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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 “College-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.

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Find a job at UMN
We have career opportunities for recent graduates

Handshake
Your best system-wide resource for jobs, internships, and alumni connections. Sign up for & attend events. Search for internships, co-ops, & full-time jobs. Research organizations.

Work-Study & Non Work-Study
Qualify for Work-Study? Apply now, it's a great addition to your resume!

Jobs and Internships
Employers looking for direct exposure to UMC Graduates and students seeking Off-Campus jobs

YOU@UMN
Your personalized digital platform to connect to online tools and campus resources to help support your goals to Succeed, Thrive, and Matter at the University of Minnesota.

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The Student Success Center offers a variety of workshops to engage your students while you are away-Request Workshop

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Contact Nan Thurston, Director
218-281-8557
umccareer@umn.edu

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For Students- Designing Lives, Not Careers.

Life. Career. Balance. Much like a large ship who needs some help coming into dock, we are here to support your goals as you navigate your career search.

Graduate School Information - Thinking about Graduate school? Planning to take the GRE? Sign up for a GRE study group this semester! Led by Kelsey Torgerson, these study sessions will teach you what to expect from the test, how to find and use GRE resources, and ways to keep yourself accountable. We'll cover techniques and strategies to conquer all three sections - quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, and analytical writing. We will meet for an hour every other week (in person or Zoom options available), and we hope to begin at the beginning of February. If interested, please fill out this interest form by Friday, January 28th. If you have any questions, please contact Kelsey Torgerson (kwatkins@crk.umn.edu)!
Getting into Grad School: 5 Steps to Admission - https://www.phds.me/resources/getting-into-grad-school/ A guidebook walking students step-by-step through the grad school admissions process and providing tips to improve their chances of getting into their dream program. Choosing the right program and getting accepted might seem like the challenging part. But behind the scenes, research, planning, and staying organized significantly increases your odds of getting accepted into your top-choice program.
Interview Stream - Use Interview Stream to get practice interviewing. Choose questions or question sets and respond via webcam.InterviewStream video captures can be viewed by you and/or shared with a career counselor for feedback.
YOU@UMN - YOU@UMN is built to align with on-campus health and wellness programs and resources and is divided into three main categories: Succeed—academic success and career preparedness; Thrive—physical and mental health; and Matter—sense of purpose and connection to campus.
Tips for your Online Image - Make sure your online image helps, not hurts, your job search.
Handshake - (formerly GoldPASS) - Download the Mobile Version Apple Store Link or Google Play Store Link

Apply for a job
Find career events such as: job fairs-informational events-on campus interviews -internships
Register for virtual fairs
Upload your resume
Connect with Alumni

CareerOneStop - Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. Put together a successful job search with resources on resumes, interviewing, networking, and finding job openings.
University of Minnesota Jobs - We have career opportunities for recent graduates!
Local Jobs and Internships - Sometimes we get direct requests from employers for our students! Use your crk.umn.edu email to check it out. Your career or internship may be waiting for you to take action!
Work-Study and Non-Work-Study (On-Campus Jobs) - Work-study is an opportunity for on-campus employment. Most students find work-study to be a convenient way to earn money while going to school. If you are not eligible for work-study, you may find on-campus employment or off-campus employment that is not considered part of a financial aid package.
Projects from the Maroon and Gold Network - What are Projects? Projects are short-term, professional experiences, like a micro-internship. They can take place at any time, anywhere and typically last between 5-40 hours and are completed within one week to one month. The specific schedule will be determined between the Project poster and the Project recipient. Students or new graduates seeking a Project can explore different industries, gain new skills, and make important career connections.

Resources for Multicultural Students

Check out the Career Services Job & Internship Bulletin Board in Sargeant Student Center for the most up-to-date opportunities.

Major Exploration and Career Planning - Know yourself. Explore Options. Get Focused. Take Action.

Undecided on a Major? Not a problem.

What Can I Do With My Major?
Career and Education Explorer / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov) - What kinds of jobs can I do? The Career and Education Explorer lets you explore a wide range of occupations and related education in a single easy-to-use online tool. Find wages, demand, job opportunities, and more.
Career Development Process- Stage 1: Know yourself Stage 2: Explore your options Stage 3: Get Focused Stage 4: Take Action
Career Videos (Candid Career) Short video advice from graduates in your field.
Work Smart & Start Smart: Salary Negotiation for Women - Learn how to research your target salary, highlight your accomplishments and find the right words — and the confidence — to negotiate for better benefits and pay. Sign up for a facilitator-guided virtual workshop or use our Work Smart Online e-learning tool, which takes less than two hours to complete and can be done at your own pace — both are free!
Career Webinars and Podcasts A variety of webinars for alumni and students to build knowledge and advance their careers. Although not exhaustive, it’s an extensive list of resources that will help you develop and achieve your career goals.

