A new career management platform gives Northeast State students and alumni a fast-track option to go from classroom to career.
The Career & Workforce Development Center (CWDC) at Northeast State established Handshake Jobs and Careers, an online career services management platform. Handshake became active under the Center’s services on September 16.
“The goal of Handshake is to connect career services, students, and employers to ensure that every student finds a great job, no matter who they are, where they are from, or who they know,” said Julie Murray, Career Development Coordinator at Northeast State. “We are excited about having a management platform that organizes all the services we provide to students.”
Students can access Handshake at the website https://northeaststate.joinhandshake.com/login and sign up with their email. Users access their account via a web browser or through the app on a mobile device.
A student or user can download the Handshake Jobs and Careers app from the iPhone app store or the Google Play app store. The Handshake Jobs and Careers app provides convenient, free access to job postings and news. Students also get updates for CWDC scheduled events such as workshops on resume building and interviewing skills as well as career fairs and technology fairs.
Murray said the new feature provides a single sign-on for students with their credentials they use to access their student email or MyNortheast. Staff, faculty, alumni, and community members will also be able to register an account to view job postings and resources. Students will log in through an easy single sign on and fill out their profile. Northeast State student accounts have already been created in Handshake; students simply need to log in to activate.
“Once logged on, students complete their profile with information they feel is pertinent to the job,” she said. “If participating companies are having job fairs or posting job openings, students can see that right away.”
Users will find regional employer partners uploaded into the Handshake platform. Participating employers have begun posting their job opportunities and hiring events. Handshake is designed to bolster employer recruiting efforts, and employers who engage with Handshake typically see 150 percent increase in employer brand awareness.
Students can upload their career documents such as resumes, cover letters, references, and recommendation letters within their profile. Students who opt to make their complete profile public to employers are five times more likely to get messaged by an employer, according to Handshake analytics.
Students receive personalized job recommendations. Students will continue to have access to the CWDC’s resources and appointments for career planning, interest assessments, job search assistance, resume reviews, and interview preparation. Murray said more than 1,400 community colleges and university career centers who are currently using Handshake reported increases in job postings, a boost in student satisfaction, and an increase in student engagement in career readiness.
“Handshake is a fantastic resource for students for all career-related activities,” said Murray. “The CWDC is excited to bring outstanding job opportunities to students and alumni through the Handshake platform.”
For more information, contact the Northeast State Career & Workforce Development Center at 423.354.5229 or careersvcs@northeaststate.edu.
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A new career management platform gives Northeast State students and alumni a fast-track option to go from classroom to career.
The Career & Workforce Development Center (CWDC) at Northeast State established Handshake Jobs and Careers, an online career services management platform. Handshake became active under the Center’s services on September 16.
“The goal of Handshake is to connect career services, students, and employers to ensure that every student finds a great job, no matter who they are, where they are from, or who they know,” said Julie Murray, Career Development Coordinator at Northeast State. “We are excited about having a management platform that organizes all the services we provide to students.”
A student or user can download the Handshake Jobs and Careers app from the iPhone app store or the Google Play app store. The Handshake Jobs and Careers app provides convenient, free access to job postings and news. Students also get updates for CWDC scheduled events such as workshops on resume building and interviewing skills as well as career fairs and technology fairs.
Murray said the new feature provides a single sign-on for students with their credentials they use to access their student email or MyNortheast. Staff, faculty, alumni, and community members will also be able to register an account to view job postings and resources. Students will log in through an easy single sign on and fill out their profile. Northeast State student accounts have already been created in Handshake; students simply need to log in to activate.
“Once logged on, students complete their profile with information they feel is pertinent to the job,” she said. “If participating companies are having job fairs or posting job openings, students can see that right away.”
Users will find regional employer partners uploaded into the Handshake platform. Participating employers have begun posting their job opportunities and hiring events. Handshake is designed to bolster employer recruiting efforts, and employers who engage with Handshake typically see 150 percent increase in employer brand awareness.
Students can upload their career documents such as resumes, cover letters, references, and recommendation letters within their profile. Students who opt to make their complete profile public to employers are five times more likely to get messaged by an employer, according to Handshake analytics.
Students receive personalized job recommendations. Students will continue to have access to the CWDC’s resources and appointments for career planning, interest assessments, job search assistance, resume reviews, and interview preparation. Murray said more than 1,400 community colleges and university career centers who are currently using Handshake reported increases in job postings, a boost in student satisfaction, and an increase in student engagement in career readiness.
“Handshake is a fantastic resource for students for all career-related activities,” said Murray. “The CWDC is excited to bring outstanding job opportunities to students and alumni through the Handshake platform.”
For more information, contact the Northeast State Career & Workforce Development Center at 423.354.5229 or careersvcs@northeaststate.edu.
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