Current Students

Handshake

Handshake is Nevada State’s online internship and job board exclusive for students and alumni. Among institutions that utilize Handshake, it is the #1 way that students find jobs! Handshake offers:

• Personalized job and internship recommendations based on your profile and selected career interests
• Access to career events such as career expos / fairs, networking sessions and more.
• Helpful networks; find and connect with other students, recruiters and career professionals 
• Real career advice; hear from other students and career professionals on how they navigate the workforce and their career journeys

Access Handshake

To login, go to handshake.nevadastate.edu. All students and alumni have an account! Use your NSHE ID# or your firstname.lastname@students.nevadastate.edu email as the username and the password associated with your MyNevadaState account.

Trouble logging in?

• Review our Handshake Student/Alumni User Guide.
• If you still have questions or need support, email career@nevadastate.edu or call us at (702) 992-2611.

The Importance of Internships and Your Career

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. The Career Services Center coordinates and supports the internship programs/initiatives outlined below.

If you have questions about internships, please make an appointment with one of our Career Advisors by going to the 1:1 Career Advising tab.

General Internship Information & Support

Internships offer flexibility for students looking to gain professional experience with or without an academic component. Non-credit bearing internships can be completed at any time and are an excellent way to build your resume, explore industries, and enhance job readiness. You can explore internship opportunities on sites like Handshake (handshake.nevadastate.edu) and Parker Dewey (parkerdewey.nevadastate.edu). 

Click here for more information and resources on internships for Nevada State students.

For – Credit Internships 

For-credit internships integrate academic learning with hands-on work experience. Students can earn course credit while gaining valuable insight into their chosen field. These internships require coordination with faculty and the Career Services Center to ensure that the experience meets academic standards and learning outcomes. To look at approved sites for students enrolled in Liberal Arts, Sciences & Business (LASB) programs, the steps to enrolling, and other frequently asked questions, click here.

For information on nursing clinicals, please contact a staff member in the School of Nursing. For information on student teaching and speech pathology practicums, please contact a staff member in the School of Education.

On – Campus Internship Program

The On-Campus Internship Program offers paid opportunities for students to build their skills and gain hands-on experience while contributing to the campus community. These roles provide real-world experience in a supportive environment, allowing students to explore career paths, networks, and apply their classroom knowledge in meaningful ways. At this time, on – campus internships are not available for academic credit. If you are interested in learning more, click here.

Internship Funding Opportunities

Nevada State University Career Services is committed to removing financial barriers to career development. Through our Internship Funding Programs, eligible students can receive financial support for unpaid or underpaid internships. These funds help ensure that all students have access to meaningful, career-building opportunities, regardless of income or background.

• Scorpion Internship Funding Program
• TD.US Funding Program

Events & Workshops

View our upcoming workshops and events by logging in to Handshake or by following our Instagram account @nevadastatecareer. To log in to Handshake, go to handshake.nevadastate.edu. All students and alumni have an account! Use your NSHE ID# or your firstname.lastname@students.nevadastate.edu email as the username and the password associated with your MyNevadaState account.

Trouble logging in?

• Review our Handshake Student/Alumni User Guide.
• If you still have questions or need support, email career@nevadastate.edu or call us at (702) 992-2611.

Career Development Workshops

Our career development workshops are designed to help you explore your options, build critical career skills, enhance confidence and take action in your career journey. Typical workshops we host include but are not limited to:

• Resume Writing 101
• Designing Your Life After Graduation
• Mix & Mingle: Develop Your Networking Skills

Employer Recruiting & Networking Events

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 – next upcoming March 3 & March 4, 2026)
• Employer & Graduate School Expo (Fall 2026 TBD)
• Rapid Resume Reviews with Recruiters
• Lunch N’ Learn Employer Info Sessions

Graduate School Workshops & Events

Sometimes pursuing a higher degree beyond a bachelors may be required in order to meet your career goals (e.g. become a lawyer). That is why Career Services hosts graduate school workshops and events that bring graduate program representatives to campus to share their programs and help students navigate the application process. 

