GRADUATE STUDENTS
Laney Graduate School
The LGS Professional Development and Career Planning (PDCP) office is the primary career support office for Laney Graduate Students. This office offers career coaching, workshops, and online platforms specifically tailored to Laney master’s and PhD students.
In addition, Career and Professional Development (CPD) offer support and resources that can be helpful to LGS students.
Handshake is CPD’s system to search for jobs and internships and register for employer-hosted informational and recruiting events. Over 40% of Handshake’s job and internship listings are for graduate students.
All active Laney graduate students have access to Handshake.
> Visit emory.joinhandshake.com
> Click the STUDENT LOGIN button
> Login using your Emory NetID and password
Note: if you are unable to log in using the “Emory Students” tab, please do not create a new account—email your name and student ID number to cpd@emory.edu.
LGS Master’s students (Computer Science, Data Science, Economics)
As an LGS student, you have access to a wide range of career events through Career and Professional Development (CPD) — including Career Fairs, Industry Networking Nights, and exclusive employer-hosted info sessions. These events are a great way to build connections, explore industries, and discover opportunities tailored to where you’re headed.
Browse and register for upcoming events on Handshake, your go-to hub for everything career-related.
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
The Office of Career Services at the School of Nursing is the primary career support office for School of Nursing students. They offer a variety of services such as:
- Connecting with recruiters from across the country
- Guidance for resume and cover letter writing
- Teaching effective job search and networking strategies
- Demonstrating successful interviewing techniques
- Conducting mock interview sessions
All active nursing students have access to Handshake.
> Visit emory.joinhandshake.com
> Click the STUDENT LOGIN button
> Login using your Emory NetID and password
Note: if you are unable to log in using the “Emory Students” tab, please do not create a new account—email your name and student ID number to cpd@emory.edu.
Nursing students can discuss resume, CV, cover letter, interview strategies and techniques, job search process, and other career-related issues with The Office of Career Services at the School of Nursing.
Schedule an individual appointment on Handshake.
As an Nell Hodgson Woodruff nursing student, you have access to a wide range of career events through Career and Professional Development (CPD) — including Career Fairs and Industry Networking Nights.
Career Services hosts Information Sessions each semester with nurse recruiters from Emory Healthcare and other healthcare organizations.
Other strategic career programming includes resume workshops and mock interviews. Networking events such as speed networking are coordinated by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at the School of Nursing. Check out Handshake for upcoming information sessions!
Candler School of Theology
Career Services at the Candler School of Theology is the primary career support office for Candler students.
All active Candler students have access to Handshake.
> Visit emory.joinhandshake.com
> Click the STUDENT LOGIN button
> Login using your Emory NetID and password
Note: if you are unable to log in using the “Emory Students” tab, please do not create a new account—email your name and student ID number to cpd@emory.edu.
1-on-1 Appointments & Office Hours are offered through Career Services.
Meet with your Graduate School or Career Center
The followings schools do not receive access to the CPD’s services, resources, or Handshake system. Connect with the Career Services office of your respective school or college down below.
- Goizueta Business School – Graduate Career Management Center (search for the career planning office by your degree program)
- Rollins School of Public Health – Office of Career Development
- School of Law – Center for Professional Development & Career Strategy
- School of Medicine – EmoryDOCS: Career Advising for Medical Students
- School of Medicine – Office of Postdoctoral and Mentored Trainee Education (OPMTE) Career and Professional Development
- Division of Physical Therapy – School of Medicine
- Physician Assistant Program – School of Medicine
- Emory Genetic Counseling Training Program – School of Medicine
- Master of Medical Science Program in Anesthesiology – School of Medicine
- Emory Continuing Education Healthcare Programs – Healthcare
If you’re unsure which office supports your program, we recommend checking your school’s website or reaching out to your academic advisor or program coordinator for help connecting to the right resource.
The schools can still use Handshake’s Open Network to view public jobs and events. Follow the instructions on how to create an account on Handshake’s Open Network:
Handshake Open Network Access for Graduate Students
Please do not request an account through our office, as we are unable to grant access and your account will be rejected and blocked.
How to Create a Handshake Account Without a School Affiliation
- Go to go to the Handshake login page and enter your email
- Next, click the “Continue without a school” link to proceed with the registration process.
- Choose Your Login Method
- Continue with Email: Create a password to log in with your email.
- Sign in with Google or Apple: Skip the email/password setup by logging in with your Google or Apple account. Click the Sign in with Google
or Sign in with Apple button on the registration page, follow the prompts, and your account will be automatically created.
