Career Development Office

Career planning doesn’t start senior year—it starts day one. North Park’s Career Development Office supports you from your first class through your career journey, even after graduation.
We help you connect your academic experience with your professional goals—during college and beyond.

Handshake

North Park students and alumni have free access to Handshake, a career platform for jobs, internships, and networking opportunities.

  • Students and recent grads: Log in with your North Park email and password
  • New alumni: Create an account to get started

With Handshake, you can:

  • Find jobs, internships, volunteer, and experiential learning opportunities
  • Upload your resume and cover letters
  • Connect with employers at virtual and in-person events
Join Handshake

For undergraduate students


Get the most out of your time at North Park with personalized support, resources, and career exploration from your first year to graduation.

 

For graduate students


Whether you’re advancing in your field or making a career change, we offer tools and guidance tailored to your professional path, including career mapping to plan your next steps, job search strategies to position your skills and expand your network, resume reviews with access to templates and guides, and interview preparation through mock interviews and employer research tips.

 

For alumni


North Park alumni have lifelong access to career services. You’re also invited to give back by mentoring students, offering internships, or sharing your career story.

 

For employers


Partner with us to connect with talented students and alumni. We offer customized opportunities to engage with North Park’s diverse and driven community.

 

For parents and families


You play a vital role in your student’s career development. We offer resources to help you support their job search and decision-making process.

 

For faculty and staff


Help students succeed by integrating career development into your courses, mentoring interns, or collaborating with us on workshops and events.

Contact

Office of Career Development
Nancy and G. Timothy Johnson Center for Science and Community Life
5141 N. Christiana Ave., 1st floor
Chicago, IL 60625

careers@northpark.edu
(773) 244-5704