Handshake is a great tool for students looking for jobs, internships, or volunteer opportunities. NAU Career Development wants to encourage our students how to navigate through Handshake in order to get the most out of what it has to offer. Here is a step-by-step guide for learning the basics!
How to Schedule an Appointment
Before applying for any job or internship you want to make sure you have an amazing resume and cover letter so you can impress employers. Here is how you can schedule an appointment with NAU Career Development today:
Step 1: Click Career Center in the top right hand corner.
Step 2: Click appointments from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Schedule a new appointment.
Step 4: Choose your year.
Step 5: Select an appointment type, for example we’re choosing a resume and cover letter review.
Step 6: Choose an appointment time that works best for you!
How to Search for Jobs and Internships
After you’ve reviewed your resume and cover letter, made edits, and consider it to be flawless you are ready to search for jobs and internships! Today we will be showing you how to apply for an on-campus job.
Step 1: Click the ‘jobs’ tab located at the top of the webpage.
Step 2: Filter your search by selecting the type of job you’re interested in applying for.
Step 3: Once you’ve selected a job that you’re ready to apply for, select apply.
Step 4: Upload the required documents (i.e. resume, cover letter, and availability form). Make sure you upload these documents as PDFs to ensure your employer is able to view them.
If you cannot find a job that interests you through Handshake, don’t worry! NAU Career Development has opportunities for you to seek out employers elsewhere. Check out our website here for more information and also register for the Career and Grad Expo which will be held on February 15th, 2018 and the Part-Time Job Fair which will be held on March 29th, 2018. You will want to bring copies of your revised resume and cover letter to both of these events.
To find out about these events and register:
Step 5: Click the ‘events’ tab located at the top of the webpage.
Step 6: Select the event that you’re interested in.
Step 7: Select ‘Join Event’ and come prepared with your resume in hand and wearing your best professional dress outfit!
Now that you’re a master of Handshake, you’re ready to apply for the positions you so badly want. Schedule an appointment with an NAU Career Development team member today here and follow the instructions above to get a jump start on your career. Contact career@nau.edu with any questions.