Support with our systems
We are proud to offer all our students and graduates two innovative platforms to support them to prepare, search and apply for opportunities:
- Beds Career Builder
The interactive careers resource with everything you need to kick-start your career.
Our new, improved Beds Career Builder platform launches Autumn 2025 - Handshake
The early talent recruitment platform. Network with employers, find full and part time jobs, other opportunities and events.
Handshake
All students have a Handshake account set up for them automatically, simply sign in using your student ID number and usual student password (the same one that you use for Breo).
University staff can easily create a Handshake account, instructions are available on In.Beds or contact careers@beds.ac.uk
Handshake is the place to go to find full and part time jobs, events and other useful careers related content. You can access Handshake via the web or their dedicated app featuring the exciting new mobile feed.
All students have a Handshake account set up for them automatically, simply sign in using your student ID number and usual student password (the same one that you use for Breo). University systems use Multi Factor Authentification, you can download the student MFA guide [PDF] for instructions.
You can message recruiters and your peers via Handshake; employers can browse student profiles and contact you directly* with suitable opportunities. It's essential that your student profile is accurate and complete so that employers can see your skills and experience at a glance, follow the Get Started with Handshake link below to begin!
*your Handshake profile must be set to public to take advantage of this feature.
Watch the video guide below, you might also like to complete the Get Started with Handshake journey to ensure you get the most out of the Handshake platform.