Career Search Resources

Handshake - Handshake is for college students like you looking for an internship or job that opens the door to a fulfilling career.
MN CareerForce Exploration Tool - What kinds of jobs can I do? The Career and Education Explorer lets you explore a wide range of occupations and related education in a single easy-to-use online tool. Find wages, demand, job opportunities, and more.
Career & Internship Search Resources: What is an internship, what does it require, and how do you make the most of it?
Match Jobs to Experience - The Match Jobs to Experience (JobSTAT) data tool lets you enter the title of a job you've done, and get a list of other jobs you can do with that experience. Then select job openings, typical wages, and training options.
Learn to Network - The best way to learn about a career is to talk to someone who’s actually in it every day! Audacious Move Tip: After you’ve found connections from your friends, family, and research on industry, contact them to schedule a brief face-to-face or phone informational interview.
LinkedIn
Employment Links
Job Search Guide - The guide from DEED provides the sound insights and practical advice you need to plan and launch a successful job search.

COMPANIES THAT ARE HIRING

Find the latest information on companies and industries that are in demand.

National Association of Colleges and Employers Covid-19 Poll- NACE has conducted a poll on how employers and colleges are adapting their plans and operations in response to the pandemic. Learn how employers are responding to hiring, revoking employment offers, recruiting and onboarding at it relates to the class of 2020.

500 Companies Hiring Students on GoldPass powered Handshake Right N

Who’s Freezing Hiring - (Candor) Tracks information specific company and industry updates and report what your company’s doing.

Who is Hiring Now? Linked Blog, list of companies hiring

100 Companies For Remote Jobs (Forbes)

List of Companies Hiring Interns (Why GitHub?)

Resources for Job Seekers in the 2020 Economy (SalesLoft)

Coronavirus Job Search Advice (LinkedIn)

Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviews

Document Thumbnail	Document Type
	Cover Letter (Anatomy)
	Resume (General 1)
	Resume (General 2)
	Resume (Skeleton)

THE ATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS SEEK ON STUDENTS’ RESUMES

ATTRIBUTE	PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS
Ability to work in a team	81.0%
Problem-solving skills	79.0%
Analytical/quantitative skills	76.1%
Communication skills (verbal)	73.2%
Communication skills (written)	72.7%
Initiative	67.8%
Leadership	67.8%
Technical skills	67.8%
Flexibility/adaptability	65.9%
Strong work ethic	65.4%
Computer skills	59.0%
Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)	57.6%
Detail-oriented	56.1%
Organizational ability	39.0%
Creativity	29.8%
Strategic planning skills	28.3%
Friendly/outgoing personality	25.9%
Entrepreneurial skills/risk-taker	19.5%
Tactfulness	17.6%
Fluency in a foreign language	3.4%

Source: Job Outlook 2021 Spring Update, National Association of Colleges and Employers

PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS TOP ATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS SEEK ON RESUMES

ATTRIBUTE	% OF RESPONDENTS SEEKING FOR CLASS OF 2022	% OF RESPONDENTS SEEKING FOR CLASS OF 2021
Problem-solving skills	85.5%	79.0%
Analytical/quantitative skills	78.6%	76.1%
Ability to work in a team	76.3%	81.0%
Communication skills (written)	73.3%	72.7%
Initiative	72.5%	67.8%
Strong work ethic	71.0%	65.4%
Technical skills	64.9%	67.8%
Flexibility/adaptability	63.4%	65.9%
Detail-oriented	62.6%	56.1%
Leadership	60.3%	67.8%
Communication skills (verbal)	58.8%	73.2%
Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)	56.5%	57.6%

Source: Job Outlook 2022 and Job Outlook 2021, National Association of Colleges and Employers

To help you succeed on your job hunt, we explain exactly how to write a good resume following basic steps, and provide detailed examples along the way:

Choose the best resume format
List your contact information
Write a winning resume introduction
Highlight your relevant work experience
Create a clear education section
Add relevant skills for the job. Does your resume address the requirements stated for the position?
Tie in key certifications, awards, & honors
Pick the ideal resume layout
Write a matching cover letter
Proofread your resume

Form

Please, please, please keep your resume on one page! Choose a form/style that is aesthetically-pleasing to you, and easy to read. Play around with the placement and titles of each section. Utilize shading, spacing and underlining to draw the readers’ eyes to particular words, phrases and roles. The white space on your resume is as important as the content.While some fields tend to be flexible about resume formats from potential candidates, others remain quite traditional. Take note of your roles of interest, and do a bit of research to learn more about company culture. We strongly encourage you to preview the resume samples available on the Career Services website for assistance, but there are many templates that are useful.

Formatting

When selecting a resume font (and there should only be ONE), please keep in mind the industry(ies) that you’re applying to. Maintain consistent formatting throughout your resume. Make use of the list of action verbs available on our resume guide to put forth a detailed and concise description of your roles and activities. Prioritize, consolidate, and cut when necessary. After completion, proofread for spelling AND grammatical errors.

Fun

Last, but not least, have fun! There is no one way to create a resume, so feel free to explore formats, styles and fonts

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