Career Services and Alumni
If you are a recent graduate, we want to continue to build on the Hampden-Sydney tradition of success with you after graduation. If you need career advice, call, e-mail, or visit us. We can help you connect with other H-SC alumni.
Hire a Tiger
Want to recruit a fellow alumnus or current student? We’d love for you to create an account on Handshake. If you are new to Handshake, follow the Handshake instructions. If you have a Handshake account, we encourage you to label your job and internship opportunities with the labels, “HSC Alumni Posting”, “Family/Friends of H-SC”, and “Experiential Learning.” If you have trouble labeling your opportunity, email Patrick Jourdain the direct link to the positon, and our office can attach the links for you.
Support H-SC
We value contributions of your time and experience to our students. Whether you offer your time for informational interviews, serve as a mentor, or simply give guidance your time and expertise is greatly appreciated. For more information on connecting with current Tigers, contact the Ferguson Career Center at (434) 223-6106.
Are you interested in giving a young man access to an internship? Many of our students apply for funding that will support his internship experience, and when you make a gift to H-SC, you can designate your donation to go towards internship scholarships.
Career Services
Connect with fellow Tigers. Share your experience. Find or become a mentor. Land your next job. Activate your account in minutes - and tap into the power of our lifelong Brotherhood.
Finding a job and building a career can be daunting. Handshake is here to help. Whether you're looking for an internship, full-time job or don't know where to begin, you can use Handshake to
- discover employers and opportunities,
- submit applications,
- find career education resources, and
- connect with alumni at Hampden-Sydney College events.
Please log in and complete your profile. The more information we know about you, the better we can communicate with you specifically about internships and jobs in the field and location of your choice.
You may opt for the “Single Sign-On” (SSO) option, and enjoy safe, simple access to the platform from any secure identity or device.
Handshake HELP
How do I access Handshake?
Sign in to Handshakewith your Hampden-Sydney user ID and password. We encourage you to complete your profile in order to get the best job recommendations, messages, and events that matter to you.
Tips
Handshake has a number of tutorials and a great support team. Below are quick resources to help you get started with Handshake.
- Help Center (support articles, quick videos, content for students)
- Video Library (student overview, etc.)
- What you'll see when you first log in
What do I do if some of my profile information is incorrect?
Much of your information is brought over from our databases, which comes straight from the Registrar. We recommend connecting with the Registrar's office to be sure your information is correct. For additional questions, please contact career@hsc.edu.
How do I find events and information sessions in Handshake?
Information sessions and career workshops can be found by clicking "Events" from the left hand menu. Career fairs can be found by clicking "Fairs" from the left hand menu.
If you need help finding an internship, the Career Center can help you find one - come visit us, schedule an appointment, or explore Handshake!
We also offer internship scholarships for current students who have obtained summer experiential learning opportunities, but may not otherwise be able to participate due to financial constraints.
Hampden-Sydney leverages its connections - formal and informal - with renowned graduate programs in economics and business, engineering, leadership and public affairs, and medicine.
A partnership between the Ferguson Career Center and Kaplan provides all students and alumni with free access to graduate school and industry-specific exam preparation tools, as well as professional development courses. This partnership offers self-paced and scheduled learning options, helping participants advance their careers, pursue further education, and develop new skills.
Students can log in to Kaplan through Handshake using their regular H-SC credentials. For first-time access, choose “Sign in with Hampden-Sydney.”
Alumni can utilize this resource by requesting access via career@hsc.edu.
Stay Connected
There's a reason why Hampden-Sydney's alumni network is ranked 2nd in the nation—you!
Whether gathering for reunion or homecoming, or planning your next career move, staying connected is vital, and we help you make that happen. Visit the Alumni website to find out the latest alumni happenings and networking events.
Stay Connected on Social Media
Connect on social media and follow us to get the most current information about what's happening in the Career Center.
- Brown Student Center, Hampden-Sydney College
- (434) 223-6106
- career@hsc.edu
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Connect with fellow Tigers and tap into the power of our lifelong Brotherhood