Alumni Access to Handshake and Beds Career Builder
Discover how you can access Handshake andÌýBeds Career Builder as one of our alumni 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 Beds Career Builder
Beds Career Builder is a comprehensive career development hub featuring powerful tools and resources to help students and alumni prepare for employment in a structured, engaging way.
- CV Builder Tool - Create, refine, and polish your CV using smart templates and step-by-step guidance; with instant tips that help you stand out to employers.
- Interview Simulator - Practice answering real interview questions in a realistic online setting giving you greater confidence, reduced nerves and a chance to rehearse before the real thing.
- Personalised Career Feed - Delivers tailored career tips, industry insights, job advice, and graduate stories to help you stay ahead with content that’s relevant to your goals, without having to search for it.
- Pathways for Skill Development - Offers guided, interactive learning pathways to help you build in-demand skills at your own pace and boost your employability as you go.
- Career Discovery Tools - Explore your strengths, interests, and values to uncover career options that suit you, so you can make confident decisions about your future.
- GradSims (Graduate Simulations) - Experience realistic work-based scenarios online, discover sectors and roles, hear from graduates, and explore opportunities that match your goals.
Step 1:
To register for an alumni account follow this link and select Alumni sign in and registration:
Step 2:
On the next screen, select the grey Register button:
Step 3:
Complete and submit the registration form, (please include your student ID number).
Your account request will be reviewed by the Careers Team.
Accessing Handshake
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 alumni follow 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 - 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
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
- 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.
Address
Careers & Employability Service
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Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 3JU
Please note that the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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