Free Professional Headshots

We offer 8-10 headshot dates throughout the academic year (Fall & Spring), typically from 12:00pm – 2:00pm.  Headshot turn around time is 3-4 weeks on average. Individuals are encouraged to wear business professional attire for headshots. Career Services can lend blazers and suit jackets for headshots if needed.

View our upcoming headshot dates by logging into Handshake or by following our Instagram account @nevadastatecareer. To log in to Handshake, go to handshake.nevadastate.edu. All students and alumni have an account! Use your NSHE ID# or your firstname.lastname@students.nevadastate.edu email as the username and the password associated with your MyNevadaState account.

Trouble logging in?

• Review our Handshake Student/Alumni User Guide.
• If you still have questions or need support, email career@nevadastate.edu or call us at (702) 992-2611.

Career Closet – FREE Career Wear

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

Access the Career Closet

At this time, the Career Closet can only be accessed during our Career Closet Pop-Up events. View upcoming Career Closet Pop-Ups by logging in to Handshake or by following our Instagram account @nevadastatecareer.

To log in to Handshake, go to handshake.nevadastate.edu. All students and alumni have an account! Use your NSHE ID# or your firstname.lastname@students.nevadastate.edu email as the username and the password associated with your MyNevadaState account.

Trouble logging in?

• Review our Handshake Student/Alumni User Guide.
• If you still have questions or need support, email career@nevadastate.edu or call us at (702) 992-2611.

Donation Information & FAQs

JCP Suit-Up Event – 30 – 50% 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.

View the next upcoming JCP Suit Up event, by logging in to Handshake or by following our Instagram account @nevadastatecareer.

Career Resources – Whenever You Need Them

All of our resources can be accessed by logging in to Handshake. Once in Handshake, navigate to Career Center on the menu. If you have questions about any of these resources, please contact us or make a 1:1 advising appointment.

To log in to Handshake, go to handshake.nevadastate.edu. All students and alumni have an account! Use your NSHE ID# or your firstname.lastname@students.nevadastate.edu email as the username and the password associated with your MyNevadaState account.

Trouble logging in?

• Review our Handshake Student/Alumni User Guide.
• If you still have questions or need support, email career@nevadastate.edu or call us at (702) 992-2611.

Career Guides, Worksheets, & Application Document Templates

Explore dozens of guides, worksheets and templates to help you focus on your career goals and take action. All of these resources can be downloaded and saved to your device(s).

• Resume and cover letter templates
• Identity-specific job boards and resources (e.g., first-gen students)
• Application trackers
• … and more!

Big Interview – Interview Preparation

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.
• New user? If you are a current student or alumni and have never used Big Interview and would like to make a free account, go to biginterview.nevadastate.edu and use access code Scorpion1300 to set up your account.

Major & Career Self-Assessments

Focus2 is an online major/career exploration and planning tool free for Nevada State students and alumni. It features self-assessments that match interests and skills to academic majors or career paths. Schedule an appointment with one of our Career Advisors to discuss your results!

• Returning user? 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, go to focus2.nevadastate.edu and use access code Scorpion1300 to set up your account.

Durable Skill Development 

Often referred to as “soft” skills or transferrable skills, durable skills are those that can be used across a variety of industries and are timeless in their applicability and demand. Skills such as teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking are hard or impossible to automate and are therefore highly desired in many fields. To help students further develop these skills, Nevada State has partnered with Education Design Lab to offer FREE micro-credentials in:

• Oral Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Intercultural Fluency
• Collaboration
• Resilience
• Creative Problem Solving
• Initiative

To earn a micro-credential, learners must complete learning modules and demonstrate proficiency by completing performance-based assessments. Once completed, students will receive a digital badge that can be added to a LinkedIn profile. Additionally, these micro-credentials can be leveraged in interviews or other conversations with employers to showcase how the skills you gained can be applied to your current or future professional opportunity. 

Enrollment occurs on a semester basis. Modules are self-paced but should be completed within 1 semester. To sign up for free, students can go to the micro-credential catalog here. When signing up, students must use their @students.nevadastate.edu email and enter the promo code SCORPIONSLEARN to have their enrollment fees waived.

For questions, please reach out to Workforce Development at workforce@nevadastate.edu.

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.