Learn more about accessing recent graduate and alumni career services
Access tailored career advice, job search strategies, and networking opportunities to launch or advance your career.
Career Support Services at WSU
Recent alumni can access full career support services as if they were current students! That means you can make appointments (virtual or in-person) with career coaches for:
- feedback on your career search
- resume or cover letter review
- interview preparation
Full services are offered up to 6 months post-graduation. Schedule your appointment through Handshake or contact us at ascc@wsu.edu or 509-335-6000 for support.
Handshake
Did you know you can continue to use Handshake as an alumnus? Use the platform to search for entry level positions, research 650k+ employers, or join professional development events hosted by leading companies. You can also register for upcoming Career Expos (virtual and in-person) near you!
You lose access to your WSU email and SSO method 6 months after you graduate, BUT there are two ways you can retain your WSU access to Handshake:
- Before you lose access to your WSU email, log in to Handshake and add your pesonal email to your account. Once this is complete, you’ll be able to use your pesonal email to log in
- If you’ve already lost access to your WSU email – no worries!
- Create a new account using your personal email and the name you were enrolled at WSU under
- request to join WSU as your school
Our student employment team will have to manually approve these requests, so it may take some time, but once we verify your alumni status, we’ll grant you access to all the same things you had as a student.
For questions about account access, please email studentjobs@wsu.edu.
Engage with the WSU Alumni Association
Unlock the benefits of engaging with the WSU Alumni Association–from networking opportunities, mentorship, and professional development to lifelong friendships, volunteer opportunities, and showcasing your school pride – there is something for all Cougs to gain.
Cougs Connect
Cougs Connect provides the opportunity to network with Cougs nationwide. The platform offers so many different features – alumni directory, career consulting, mentorship opportunities, job board, Coug-connected business directory, groups, and so much more! Cougs Connect is free and exclusively for Cougs!
