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Handshake

Handshake

The Aggie Career Studio partners with Handshake to connect NMSU students with employers, career events, and personalized opportunities. Handshake offers a modern, user-friendly platform where students can explore jobs and internships, engage with recruiters, and access the full range of career resources designed to support their success.

 

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Student Experience

Handshake is your starting point for exploring meaningful career opportunities as an Aggie. Through this easy-to-use platform, you can discover jobs and internships, connect with employers, and stay up to date on upcoming career events—all designed to support your path from campus to career. Handshake helps you take the next step with confidence, backed by the resources of the Aggie Career Studio.

Quick-start Student Guide or Handshake’s help center.

Log in using your myNMSU credentials:

Student Login

Alumni Signup / Login

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Employer Experience

Handshake is a fast, powerful recruiting platform designed to help you connect with talented NMSU students and alumni. With its cutting-edge tools and intuitive design, Handshake makes it easier than ever to identify and engage with qualified candidates.

Through Handshake, you can post job and internship opportunities, register for career fairs, manage on-campus recruiting, advertise events, and directly message students and alumni who meet your criteria. You can also strengthen your organization’s presence on campus by customizing your employer profile, job postings, and events to create a compelling and visually engaging brand for Aggie talent.

Employer Login

Employer Start Guide

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Posting Student Employment Positions

Follow these simple steps:

  • Log in to your Handshake recruiter profile.
  • From the Handshake Home screen, select Post a Job.
  • Complete the job details—your posting will enter the pending queue for review.

Need a recruiter profile?

Do not create a new company account for on-campus employment—these already exist.

  • Contact Experiential Learning at 575-646-1631 or oel@nmsu.edu to request an invite link.
  • Use the link to create your recruiter profile; you will be automatically connected to the correct on-campus employer account.

Note: If you are a student who also needs an employer account, follow the employer account setup instructions. If you need assistance, contact Experiential Learning before reaching out to your departmental point of contact.

Virtual Best Practices

Here are some key Handshake best practices to help you confidently navigate virtual and online engagement with employers.

Update Your Profile

  • Most employer engagement on Handshake happens online, so keeping your profile current is essential. Follow employers you’re interested in to stay informed about new jobs, internships, and upcoming events.

    Completing your profile also increases your visibility to recruiters. In fact, students who fill out these three sections are 80% more likely to receive a message from an employer:

    • Location preferences
    • Job role preferences
    • Job type preferences

    A strong, complete profile helps employers discover you—and shows that you’re ready for your next opportunity.

    Test Your Technology

    Before attending a virtual career fair, interview, or employer session, make sure your technology is ready.

    • Check your internet connection for stability.
    • Test your camera and microphone.
    • Update your browser and ensure pop-ups aren’t blocked.
      A quick tech check helps you avoid interruptions and ensures a smooth interaction.

    Prepare Your Space

    Choose a quiet, well-lit space where you can focus and engage professionally.

    • Sit somewhere with minimal background noise.
    • Make sure your background is clean and uncluttered.
    • Position yourself in front of natural light or a lamp for best visibility.

    Your environment sets the tone for your conversation with employers.

    Research Employers Ahead of Time

    Spend a few minutes learning about the organizations you plan to engage with.

    • Review their Handshake profiles and job postings.
    • Explore their mission, values, and current projects.
    • Prepare a few questions that show genuine interest.
    This preparation helps you have meaningful conversations and stand out as an informed candidate.

 

Engage Professionally During Sessions

Virtual interactions are still professional interactions.

  • Keep your camera on when possible.
  • Speak clearly and listen actively.
  • Use the chat function respectfully to ask thoughtful questions.

Show enthusiasm, be attentive, and demonstrate curiosity.

Follow Up After Events

A short thank-you message goes a long way.

  • Thank employers for their time.
  • Reference something you discussed.
  • Express interest in next steps or future opportunities.

Following up reinforces your professionalism and helps you build lasting connections.


Participate in Virtual Events!

Employers are shifting towards virtual events as they seek to build connections with students.

  • Search for available virtual events on Handshake, you can also view Virtual Event details.
  • Register to participate in events: this will allow you to track your personal recruiting efforts and ensure that you receive a reminder notification
  • Check your notification settings on your profile, this will ensure you are notified when a new event is posted so you can quickly view event details.
  • Become familiar with video conferencing tools most likely to be used by employers: Zoom, Google Hangouts/Meet, GoToMeeting, and Cisco WebEx.
  • Handshake is rapidly adding live-links in Virtual Events so you can click a link to be taken to the video conferencing platform chosen by the employer, rather than having to copy/paste the URL in a browser window.

Schedule Virtual Interviews

Companies are moving to increased virtual interviews utilizing various software platforms such as Skype, Zoom, and many others.  Please also remember to research companies to ensure that you are connecting with a legitimate employer/company.

Awareness

Avoid Fraudulent Job Postings

Protect yourself by staying alert to potential job scams. Use these tips to evaluate employers and postings before you apply.

Verify the Company

  • Visit the organization’s official website. If the company has no online presence or the website does not match the advertised job, consider it a red flag.
  • Research the company using trusted sources such as:
  • Use search engines to gather additional information, and check LinkedIn by searching “People” and filtering by Company Name (select Current Companies Only) to confirm active employees.

Watch for Poor Communication

Be cautious if an employer demonstrates unclear, inconsistent, or unprofessional communication—whether through their website, email messages, or phone calls. Legitimate employers typically communicate clearly and professionally.

Be Wary of Fees

Most reputable employers will never ask you to pay a fee to apply, interview, or secure a position. If a posting or recruiter requests payment for training, materials, or placement, it is likely a scam.