Welcome to Career Services! We offer career exploration and job search assistance to students and alumni. We help students define career goals through computerized assessments & career exploration activities. Our center also offers the Career & Technical Education Assistance Program (CTEAP) to provide assistance to students facing significant barriers to education and/or employment.
Career Services also offers students and alumni Handshake - the #1 platform to connect job and internship seekers to employers! The system offers online resume reviews, local and national job postings, and students the ability to post their resumes for employer consideration. Click on "Handshake" in our Career Tools section below to learn more!
Upcoming Career Services Signature Events
Additional Resources
The Textbook Assistance Program (TAP) is a free textbook loan program for students currently enrolled at CSN. Textbooks are distributed on a first come, first served basis and some textbooks may not be available, but students may check out multiple texts each semester.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY):
- Must be a CSN Student
- The student must be enrolled in the class they're requesting the books for (Cannot be on a waiting list)
- Must have Handshake Account activated joinhandshake.com
Please visit https://tinyurl.com/TAPapp24-25 to apply for the Textbook Assistance Program.
The application is currently closed and will reopen for the Spring Semester on January 2nd, 2025.
Handshake
WELCOME TO HANDSHAKE!
Handshake is the #1 way for students to connect with employers when searching for jobs or internships and now CSN students are a part of Handshake's large network of resources! CSN students are encouraged to complete their Handshake profiles by logging into https://www.joinhandshake.com. Please feel free to reach out to any of the individuals below via email if you have any questions or concerns about getting started with Handshake.
5 Easy Steps to activate your account
- Login to your GoCSN Account
- Click on the Handshake Tile
- Select College of Southern Nevada
- Use your CSN STUDENT log-in credentials
- Fill out your profile, upload resume, and apply to jobs/internships
How to schedule an appointment in Handshake:
- Access your account through GoCSN Handshake Tile or joinhandshake.com
- Click on the upper right-hand corner (Career Center)
- Select schedule a New Appointment
- Choose a category (ex. Resume Review)
- Schedule an appointment!
We’ll see you on Handshake!
Handshake is now available for you to book your appointment!
North Las Vegas| 8am-5pm | Monday-Friday
Dr. Jonathan Wright
Jihan Ahmad
Janet Peralta
Ruth Robles
Shontai Banks
Charleston| 8am-5pm | Monday-Friday
Aaron Hyman
Wendy Seneme
Ariana De La Torre
Henderson| 8am-5pm | Monday-Friday
Alicia Kalkreuth
Virginia Gamboa
Career Services focuses on employment needs for currently enrolled students and alumni. Employer services can be provided at any of our campus locations, free of charge.
- Job Postings
- Job Fairs
- Internship Assistance
Qualifications for the Employer
Employers must have an appropriate business license, a Federal Tax Identification Number, an unemployment insurance account and workers compensation number. All job announcements must be in compliance with Fair Labor Standards to be approved for posting.
Employers must not charge a fee to applicants.
Job Postings
Employers can post positions on Handshake. Please contact Career Services if you experience difficulty setting up an employer account at 702-651-5089.
Internships
Employers are encouraged to post internships on Handshake. Staff will help with linkages to the applicable CSN programs, match students to your business environment and provide guidance to students involved in your company’s internship program.
Career Fairs
Job fairs are offered at various campuses throughout the year. Please contact one of our offices if your company would like to participate in specialized job fairs or to be added to our mailing list.
- Access to computers for self-directed job search activities
- Career Guidance
- Career & Technical Education Assistance Program (CTE)
- Resume Critiquing
- Textbook Assistance Program (TAP)
- Internet Listing of Employment Opportunities on Handshake
- Employment referrals for qualified individuals
- Workshops in Resume Writing, Job Seeking & Employment Decision Making Skills
- Employment Events and Job Fairs
- Free career assessments through Typefocus V7 (see the Career Tools tab above)
- Student and Alumni Access to Employment, Internships, Document Review, and Staff Appointments
TypeFocus
Students requesting Career Advisement are required to complete the TypeFocus V7 assessments prior to scheduling an appointment. Please email Career Services at Career.Services@csn.edu if you have any questions. The passcode to unlock your free access is CSN1971. If you would like additional guidance or assistance with the completed assessment, we recommend meeting with a Senior Specialist from the Career Services department. Please see hours and contact information below to schedule an appointment.
Handshake is now available for you to book your appointment!
North Las Vegas| 8am-5pm | Monday-Friday
Dr. Jonathan Wright
Jihan Ahmad
Janet Peralta
Ruth Robles
Shontai Banks
Charleston| 8am-5pm | Monday-Friday
Aaron Hyman
Wendy Seneme
Ariana De La Torre
Henderson| 8am-5pm | Monday-Friday
Alicia Kalkreuth
Virginia Gamboa
Career Services Hours and Contact Information
Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm (Closed Holidays)
Charleston Campus
702-651-5089
Modular Building 9
Near Building K
North Las Vegas Campus
702-651-4700
Main Building
E Wing - Room 122
Henderson Campus
702-651-3174
U127
Student Union Area
Handshake is now available for you to book your appointment!
5 Easy Steps to activate your account
- Login to your GoCSN Account
- Click on the Handshake Tile
- Select College of Southern Nevada
- Use your CSN STUDENT log-in credentials
- Fill out your profile, upload resume, and apply to jobs/internships
How to schedule an appointment in Handshake:
- Access your account through GoCSN Handshake Tile or joinhandshake.com
- Click on the upper right-hand corner (Career Center)
- Select schedule a New Appointment
- Choose a category (ex. Resume Review)
- Schedule an appointment!
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