A Job and Internship Platform for Students

Start your job or internship search with Handshake—a modern, easy-to-use platform where students and alumni can find full-time and part-time jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and more.

With Handshake, you can:

• Schedule career/advising appointments
• Connect with employers
• Register for events and workshops
• Explore opportunities tailored to your interests

 

Why Handshake?

Exclusive Jobs & Internships

• Opportunities posted just for our students.

 Connect with Employers

• From local businesses to global companies.

Personalized Matches

• Jobs tailored to your skills and goals.

 Career Events

• Workshops, job fairs, and networking sessions.

 

How to Get Started

1️⃣ Log In

• Check your email for invitation or go to joinhandshake.com → Select Western Nevada College → Sign in with your email.

2️⃣ Complete Your Profile

• Add education, skills, and experiences. Upload your resume.

3️⃣ Apply & Connect

• Browse jobs, apply directly, and message employers.

 

Handshake Resources:

The Handshake support website has many useful articles and resources, including the following:

For Students

• Getting Started with Handshake
• Create your Profile
• Default Notification Preferences (Student)
• Handshake Help Center: Students & Alumni
• Handshake Blog with Articles and Career Tips
• 5 Steps to Success for your First Five Days on Handshake
• Student FAQs

For Employers

• Getting Started with Handshake: Employers
• Handshake Help Center: Employer

 

Parking lot with additional content to add to the website after the Link Center Coordinator has been hired and we are ready to engage the full launch:

 

Career Services Support

📍 Location: Aspen 102, The Link

📧 Email: career.services@wnc.edu

📞 Phone: (775) 445-XXXX

🕒 Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 AM – 5 PM

 

 

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