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.

Login to Handshake

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:

1. Choose the blue "Current Student (University Email Address)" option on the Handshake login page.
2. 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

1. Discover the jobs you actually want. Handshake shares job recommendations based on your interests, major, and skills. Explore collections of jobs just for you.
2. Stand out to employers. Add your work experiences, skills, interests, and organizations to your profile to attract top employers and land your next job.
3. Stay on track. Favorite jobs to prioritize applications and never miss a deadline.
4. 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.

Update Your Primary Email Address in Handshake