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 Handshakeâ„¢. 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
Career Services
Your Pathway to Purpose: Career, Wellness, and Community Support
National University is proud to be one of only 13 organizations awarded the Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program (VSTAGP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs. With a $500,000 grant and an additional $500,000 in-kind match, this initiative is designed to empower veterans, military spouses, and caregivers as they transition into high-demand civilian careers. Through the NU Veteran 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 like the San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence, Hiring Our Heroes, and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, NU ensures that participants are connected to meaningful career pathways in cybersecurity, IT, K-12 education, and beyond. With targeted job placement support, skills training, and holistic wellness services, we provide the tools needed for long-term career and life success.
As a veteran-founded institution, NU is deeply committed to supporting those who have served. Whether you are seeking career advancement, mental health resources, or a strong community of fellow military-connected individuals, the NU Veteran Center is here to help. Connect with us today and take the next step toward your future.