What is Handshake?

Handshake is Northwestern State University’s new career portal. It personalizes career recommendations based on student and alumni interests and connections.

Handshake provides employers the ability to:

  • Connect with students and alumni from 500+ colleges nationwide with one click!
  • Narrow down applicants to find the best fit through advanced filters on a customizable interface.
  • Navigate a sleek, user-friendly job portal and access 24-hour support.

For technical support, select Contact Support from the Help menu and create a ticket. Additionally, for employers they have a helpful knowledge base here.

Hire an NSU student/graduate:

Sign Up for Handshake here:

  1. Select Sign up for an account
  2. Click Employer
  3. After completing employer registration, you will receive a notification when your account is approved by the universities selected.
  4. Complete your employer profile with as much information as possible. More information will generate greater applicant interest.
  5. Start posting opportunities.

If you are already on Handshake, after signing in:

  1. On the left side navigation toolbar, click
  2. Click Add More Schools or Search by School Name to request specific schools.
  3. Once you request the Northwestern State University, we will review your employer profile before approval.

Visit Handshake’s Help Center for access to short videos, tutorials and materials that will help you navigate the system.

Post a Position

  1. Sign into your employer account on Handshake.
  2. On the left side navigation toolbar, click Jobs, under
  3. On the top right, click the blue box that says Create Job.
  4. Complete the job posting with as much detail and description as possible.
  5. Add which schools you would like to post the job to from the left navigation bar.
  6. Enter application start and expiration dates, then click

Note: You can provide qualifications for positions. Applicants who do not meet your preferences will still be able to apply, but Handshake will highlight and filter those out if you choose to do so.

View all posted positions at any time, by clicking Jobs from the left-hand navigation toolbar.

Visit Handshake’s Help Center for access to short videos, tutorials and materials that will help you navigate the system.

Make an Appointment with Career Services

Make An Appointment

All Appointment Types can be scheduled through Handshake

Sign in to Handshake
Sign in to Handshake
Select Appointment Tab
Your Content Goes Here
Choose Your Appointment Type
Your Content Goes Here
Select the Staff Member
Your Content Goes Here
Select Medium (in person, video, phone call)
Your Content Goes Here
Choose from available dates and times (Central Time Zone)
Your Content Goes Here

Sign in to Handshake

Select Appointments Tab

Choose Your Appointment Type

Select the Staff Member

Your Content Goes Here

Select Medium (in person, video, phone call)

Your Content Goes Here

Choose from the available dates and times (Central Time Zone)

Your Content Goes Here

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Sign in to Handshake

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Select Appointments Tab

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Choose Your Appointment Type

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Select the Staff Member

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Select Medium (in person, video, phone call)

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Choose from available dates and times (Central Time Zone)

Appointment Types

Freshman Check-In

  • Questioning your major?
  • Need to explore careers that best fit your major?

Sophmore Check-in

  • Still unsure about your major or possible career opportunities?
  • Learn what will make you an even better candidate for internship opportunities?

Junior Check-in

  • Learn how to network to gain career-related experience and internship opportunities?
  • Research and prepare for graduate school?

Senior Check-in

  • Uncertain about next steps post-graduation?
  • In need of more experience before you graduate?
  • Seeking to connect with employers for career opportunities post-graduation?
  • Need help with graduate school application?

Career Counseling

  • Confused about your future related to academics and career?
  • Need to complete a career assessment?
  • Many factors involved that may include family, finances, and other personal concerns?

Resume Review

  • Have your resume reviewed and critiqued at any step of the resume writing process?
  • View our resume rubric as a guide and checklist for your resume?

Mock Interview

  • Allows students to practice their interview skills for academic and career related opportunities.
  • Give tips and advice on behavior and communication skills to prepare for a and ace the interview.