Resources

Handshake

Handshake is Northwestern Career Advancement's platform for career activities (events, information sessions, workshops) and job and internship opportunities. For more information on utilizing the Handshake platform, please visit the NCA's Tips for Using Handshake Effectively.

NCA Career Guide (PDF)

The NCA Career Guide (PDF) is your go-to resource for information on networking, exploring careers, the job/internship search, resume samples, cover letter writing, and more.

International Student Career Planning Guide (PDF)

The International Student Career Planning Guide (PDF) provides tips and advice on how to navigate the U.S. job internship search process and helpful Northwestern resources. This guide is a joint collaboration between Northwestern Career Advancement, Engineering Career Development, Medill Career Services, School of Communication – EPICS, Chicago Field Studies, and the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS).

U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information, including annual rankings of Best Colleges and Best Graduate Schools.  To access U.S. News & World Report, login to Handshake. Navigate to Northwestern Career Center. From there, click on Resources>Northwestern Student Resources.

Daybook

Daybook is the leading job search resource for political, policy, nonprofit and remote jobs. To access Daybook, login to Handshake. Navigate to Northwestern Career Center. From there, click on Resources>Northwestern Student Resources.

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