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What can Handshake do for you?

Handshake is Career Services’ all-in-one web system for students, faculty, staff, employers, and alumni. 

Students and alumni job seekers can:

  • Search and apply for jobs 24/7

  • Manage multiple resumes, cover letter and other employment-related documents

  • Sign up for job fairs, interviews, and other career events

  • Students access Handshake through: MyNMU > Student Services tab > Handshake

  • Alumni access Handshake through: https://nmu.joinhandshake.com

Faculty/staff can:

  • Post on-campus jobs and internships (including Graduate Assistantships)

  • Manage and receive applications online

  • Update candidates on the status of their application - learn how at https://nmu.edu/careerservices/employers

  • Register for job fairs and review employer attendees

  • Search for available jobs with your students

Click here to find more information!

We currently have over 19,600 employers in Handshake and that’s steadily growing! If there's an employer you'd like to see in Handshake, please let us know and we can reach out to them!  If you know of an employer that you do not do business with (Title IX, unethical practices, etc.), please also let us know. 

 


May 9, 2023

Department

Primary Contact

Career Services

Contact Phone Number

906-227-2800

Contact Email

careers@nmu.edu