Are there platforms specifically for student job seekers?

I’m a current college student in the US studying computer science, juggling a full course load and looking for flexible part-time jobs, remote gigs, or summer internships that fit around my classes and exams. Are there any dedicated platforms, apps, or websites specifically tailored for student job seekers, like Handshake or others that connect students directly with employers offering student-friendly opportunities?

Yes, there are numerous platforms specifically designed for student job seekers, focusing on internships, part-time jobs, entry-level roles, campus recruiting, and flexible opportunities tailored to students’ schedules and experience levels. These platforms often partner with universities, career services, and employers to match students with relevant positions, provide resume-building tools, interview prep resources, and virtual career fairs. Below is a comprehensive list of key platforms, categorized by focus (primarily US-centric but with global reach), including features, target users, job types, and additional details:

University-Integrated Platforms

1. Handshake (handshake.com)

   • Target: Current college/university students and recent graduates (over 1,400 universities partnered, including most US institutions like NYU, Stanford, and University of Michigan).
   • Features: Personalized job recommendations based on major/GPA, virtual career fairs, employer messaging, skill-building courses (e.g., via Pathmatch), and on-campus event RSVPs. Free for students via school login.
   • Job Types: Internships (e.g., tech at Google, finance at Goldman Sachs), part-time campus jobs, full-time entry-level roles.
   • Stats/Details: 20M+ users, 1M+ jobs posted annually; mobile app with push notifications; used by Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Deloitte, and Amazon. Global expansion in Canada, UK, India.

2. Symplicity (symplicity.com)

   • Target: Students at over 1,600 colleges worldwide (e.g., many community colleges and liberal arts schools).
   • Features: Integrated with university career centers; job/internship search, appointment scheduling with advisors, transcript requests, and employer CRM tools.
   • Job Types: On-campus employment, co-ops, research assistantships, study abroad jobs.
   • Details: Often accessed via school portal; emphasizes diversity hiring and first-gen students.

3. 12twenty (12twenty.com) – Now part of Symplicity

   • Target: Primarily business school students (e.g., MBA, undergrad finance majors).
   • Features: Analytics-driven matching, alumni networking, salary benchmarking.
   • Job Types: Consulting internships, investment banking analyst roles.

Internship and Early-Career Focused Platforms

4. WayUp (wayup.com)

   • Target: High school/college students, recent grads, and young professionals (18-34 age group).
   • Features: AI-powered job matching, video interviews, salary transparency, diversity filters (e.g., HBCU-focused jobs), and “WayUp Academy” for resume/interview prep.
   • Job Types: Remote/part-time gigs, summer internships (e.g., marketing at Nike, engineering at SpaceX), entry-level full-time.
   • Stats/Details: 6M+ users; partners with 500+ employers like PepsiCo and KPMG; mobile-first with daily job alerts; acquired by Randstad in 2021 for enhanced recruiting tech.

5. Internships.com (internships.com)

   • Target: Undergrad/grad students seeking paid/unpaid internships.
   • Features: Advanced filters (location, duration, paid status), company reviews, application tracking.
   • Job Types: Industry-specific (tech, healthcare, nonprofits); short-term projects.
   • Details: Owned by Internships.com Inc.; simple interface for quick applications; emphasizes experiential learning.

6. Chegg Internships (chegg.com/internships) – Integrated into Chegg platform

   • Target: College students using Chegg for textbooks/studying.
   • Features: Bundled with study tools; personalized feeds based on coursework.
   • Job Types: STEM-focused internships, remote options.
   • Details: Access via Chegg account; 100K+ opportunities.

Freelance and Gig Platforms for Students

7. Steemit/Other Student Freelance – Wait, better: Upwork Students or Fiverr with student filters, but specific:

   • Student Freelancer (studentfreelancer.com) – Niche for campus gigs.
   • GigSmart/Get Students apps for on-demand campus jobs (tutoring, moving help).

8. Y Combinator Work at a Startup (YC Jobs) (workatastartup.com)

   • Target: Ambitious students interested in startups.
   • Features: Curated startup listings with equity options.
   • Job Types: Internships at unicorns like Airbnb (early days).

Global/International Platforms

9. Prospects.ac.uk (UK-focused, prospects.ac.uk)

   • Target: UK university students.
   • Features: CV builder, graduate schemes, assessment center prep.
   • Job Types: Graduate trainee programs (e.g., BBC, civil service).

10. StudentJob International (studentjob.co.uk, studentjob.de, etc.)

    • Target: EU students (Netherlands, UK, Germany, Spain).
    • Features: Multilingual; holiday jobs, summer work.
    • Job Types: Part-time barista, warehouse, event staff.

11. EURES (eures.europa.eu) – EU youth portal

    • Target: Under-30s, including students.
    • Features: Cross-border job matching, visa info, apprenticeships.
    • Details: Official EU platform with 2M+ jobs.

12. LinkedIn for Students (linkedin.com/students)

    • Target: All students with verified profiles.
    • Features: #StudentVoices, internship spotlights, alumni tools.
    • Job Types: Filtered searches for “intern” + school.

13. Indeed/Glassdoor Student Filters

    • Easy entry-point with “internship” or “entry-level” searches; Glassdoor adds salary data.

Additional Resources and Tips

• NACElink (via National Association of Colleges and Employers): Aggregates from 1,000+ schools.
• Virtual/Remote Focus: Forage (theforage.com) for free virtual internships (JPMorgan, BCG); LinkedIn Learning paths.
• Diversity-Specific: Breakdown (breakdown.jobs) for mental health-friendly student jobs; Fairygodboss for women.
• How to Maximize: Create profiles early (freshman year), complete profiles 100% for better matches, apply to 10-20 jobs/week, leverage school email for exclusivity.
• Trends (2024): Rise in AI-matching (e.g., Handshake’s tech), remote internships post-COVID (50%+ of listings), skills-based hiring over GPA (e.g., Google Career Certificates via WayUp).

These platforms are free for job seekers, employer-paid, and continually updated with seasonal postings (e.g., summer apps open in January). Search by major (e.g., CS students see FAANG internships prominently). For best results, combine with university career centers.