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Career Fairs, Job Boards and More!
As you job hunt, be sure to use caution. Students should perform due diligence when offering, applying for, or accepting off-campus employment, as you are doing so at your own risk. It is unusual for an employer to request information from applicants such as tax, banking, and social security information or to send checks or payments before an interview, offer of employment, or work hours are completed. Be aware of emails that use University faculty and staff names but have non-University email addresses. If in doubt, you can forward the email to the Office of Information Technology at abuse@unr.edu to have them check its authenticity. The Nevada Career Studio urges students to exercise careful judgment when responding to employer inquiries and to contact our office with questions or suspicions.
The University of Nevada, Reno uses Workday as their platform to offer students part-time jobs. Colleges and departments post job positions throughout the academic year. Check the job board on a regular basis to see what becomes available.
When looking for an on-campus job, make sure to select Student (Fixed Term) in the Job Type category.
If you have questions about Work Study, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides more information about the Federal Work Study Program.
Off-campus jobs: Handshake
The Nevada Career Studio uses the online platform Handshake to connect students to future employment opportunities. Handshake is your safe all-in-one platform to:
- Find and apply to local, out-of-state, and international jobs and internships
- Network with employers
- Find and register for employer events happening all over the world
- Message employers who work where you want to be
- Schedule interviews with employers
Handshake also allows you to build a personal profile, adjust privacy settings, create job search filters and set automatic email alerts for new job and internship opportunities.
Handshake log-in instructions for students
All current students enrolled at the University automatically have a Handshake account created. Follow these steps to access your account:
- Choose the blue "Current Student (University Email Address)" option on the Handshake login page.
- You will then be prompted to enter your University email address and password on Microsoft 365.
If you have any issues logging in to your Handshake account, email us at handshake@unr.edu.
Handshake best practices
- Discover the jobs you actually want. Handshake shares job recommendations based on your interests, major and skills. Explore collections of jobs just for you.
- Stand out to employers. Add your work experiences, skills, interests and organizations to your profile to attract top employers and land your next job.
- Stay on track. Favorite jobs to prioritize applications and never miss a deadline.
- Keep your Handshake profile up-to-date. "Students with completed profiles are 5 times more likely to get a message from a recruiter on Handshake!" (Source: Handshake)
Updating your Handshake account email address
If you would like to update your primary email address on Handshake to a different email address, you can add an alternate email address to your Handshake account.
General job boards:
- LinkedIn: Strong for networking and higher-level roles
- Indeed: Global job hiring platform
- Glassdoor: Known for company reviews and salary insights
- FlexJobs: Specializes in remote, part-time and flexible positions
- Dice: Focuses on technology and IT jobs
- Upwork: A platform for freelancers and remote workers
- Snagajob: Primarily for hiring part-time and shift workers
Specialty job boards:
- DiversityJobs: Facilitates diversity-driven job seekers and employers to find each other
- Disability Job Board: Inclusive and accessible employers for job seekers with disabilities
- HigherEdJobs: Leading source for jobs and career information in academia
- VetJobs: For military veterans of all branches of service
- Fairygodboss: Online career community for women to find jobs, advice and support
Career and internship fairs allow you to meet with employers hiring for part-time jobs, seasonal jobs, internships and full-time jobs.
Career fairs:
- Part-Time and Seasonal Job Fair (Fall)
- STEM Career and Internship Fair (Fall and Spring)
- Fall Career and Internship Fair
- Spring Career and Internship Fair
- Education, Healthcare and Helping Professions Career Fair (Spring)