Career Services
With a focus on excellence, M State Career Services helps students:
- Develop a personalized career track
- Connect with employers and job openings
- Obtain job search support
- Take the next step toward employment or continuing education
For students
Search for jobs
Handshake is M State's career network and job board. For access:
- Go to Handshake
- Sign in using your StarID and Password
- Follow prompts to set up your account
- Set your privacy level to Community, Employers, or Private (Community recommended for full access to the site’s features)
For help accessing Handshake, contact Student Affairs Coordinator Shannon Powell.
Handshake resources
Getting Started with Handshake
Troubleshooting Missing Confirmation Email
Profile Privacy Options in Handshake
Find more support for your job search at Career Services.
Employers are five times more likely to reach out to students who have a completed profile in Handshake. Uploading your resume makes creating the profile easier! Review How to Upload a New Document to add your resume to your account information.
If you have uploaded your resume to Handshake (step 2), you can use it to fill in the profile information - follow the instructions in Build Profile from Resume. Complete all sections of the profile and check for accuracy before making it viewable by employers.
Handshake offers resources for you to network with other students, alumni and employers. Here are just a few suggestions to help you explore:
- Click your name/initials in the top right corner of your home page to complete Your Career Interests
- Search for Jobs and Internships
- Save Job Searches and Alerts
- Message Employers in Handshake
- Message Other Students in Handshake
- Optimize Your Experience in Handshake
For employers
To post a job, please visit Handshake. Already have a Handshake account? Connect with M State through the platform. New to Handshake? Create an employer account:
- Sign up as an employer using your work email address
- Follow the prompts to complete the profile
- Check your email for a confirmation message to activate your account
For detailed instructions read Handshake’s Create an Employer User Account. For help accessing Handshake, contact Student Affairs Coordinator Shannon Powell.
If you are holding a job fair and would like to invite M State students, please email Career Services Director Sue Zurn.
We would like to hear from you!
Are you interested in volunteering for resume review and mock interview events? Connect with Career Services Director Sue Zurn.
For alumni
Handshake
Handshake is M State's career network and job board. To search jobs, first set up a Handshake account, following instructions at Log in as an Alum. You'll need your StarID; for help accessing Handshake, contact Student Affairs Coordinator Shannon Powell.
More job sites
Network and get connected
- Minnesota WorkForce Centers - State resources for Minnesota residents
- Job Service North Dakota - State resources for North Dakota residents
Events and job fairs
Job fairs and networking events
M State hosts industry-specific networking events throughout the year for the fields of nursing, health, dental, automotive technology, diesel technology, construction management, criminal justice, electrical line worker technology, electrical technology, HVAC and cosmetology.
Contact Career Services Director Sue Zurn for more information.
Connect to a Career
This two-day workshop for K-12 school counselors, teachers, administrators and youth-serving agencies showcases professional and technical programs and paths that will prepare your students for well-paid, in-demand careers.
Learn more and register at Connect to a Career.