Career Services

The Career Services team offers quality career resources to help students and alumni identify and fulfill their career goals. We will help you define your unique potential for success and foster lifelong professional and career development skills. You will benefit from our innovative workshops, exceptional support, expanded employment opportunities, and community partnerships.

Careers Services are currently offered online. Our job portal connects you with employers and enables you to easily apply for open positions and internship opportunities.

  • Career Counseling
  • Career Fairs
  • Career Exploration and Assessments
  • Employer Information Sessions
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Job Portal
  • Mock Interviews
  • Online Workshops
  • Resume and Cover Letter Review

Career services are available online and through our job portal Handshake™. The Handshake portal allows students and alumni to connect with employers and enables you to easily apply for open positions and internship opportunities.

Connect today at nu.joinhandshake.com or through your NU Single Sign On (SSO) student portal.

Students/Alumni: Visit the Student/Alumni Job Portal
Employers: Visit the Employer Job Portal

View Career Fair Schedule

Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program (VSTAGP)

National University is proud to be one of only 13 organizations awarded the Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program (VSTAGP) from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This initiative is designed to empower Veterans, military spouses, and caregivers as they transition into high-demand civilian careers. Through the NU Veteran and Military Community Center, participants gain access to specialized career services, wellness resources, and educational support to help them thrive in their next chapter.

Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, NU ensures that participants are connected to meaningful career pathways in cybersecurity, IT, K-12 education, and beyond.

Connect with Career Services for career pathway opportunities and limited financial support by emailing [email protected].

Connect with the Veteran and Military Community Center for in-person support resources.

Explore external military resources and trusted partners of NU for additional services.

This [article] was funded [in part] by a grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings and conclusions stated herein are those of the author[s] and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.