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.

When you are accepted and enroll in classes, your account is automatically created! 

• Returning user? To access go to handshake.nevadastate.edu.
• New user? To login, go to handshake.nevadastate.edu.
  • From there, 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.

Email [email protected] for additional questions or support.

Internships

Every student should consider completing an internship at least once during their college career. Participating in an internship provides hands-on experience in a field of interest and allows students to apply skills in a professional environment. Internships also help expand a professional network and build a resume. Data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), shows that students who participate in at least one internship during college have a higher chance of securing a full-time job after graduation and are significantly more likely to receive multiple full-time job offers (2019).

Nevada State partners with 50+ organizations that offer internships to students. A student may be able to receive credit for their internship experience depending on their program of study and the semester they are pursuing an internship. For more information, please go to our internship page. If you have questions about internships and other hands-on learning opportunities through Career Services, please make an appointment with one of our Career Advisors by going to the 1:1 Career Advising tab.

Currently, the Career Services Center coordinates and supports the following internship programs/initiatives. For more information, please go to our internship page.

• For-Credit Internship Courses in the college of Liberal Arts, Science & Business (LASB)
• Not-for-Credit Internships 
• Micro – Internships through Parker Dewey
• TheDream.US Internship Funding Program

Internship Funding

We understand that sometimes there are barries to participating in internships. To reduce barriers to participation, Nevada State offers various opportunities for students to receive financial support while participating in unpaid internships. To learn more, please go to our Internship Funding page.

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.

Career Closet – FREE Career Wear

The Career Closet provides FREE career wear to current Nevada State students (the closet is not available to Alumni). All items are business professional or business casual. We also offer accessories such as ties, jewelry, and more. All items are new or gently used.

Due to lack of space, the Career Closet can only be accessed at specified programs/events; students cannot walk in or make an appointment to look through the closet at this time. Each semester, the Career Services Center hosts Pop-Ups where the Career Closet can be accessed.

The CSC Pop-Ups provide a one-stop-shop approach for students – we offer free headshots, free haircuts and access to the Career Closet (services may differ by date). To view more information about our pop-ups and upcoming dates, please visit our page on Scorpion Central.

Donation Information & Donation FAQs

JCP Suit-Up – 30 – 45% Off New Career Wear

Each year Career Services partners with JCPenney at the Galleria Mall in Henderson to offer 30% off coupons that can be used to buy new career appropriate clothing and accessories. The 30% off coupon can be used IN ADDITION TO sales to increase savings!

This event is open to students, alumni, and faculty/staff. Friends and family are also welcome as long as they are accompanied by an NS student, alumni or faculty/staff with a valid NS ID.

Additional deals and giveaways may also be available at this event.

To view the next upcoming JCP Suit Up event, please visit our page on Scorpion Central. The JCP Suit Up is typically hosted once in Fall and once in Spring.

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 find in the sharepoint site include but are not limited to:

• Resume and cover letter templates
• Example student resumes
• Federal resume guide
• Major/career exploration worksheets
• Identity-specific career resources (e.g., undocumented students, first-gen students, and more)
• Job/internship 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: Undocumented Students, Justice – Impacted Students (Students Affected by Criminal Justice System), First – Generation Students, Students with Disabilities, LGBTQIA2+ Students, Black & African American Students, Asian American & Pacific Islander Students, Native & Indigenous Students, and Veteran Students. If you have any questions about these resources, would like to explore these resources further, or have further 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 majors or career paths.

• 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! 

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

Employer Recruiting & Networking

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

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

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 of interest and understanding application requirements), but also by bringing graduate school program representatives to campus to share their programs and help students 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.

TRiO McNair

If you are interested in Graduate School, we also recommend checking out the Nevada State TRiO McNair program. The McNair program is designed to help students with attainment of graduate degrees and PhD degrees. Students going into their Junior or Senior year and are either first-generation college students with financial need, or members of a group that is traditionally underrepresented in graduate education and have demonstrated strong academic potential. For more information, you can contact the Nevada State TRiO McNair program at [email protected]. 

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.