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Take Charge of Your Future
The Career Services guides and inspires University of Minnesota Crookston students to take charge of their personal and career development, from their initial days on campus to graduation and beyond. Our office creates a supportive “University-to-Career" community of faculty, staff, advisers, and parents, by inspiring students to lead lives with a purpose by using their talents and strengths in social, financial, physical, career and community well-being.
All are Welcome!
Our office helps all students & alums from any major with their journey toward future careers.
Let's get started - Make an Appointment
![Please join us for the 2024 Career & Internship Fair - Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Take advantage of the different levels of employer engagement options. From visiting with employers and Graduate schools at the fair, to value added programs such as panels, interviewing and a chance to gain VIP access to the Career Champions Luncheon there will be many options for students to take particpate in!](/sites/crk.umn.edu/files/2024-06/2024-career-fair-banner-joinus2.png)
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Questions ?
Nan Thurston
(218) 281-8557
Resources For Your Career Journey
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Handshake
- What can you do with Handshake?
- Apply for a job
- Find career events such as: job fairs, informational events on-campus, interviews, and internships
- Register for virtual fairs
- Upload your resume
- Connect with Alumni
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MyCareerManagement
MyCareerManagement is a tool to help students check their progress towards career success. It offers actionable steps you can take to get prepared for life after your undergraduate degree, whether that's in a full-time job, graduate school, or another path.
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Career Closet
The Career Closet is a program that provides students with access to professional attire that they can wear to job interviews, career fairs, and other professional events. The goal of this program is to help students present themselves in the best possible light and increase their chances of landing a job or internship!
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InterviewPrep
Use InterviewPrep to get practice interviewing. Choose questions sets and respond via webcam. InterviewPrep video captures can be viewed by you and/or shared with a career counselor for feedback.
CONTACT OUR DEPARTMENT
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm