that our graduates are among the most employable in the UK, with 90% securing employment or continuing their studies within 15 months of graduating, according to the National Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024.

Your career journey starts here

Joining Walbrook means more than just earning a degree – it’s about launching a successful career. With immediate access to Handshake, you’ll connect with leading employers and secure opportunities that will shape your future. But that’s not all. You’ll also benefit from dedicated career guidance, including tailored coaching, professional events, and networking opportunities.

From the moment you join us, we’re committed to your success. We'll ensure you have the resources and guidance to thrive in a competitive job market.

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