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Handshake AI

Domain-expert AI training for US students and graduates.

Pay range
$25-100/hr
Reliability
Reliable
Onboarding
3-7 days
Our rating
4.0 / 5
Founded
2014
HQ
San Francisco
Best for

US-based students and graduates with genuine domain expertise.

About Handshake AI

Handshake moved from campus recruiting into AI training work, tapping its base of students and recent graduates to supply domain expertise to model labs. Eligibility skews strongly US-based.

Interview & screening process

  1. 1Sign up with your university or alumni email
  2. 2Complete your domain profile
  3. 3Pass the subject-matter check
  4. 4Get matched to a project

How to crack it

  • Lead with your degree field - that is the match signal
  • Keep your academic credentials verifiable
  • Apply early in a project cycle
  • Strong writing helps in every domain
Pros
  • Good rates for graduates
  • Academic expertise valued
  • Reputable brand
Cons
  • Largely US-only
  • Tied to academic verification
  • Project-based volume

Open roles on Handshake AI

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