Career Development Resources

Handshake is LIM's online platform for jobs, internships, career events, and more. Handshake connects students, alumni, LIM, and employers.

This mobile career management platform intuitively connects you to relevant opportunities based on your profile, interests and search activity.

Through Handshake, you can apply for positions, explore companies and connections, communicate with employers, sign up for career fairs, events, workshops, and book 1:1 coaching, all in one place.

Once you're an LIM student, you will receive an invitation from Handshake to activate your account. You can then download the Handshake app in the App Store or Google Play so you’ll be notified when you receive an employer message.

Click here to watch a video about Handshake.

Get ready to wow recruiters from your screen or IRL on-campus!

Career Fairs are held every Fall and Spring semester. During these events, you can meet with employers recruiting for full-time, part-time and internship positions.

Here are some tips to prepare for your first Career Fair:

• Register and sign up for sessions early.
• Update your resume, Handshake and LinkedIn profiles
• Research the employers you will meet.
• Prep your elevator pitch.
• Handshake How-To Video: Preparing for a Virtual Career Fair

What is a Virtual Career Fair? 
 

How do LIM students find internships, Senior Co-ops, and jobs?  
Handshake is the #1 way college students find jobs. This online career management platform is built just for you with personalized content from your school, industry experts, and over 1M companies. As an LIM student or alum, you will receive your own Handshake account at the start of your first semester at LIM.

*If you are an LIM alumni and do not have a Handshake account, you can email careers@limcollege.edu for assistance with accessing a new account.

Are internships only in NYC?  
Internships can be completed within or outside of the NYC area! The format of the internship will likely depend on the employer’s needs. When applying for positions, read through the job description to determine where the opportunity is located and the modality. In 2024, LIM students interned in 29 U.S. states, 1 U.S territory, 1 district of Columbia and 7 different countries, with many internships completely remotely or in a hybrid in-person/remote format.

Does LIM guarantee students will get internships or jobs?  
The Office of Career and Internship Services provides students and alumni with tools, resources, coaching, and support to empower them in conducting an effective internship and job search, but can not guarantee employment, salary level, or career advancement. Actual career outcomes vary based on different factors, including work experiences, geographic location, and other factors specific to the individual.