Handshake

Handshake is Nevada State’s online internship and job board exclusively for students and alumni. Among institutions that utilize Handshake, it is the #1 way that college students find jobs! In addition to being a job/internship board, students and alumni can also find local and national job-related events such as information sessions and hiring fairs and research employers/companies connected to Nevada State through Handshake.

• Returning user? To access go to handshake.nevadastate.edu.
• New user? To login, go to handshake.nevadastate.edu.
  • Click NS Login.
  • Enter your NSHE ID# and NS password associated with your student accounts.

Review our Handshake Student/Alumni User Guide for support on logging in and navigating the platform.

Free Professional Headshots

Each semester the Career Services Center coordinates with our campus photographer to offer free headshots. Headshot turn around time is 3-4 weeks on average. Alumni are encouraged to wear business professional attire for headshots. Career Services can lend blazers and suit jackets for headshots if needed.

We offer 10 – 12 headshot dates throughout the academic year (Fall & Spring), typically from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. To see upcoming headshot dates and times, go to Scorpion Central (Nevada State’s primary student engagement platform) at ScorpionCentral.nevadastate.edu or check out our instagram account @nevadastatecareer.

Employer Recruiting & Networking

The Career Services Center brings employers from various industries to campus to network and recruit students and alumni for part-time and full-time positions. 

• Career & Internship Expo (Spring)
• Part-Time Job & Internship Expo (Fall)
• Lunch N’ Learn Employer Information Sessions
• On-Campus Interview Days

To view more details about Career Services’ upcoming employer networking and recruitment events, be sure to go to Scorpion Central (Nevada State’s primary student engagement platform) at ScorpionCentral.nevadastate.edu or check out our instagram account @nevadastatecareer.

Graduate School Exploration & Recruiting

We understand that pursuing a higher degree beyond a bachelors may be required in order to meet your career goals (e.g., Veterinarian, Lawyer, etc.). That is why Career Services not only supports students pursuing graduate-level student through 1:1 career advising (e.g., exploring programs and understanding application requirements), but also by bringing graduate school program representatives to campus to help students explore their options and navigate the graduate school process. 

• Graduate & Professional School Expo (Fall)
• Grad School 101 Workshop
• Grad School Application Workshop

To view more details about Career Services’ upcoming graduate school events, be sure to go to Scorpion Central (Nevada State’s primary student engagement platform) at ScorpionCentral.nevadastate.edu or check out our instagram account @nevadastatecareer.

Career Services’ Outlook Sharepoint (All Resources!)

The Career Services Outlook Sharepoint houses all of our digital resources within Career Services. All of theses resources can be accessed on your own time and downloaded and saved to your own devices! Some of the resources you can access include but are not limited to:

• Resume and cover letter templates
• Federal resume guide
• Career exploration worksheets
• Identity-specific career resources (see below)
• Job application tracking documents
• Graduate school information
• … and more!

Identity-Based Career Resources

The Career Services Center understands, acknowledges and celebrates that different identities, and the intersections of those identities, will impact the way you navigate your career development journey. We have compiled identity-based resources (housed in our Career Services Outlook Sharepoint) that will help you not only navigate your career journey, but also make informed decisions about life after college.

We have resources for Alumni who are: Undocumented, Justice – Impacted  (Affected by Criminal Justice System), First – Generation, Students/Alumni with Disabilities, LGBTQIA2+, Black & African American, Asian American & Pacific Islander, Native & Indigenous, and Veterans.

If you have any questions about these resources, would like to explore these resources further, or have questions about your career journey, please contact our office or make an appointment. 

Interview Prep & Practice with Big Interview

Big Interview is an online interview preparation system that combines training and mock interview practice to help improve interview skills and build confidence.

• Returning user? Go to biginterview.nevadastate.edu to access.
• New user? If you are a current student and have never used Big Interview and would like to make a free account, please review BIG INTERVIEW How to Create Account.pdf to find the unique Nevada State access code, then go to biginterview.nevadastate.edu to set up your account.

Major & Career Self-Assessments

Focus2 is a free online major/career exploration and planning tool. Students can take self-assessments that match their interests and skills to academic majors or career paths. We highly recommend scheduling a 1:1 career advising appontment with one of our Career Advisors to discuss your results and explore additional options.

• Returning user? To access go to focus2.nevadastate.edu.
• New user? If you are a current student and have never used Focus2 and would like to make a free account, please review Focus2 – How To Create Account.docx to find the unique Nevada State access code, then go to focus2.nevadastate.edu to set up your account.

Jobtimize from Vegas PBS offers a free assessment and discover jobs and careers that match your true potential! We highly recommend scheduling a 1:1 career advising appontment with one of our Career Advisors to discuss your results and explore additional career paths.

• Click here to register for a Jobtimize account today and take assessment!

Gain Experience with Micro-Internships

Parker Dewey is a free online platform that connects employers looking for fresh talent to help meet their organization’s needs with students and alumni looking to gain real-world experience. While most internship programs are reserved for current students, these micro-internships are available to current students and alumni! And the best thing? all micro-internships posted through Parker Dewey are PAID!

To learn more information or start applying, go to parkerdewey.nevadastate.edu.

Creating an account is free and does not require NSHE credentials.

Career Services’ Youtube Channel

Watch pre-recorded workshops, employer talks and more!

Career Services’ Instagram & Facebook

See exciting updates about the department, current featured job/internship openings and more! @nevadastatecareer

Career Services’ LinkedIn

See exciting updates about the department, current featured job/internship openings and more! Nevada State University Career Services Center

Additional Career Resources & Support in Nevada 

The Nevada State Career Services team has put together a list of resources intended to help any resident of Nevada with their career-related needs. You can view and download the list here. 

Disclaimer: This list is not comprehensive. NS Career Services makes no guarantees on the quality or accuracy of the resources listed. Inclusion of a resource does not imply Career Services or University endorsement of the particular organization, opportunity, or resource described.  Descriptions of a resource are taken from the external site and the University is not responsible for the content.