Employers - Career Services

If you received a user name and password in your email, you already have an account: Use that information to log in at https://nmu.joinhandshake.com/. Be sure to update all contact information accurately.

If you are a new user, create an account. Your submitted profile will be reviewed and approved by NMU Career Services. Once approved, you will have full access to all features of this system. On-Campus Departments: Use the employer 'Northern Michigan University - Student Employment.'

If you are looking to post a temporary or one-time position (shoveling, gardening, babysitting, etc.), please contact us.

If you know your username but not your password, click on the 'Forgot Password' link. If you don't know your username or are still having trouble logging into Handshake, please call the Career Services office at (906) 227-2800.

On the left hand side menu, under 'Postings' click on 'Jobs' to view all jobs. On the top right hand corner of the screen you will see 'Create Job,' click this. Complete the information and click 'Create' on the bottom part of the screen. Your job will be reviewed and approved by NMU Career Services. Once it’s approved, it can be viewed by NMU students and alumni. If you would prefer that applicants apply directly to you (not through Handshake), answer yes to 'Require students to also apply through website or applicant tracking system?' You will have the option to put in a website or other application instructions. On the 'Details' tab, don't check any boxes under 'Required Documents.'

On the left hand side menu, under 'Postings,' click on 'Jobs' to view all jobs. Click on the job you wish to edit. The top right corner will have the option to 'Edit,' click this, and make your changes. Once finished click 'Save Changes.'

On the left hand side menu, under 'Postings,' click on 'Jobs' to view all jobs. Click on the job you wish to edit. The top right corner will have the option to 'Edit,' click this, and make your changes. Once finished click 'Save Changes.'

On the left hand side menu, under 'Postings,' click on 'Jobs' to view all jobs. Click on the job you wish to take down. On the top, choose 'Expire Job.' 

You may email students directly or notify them via dropdown menu in Handshake regarding their application status.  If you download the applicant's documents within Handshake, their status will automatically change from 'Pending' to 'Reviewed.'  If you download the documents from email, their status will remain 'Pending.'  For more information on the different status definitions, please click here. 

Students and alumni have the option to allow employers to view their profile. To search for students, click on 'Talent' under 'Relationships' on the left hand side of the screen. There you can filter your search by keyword, or by university as well, if you are unable to find students within the major you are looking for, please feel free to call Career Services at 906-227-2800.

On the left hand menu, under 'Meet,' click on 'Interviews,' then 'Request Interview Schedule.'  Complete the form and hit 'Next' until it's been submitted. Once you submit your request, it will be reviewed by Career Services staff.  You may also email careers@nmu.edu to put in your request. 

Registration may be completed via our online system, Handshake. Click on ‘Fairs’ on the left menu, under 'School,' choose Northern Michigan University, find the job fair of your choice, then ‘+ Register.’ (On-campus departments: if it says 'registered,' click on the drop-down box and choose 'Register another division.')  Complete the required information and click ‘Create Registration.’ On-campus departments: make sure you choose your department under 'Registration Division.' 

On the side menu, click on 'Events' under 'Meet,' then choose 'Request Event' on the top right. Complete the form and click 'Submit.' Once you submit your request, it will be reviewed by Career Services staff.  You may also submit your request to careers@nmu.edu. 

Refer to the NMU Student Employment Handbook.

You can post all of your open positions in Handshake. Log in or Register. On the left hand side menu, under 'Postings,' click on 'Jobs' to view all jobs. On the top right hand corner of the screen you will see 'Create Job,' click this. Complete the information and click 'Create' on the bottom part of the screen. Your job will be reviewed and approved by NMU Career Services. Once it’s approved, it can be viewed by NMU students and alumni. If you would prefer that applicants apply directly to you (not through Handshake), answer yes to 'Require students to also apply through website or applicant tracking system?' You will have the option to put in a website or other application instructions. On the 'Details' tab, don't check any boxes under 'Required Documents.'

Please Note:

• There may be a delay in seeing your posting, as our office approved each posting individually.
• Our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; jobs submitted after that time will not be approved and posted until Monday morning.

Posting a position with our office is completely free of charge.

When you complete the job posting, you will choose the date in which you would like the position to be removed (no later than three months from the day you post). You also have the capability of editing your job and changing this date.

To post a position for a temporary employee, please email careers@nmu.edu, or call us at 906-227-2800. 

Types of employment: 

• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) - F1 visa students
  • CPT is for students who are interested in doing an internship or are required to do practical experience off campus as part of their degree.
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) - F1 visa students
  • OPT is work authorization to allow an F1 student to work in his/her field of study. This can be Pre- or Post-degree completion. 
• STEM Optional Practical Training - F1 visa students
  • This is for students in a STEM degree - you can apply for an additional 24 months of STEM OPT after your original 12 months of OPT.
• Economic Hardship - F1 visa students
  • This is for current F1 visa students who are attending NMU who have had a substantial change in their certification of finances.
• Academic Training - J1 visa students
  • Academic training is for J1 visa students who are interested in getting real world experience in their field of study during their time at NMU.

International students can work on-campus. In accordance with their visa requirements, international students are permitted to work up to 20 hours/week while classes are in session and up to 40 hours/week during vacations.  Students can work off campus only if they have received written work authorization approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the International Programs Office. They must be enrolled full-time during the fall and winter semesters and may not work after the program end date  unless they have written permission from the International Programs office.

You will need to complete a F1 or J1 offer letter.  The student employee will also need to make an appointment with the International Programs Office to complete the Social Security Application Process: 

• Social Security Application
• I-20 or DS 2019
• Passport
• Visa
• I-94

Taxes - all international students are required to file taxes regardless if you worked or not.

Click here for more information on international student employment. 

We host many job fairs throughout the year. To view a current listing or to sign up, please click on 'Fairs' in Handshake and search for Northern Michigan University under 'Schools.' You may also view our current listing at: http://www.nmu.edu/careerservices/jobfairs 

Registration may be completed via our online system, Handshake. Click on ‘Fairs’ on the left menu, choose the job fair of your choice, then ‘+ Register.’ (On-campus departments: if it says 'registered,' click on the drop-down box and choose 'Register another division.') Complete the required information and click ‘Create Registration.’ On-campus departments: make sure you choose your department under 'Registration Division.'  

Each of our in-person job fairs have the same fees: For-profit employers: $200; Non-profit organizations: $50. 

Our virtual job fairs are free. 

Of course! Our office has the following services and facilities available to employers:

• Private interview rooms
• Advertising your vacancy and collecting resumes prior to your visit
• Conference rooms for group testing
• Distance interview facilities
• A full range of audio-visual support

On the left hand menu, under 'Meet,' click on 'Interviews,' then 'Request Interview Schedule.'  Complete the form and hit 'Next' until it's been submitted. Once you submit your request, it will be reviewed by Career Services staff.  You may also submit your request to careers@nmu.edu. 

On the side menu, click on 'Events' under 'Meet,' then choose 'Request Event' on the top right. Complete the form and click 'Submit.' Once you submit your request, it will be reviewed by Career Services staff.  You may also submit your request to careers@nmu.edu.