Register for UNIV 320 to pursue career-related experiences or UNIV 420 to develop your job search strategy.
Top 5 ways Mason graduates got their jobs
| 1. | Internships turned into a permanent position |
| 2. | Job search websites (LinkedIn, Indeed, Idealist, etc.) |
| 3. | Informal networking (friends, family, co-worker, alumni, word-of-mouth) |
| 4. | Company or organization's own website |
| 5. | Formal networking events (career fair, workshop, employer event, club or organization event) |
Use Handshake to find jobs and internships
Handshake is Mason’s job search platform for on-campus, part-time, work-study, internship, and full-time jobs. You can find thousands of opportunities in Handshake at any time.
- Find opportunities with on-campus employers, startups, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and more.
- Once your profile is complete, Handshake will show you internships and jobs that match your major, interests, and skills.
- Employers message students with event invites, interview requests, and other opportunities.
Get started now
An account has already been created for you. Follow these steps to log in:
- Go to Handshake
- Select the blue George Mason Students button
- Log in using your Mason Net ID and password
If you have issues logging into Handshake, call 703-993-2370 or email us at careers@gmu.edu
Search, save, and apply for jobs in Handshake
Apply for positions with upcoming interviews
Using Handshake to find On-Campus Interviews
- Log in to Handshake
- Go to "Jobs"
- Select “All filters”
- Under “Job Type” select “Interviewing on Campus” to view schedules and apply!
Benefits
- Interview dates are prescheduled. You will be able to sign up for an interview immediately or you will be notified soon after applying if you have been selected.
- Interviews take place on the Fairfax campus or virtually. You will save time and money not having to travel to the employer's office location to interview.
- Employers who make the effort to come to campus to interview love hiring Mason students and alumni!
More ways to find jobs and internships
- Make connections to create your own Career Advisory Board
- Join your peers in student organizations related to your career field
- Ask your professors about job or internship opportunities
- Connect with Mason alumni who share your career interests and have a career conversation with them
- Use job search sites specific to your career field
- Attend career fairs and employer events
- Get advice from Interstride on finding an international job:
- Log into Interstride with your Mason email address and Net ID.
- Select the "Jobs" tab.
- Select the "Country Insights" tab.
- Search for and select a specific country in the list to access resources.
Beware of job scams
- Identifying and Avoiding Fraudulent Jobs / Employers (PDF)
- Examples of fraudulent job offers received as phishing email (PDF)
- Learn about known phishing attempts at Mason