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Handshake, Careernomics and Other Job Platforms

Handshake is the Graduate Business Programs Career Development's job platform. This modern career management solution partners with more than 800 universities and more than 200,000 organizations, making it the most used platform nationwide. Handshake is a dynamic system that works to match students with the most relevant resources and opportunities.

Handshake provides many helpful features, including the ability to: 

  • Access personalized job recommendations based on a student’s Masters program, career interests, and profile information (skills, experiences, etc.)
  • View, register, and sign up for sessions for up-coming career fairs/recruiting events
  • View and register for networking events
  • Schedule appointments with your program's career coach
  • Interact with employers as well as research contact information for local and national employers
  • Search for and apply to open positions such as jobs and internships
  • Connect with students at other schools

Careernomics provides access to jobs, leadership programs, employers and more! Careernomics helps students (and alumni) gain the insights they need for the careers they want. It also provides more options for international students by highlighting openess to hiring.

Other Job Platforms 

As you will soon realize, there are dozens of websites which post their open roles/job opportunities. As you seek opportunities, you may want to start with Handshake, since these opportunities are vetted and there is a large concentration of opportunities suitable for early careerists with 0-3 years of professional experience.

Please keep in mind that not every industry posts positions on Handshake, and many employers will only post 1 or 2 positions on Handshake even though they may have many more opportunities. Some employers have a “gateway posting” or generic posting that you find on Handshake but redirects you to the employers career website. An effective job search strategy extends beyond applying to only posted opportunities. Doing your industry research, exploring employers’ website career pages, and utilizing the many resources provided by Mendoza Graduate Programs Career Development (networking opportunities, resume reviews, coaching appointments, etc.)  provides the best return on your time investment.

Students have free access to resources listed below. If you have any questions about which sites will be most helpful for you, don't be afraid to reach out to us for help. A sampling of job boards is below:

  • CareerShift
    Provides integrated job hunting tools accessible from any web browser. Search and store job listings and contact information. A depository for organizing and managing job searches. Need to perform a one-time registration; use your nd.edu e-mail address when registering.
  • GoinGlobal
    Includes more than 10,000 pages of constantly-updated content on topics such as: job search sources, work permit/visa regulations, resume writing guidelines and examples, employment trends, salary ranges, networking groups, cultural/interviewing advice.
  • Google for Jobs
    A convenient location to learn about opportunities. Search by location, date the opportunity was posted, type of work, employer, and more.  For the most effective results, be sure to type the name of the city or region you wish to seek.
  • WayUp
    Create a free profile on WayUp to show your best self and get discovered by top employers.
  • Idealist
    A network of nonprofit careers and jobs. Volunteer opportunities can also be found here.
  • Parker Dewey
    Database of quality micro-internships.  Micro-internships are short-term, paid, professional projects posted by employers across a wide range of industries. Often, these projects require 5-40 hours of total work across 2-4 weeks and can be completed remotely. They are posted on a rolling basis and can be applied to year-round.
  • USAJobs.gov
    The federal government's official job list. Has employment search, information center, veteran information and forms.
  • ZipRecruiter
    ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered smart matching technology to actively connect millions of employers and job seekers.
  • Brad Traverse
    Publishes a comprehensive database of job leads, with an emphasis on government-related jobs in Washington, DC. The site is searchable by category: Capitol Hill, Government Affairs, Communications/P.R. Media, Campaign/PAC Executive Management, International Affairs, Legal, Administrative, Internship. (netID Required)
  • Linkedin
    750 million+ members | Manage your professional identity. Build and engage with your network, and how the people in your network engage with LinkedIn. 
  • Nonprofit Jobs 
  • HigherEdJobs
    Faculty and administrative positions at colleges and universities.
  • 80,000 hours 
  • Indeed Post your resume, scan postings and salaries