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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.

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.

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 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 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.

Case Questions Interactive is an interview preparation resource that includes math drills, interactive cases, and more. To access Case Questions Interactive, login to Handshake. Navigate to Northwestern Career Center. From there, click on Resources>Northwestern Student Resources.

Career Insider (Vault) is the world's leading source of Career Intelligence. It will make your efforts at researching employers, industries, and career subjects infinitely easier and more efficient.

Enhance Your Career- Northwestern Alumni Association has the career resources and the network to support you, whether you're looking for an event, expert advice, or a valuable career connection.

Mergent Intellect is a flexible web-based application that offers access to business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, and industry profiles for private and public U.S and international companies.