Search for a Job

Handshake access is provided to enrolled SNHU students and alumni. By utilizing Handshake, students and alumni agree to the following responsibilities, policies, and disclaimers. Any violations of the following may result in the loss of Handshake account privileges.

Students with accommodations or accessibility concerns should contact SNHU Career Services. (Online Students: engagecareer@snhu.edu / Campus Students: careerdevelopment@snhu.edu)

Account Access: Each Handshake account is for use by SNHU students and alumni only. Students and alumni should not share their login information or allow other individuals to submit documents under their account.

Personal Information: It is the responsibility of both students and alumni to take precautions when submitting personal information, interviewing, and accepting any type of position. Applicants should never provide their birth date, social security number, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to opportunities online.

Professional Conduct: All students and alumni are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner throughout their job search process. This includes providing truthful and accurate information in their Handshake account and/or documents uploaded to their profile as well as communicating with employers, Career Services staff, and fellow students in a professional and respectful manner. Additionally, this includes being timely in communications, polite, and considerate. Inappropriate behavior may result in the student’s Handshake account being deactivated or reported to SNHU Community Standards.

Event Conduct: All students and alumni are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner while at all career events. Space for events is limited, so if a student is unable to attend an event they had registered for, the student is expected to cancel their registration on Handshake and/or communicate directly with the event organizer.

Student Statement of Responsibility: A student’s responsibility includes:

• Providing accurate information on majors, minors, GPA, and employment eligibility
• Providing current and reliable information for SNHU Career Services and employers
• Responding in a professional and timely manner when communicating with SNHU Career Services and employers
• Adhering to on-campus interview schedules if applicable
• Thoroughly researching organizations prior to interviewing and accepting positions
• Notifying SNHU Career Services immediately if you encounter questionable practices or irregularities in the employment process (Online Students: engagecareer@snhu.edu / Campus Students: careerdevelopment@snhu.edu)

Disclaimer: SNHU Career Services reserves the right to exclude any employer from recruiting activities and to edit, delete, or refuse any employer profile or job posting at any time. The posting of an opportunity on our databases should not be considered an endorsement of the organization posting or the positions posted.

Our offices make every effort to research employers and employment opportunities that are posted in Handshake and to prepare students for the search and interview process. However, it is the student’s responsibility to perform their due diligence to research and validate the employer and any offers extended. All parties involved are encouraged to utilize discretion and sound judgment prior to entering into an agreement with an employer.

Recommendations for students when searching for employment opportunities:

• Disregard positions that require students to pay any funds upfront as a part of the hiring process. SNHU Career Services does not allow these positions on Handshake. Never wire funds via Western Union, Money Gram, or any other service.
• View the company website to ensure it is a legitimate site.
• Check to ensure the contact email is coming from a company email address, not Yahoo, Gmail, etc.
• Never cash a Postal Order or Money Order, even from the U.S. post office, and send part of the proceeds to a third party. This is a common scam utilizing forged documents, and the student will be responsible for the full amount of the money order.
• Never give out financial information (bank account number, social security number, etc.) as part of applying for a job.
• Speak with your career advisor if you have any questions before, during, or after your interview process.
• Investigate further if a position seems too good to be true.

If you have questions or concerns with any of the above policies and procedures, please contact SNHU Career Services. (Online Students: engagecareer@snhu.edu / Campus Students: careerdevelopment@snhu.edu)

• Review this helpful Application Process list.
• First, you must create an account with login.gov.
  • login.gov is a service that offers secure and private online access to government programs, such as federal benefits, services and applications. With a login.gov account, you can sign into multiple government websites with the same email address and password.
• Next, create your USAJobs profile.
  • Once your account is created and your USAJobs profile is complete, you can search & apply for jobs!
• Watch How To Apply To Federal Jobs Video.

• Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under:
  • Duties and Qualifications
  • How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable)
  • How You Will be Evaluated
• Make sure you have the required experience and/or education before you apply. Hiring agencies use the job announcement to describe the job and the required qualifications, including:
  • Level and amount of experience
  • Education
  • Training

• The federal government does not have a standard job application. Your resume is your application.
• Hiring agencies use the job announcement to describe the job and list the required qualifications and responsibilities.
• After applying, the hiring agency uses the information in your resume to verify if you have the required qualifications stated in the job announcement.
• Learn more here!

• The federal government offers unique hiring paths to help hire individuals that represent our diverse society.
• Learn more about each hiring path and your eligibility!

• Students can browse career events nationwide and virtually hosted by various federal agencies through the USAJOBS Events calendar!