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NMU Career Services' all-in-one web system!

Handshake is a platform to explore & apply for job/internship opportunities, schedule appointments, manage resumes, find career events, and more.

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Handshake for Students and Alumni

If you are a current student or an NMU alumni click below to learn more.

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Handshake for Employers

If you are an employer looking to recruit students please click the link below to learn more.

 

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Handshake Resources

Students & Alumni:

  • Search and apply for job opportunities online 24/7
  • Search for internships – contact your academic department to explore the possibility of earning academic credit
  • Manage multiple resumes, cover letters, and other employment-related documents
  • Sign up for on-campus interviews and employer visits
  • View and RSVP for job fairs and other career events
  • Get job postings delivered to your email. Signup is easy and automatic!
  • Remember to be smart when looking online for off-campus jobs - see "Spotting a Scam."

Employers:

  • Post and manage job postings
  • View uploaded resumes by students and alumni
  • Set up recruiting dates

On-Campus Jobs

  • On-campus jobs are posted in Handshake. Log into your account (via MyNMU) to view open positions today!
  • Job Applications are available here and in the Resource Library in Handshake.
  • Once you have been hired, there is important post-hiring paperwork that must be completed with your department within three days of hire. View necessary documents.
  • The Student Employment Handbook was created to provide both students and employers useful information regarding on-campus employment

Internships