Christine Burke
About Christine Burke
Christine Burke is a Senior Manager of Recruiting at Handshake, where she has worked since 2024, leading technical and go-to-market recruiting teams. With over six years of experience in various recruiting roles, she has developed strong partnerships with hiring managers and optimized recruiting processes.
Work at Handshake
Christine Burke currently serves as Senior Manager, Recruiting at Handshake, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she leads both technical and go-to-market recruiting teams, focusing on optimizing recruiting processes and fostering strong partnerships with hiring managers. Prior to her current role, she worked at Handshake as Manager, Global Recruiting from 2022 to 2024 and as Senior Recruiter from 2021 to 2022. Her tenure at Handshake spans several years, during which she has contributed to various recruiting initiatives.
Previous Experience in Recruiting
Before joining Handshake in her current capacity, Christine Burke accumulated extensive experience in recruiting across multiple organizations. She worked as a Hiring Advisor at HireMojo from 2014 to 2015 and as a Technical Recruiter at Modis from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Recruiter at Handshake from 2018 to 2021, where she developed her skills in managing diverse recruiting functions. Her background includes over six years of experience in both technical and non-technical recruiting.
Education and Expertise
Christine Burke holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Africana Studies from San Francisco State University. Her educational background complements her professional experience, providing her with a diverse perspective in recruiting. She is skilled in optimizing recruiting processes and building effective partnerships with hiring managers, which are essential components of her role in the tech industry.
Background in Recruiting
Christine Burke has developed a robust background in recruiting, with experience spanning various roles and industries. Her career includes significant positions at Handshake, where she has progressed from Recruiter to Senior Manager, Recruiting. This progression reflects her ability to adapt and excel in different recruiting environments, managing a variety of roles across multiple business functions.