Orientation Students - Career Services

The Career Services and High-Impact Learning office can help you with many aspects of the employment process from freshman year (part-time job) to senior/alumni (full-time job). 

View our full list of services. 

Looking for a job while attending NMU? 

• Federal Work-Study Frequently Asked Questions.  Questions about being awarded Federal Work-Study should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
• On-campus employment applications
• Frequently Asked Questions about Handshake
• Frequently Asked Questions about Student Employment
• Know what documents are required before you're hired

Resume assistance

View the Career Services and High-Impact Learning presentation from Orientation again. 

View our Career Timeline to see what you should be doing each year to prepare for your career.

You will have access to Handshake once you have attended Orientation and registered for classes.  Log into MyNMU and click on 'Handshake.'

• Handshake helps you find a great job by enabling you to:
  • Search and apply for job opportunities online 24/7
    • Part-time on-campus jobs (including Federal Work-Study positions)
    • Part-time off-campus jobs throughout the Marquette area
    • Full-time jobs
    • Internships
  • Manage resumes, cover letters, and other employment-related documents
  • Sign up for on-campus interviews
  • View upcoming events - job fairs, webinars, employer visits, etc.
  • Much more!
• To save some time when searching for jobs, you can save your search or set up to receive automated emails when a job fits your search.
• Download on-campus job applications or find them in Handshake.
• Want a job within a specific department at NMU, but don't see a job posted in Handshake? View our on-campus department contact list so that you may contact them directly.

Student employment guidelines & more information