Join Handshake as a contract Resume Reviewer to evaluate candidates and match them to project opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
What you'll build
- Review a high volume of resumes per day
- Assess candidate qualifications and fit
- Make clear, confident judgements that align with client and project needs
- Hit daily review targets
- Screen candidates effectively and accurately
Must have
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in sourcing or recruiting
- 1+ years experience using Google Suite tools such as Sheets and Docs
- Comfortable working against daily review targets
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to make informed decisions quickly
Nice to have
- Experience screening at scale in a high-volume recruiting environment
- Experience hiring across a variety of industries and functional roles
- Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements
Practical constraints
- Must be based in the US (West Coast only)
- No visa sponsorship available
AI in the day-to-day
We work directly with frontier AI lab researchers to create evaluations, publish benchmarks, and push the boundary of data.
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority.
Joblaze summary
The Resume Reviewer at Handshake is responsible for efficiently evaluating a large volume of resumes to match candidates with project opportunities, requiring quick and accurate decision-making. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in sourcing or recruiting, along with proficiency in Google Suite tools. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong attention to detail. Handshake's focus on AI and collaboration with top-tier partners adds a unique dimension to the work.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 1, 2026. Last confirmed on Handshake's careers page October 3, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Resume Reviewer, Contract role remote?
- Yes — Handshake lists this as a fully remote position.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Resume Reviewer, Contract role.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Contract for this Resume Reviewer, Contract role at Handshake.
From the original posting
Why join Handshake now:
Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
About the Role
We’re looking for a fast, highly organized contract Resume Reviewer to help us evaluate candidates at scale. In this role, you’ll play a key part in matching our Fellows to project opportunities by reviewing a high volume of resumes per day, assessing candidate qualifications and fit, and making clear, confident judgements that align with client and project needs.
This is a high-throughput role. You'll be expected to hit daily review targets, keep pace with a fast-moving pipeline, and make sound calls quickly. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, but spend most of your time heads-down, screening candidates effectively and accurately.
Required
2+ years of hands-on experience in sourcing or recruiting (recruiting coordination alone or hiring experience as a hiring manager in a non-recruiting role will not qualify)
1+ years experience using Google Suite tools such as Sheets and Docs
Comfortable working against daily review targets and turnaround time expectations
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while working at speed
Ability to make informed decisions quickly without over-deliberating
Extra Credit
Experience screening at scale in a high-volume recruiting, staffing, or sourcing environment
Experience hiring across a variety of industries and functional roles.
Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and recommend workflows that increase speed and efficiency.
Location & Work Expectations
Must be based in the US (West Coast only)
No visa sponsorship available
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