An updated version of the Career Development Handbook is now available. This resource is an excellent tool for faculty and advisors to assist their students through the many steps of developing their careers. The handbook includes step-by-step instructions, templates, worksheets, and resources for the following topics: four-year planning informational interviewing career readiness skills career exploration resume development cover letter writing […]
Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college-educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management… Career readiness is key to ensuring successful entrance into the workforce. Career readiness is the foundation upon which a successful career is launched. Career readiness is, quite simply, the new career currency (NACE, 2021). […]
Are you interested in connecting your students to a local employer to discuss industry trends, insights on the hiring process, skills and competencies required for success, and internship & employment opportunities? Connect with the Career Development Center by completing this Employer Presentation Request! According to EAB, 70% of jobs are obtained through networking and 80% of jobs are never officially advertised. […]
Writing Position Descriptions & Using Handshake to Recruit Student Employees A training for supervisors of student employees Wednesday, August 30 | 9-10 am | Hosted on Zoom URL: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/97033873189 | Meeting ID: 970 3387 3189 Developing an accurate and welcoming position description is an integral part of the hiring process. They’re used to hook job seekers and create interest in […]
Looking for student employees for 2023-24? Register for this event on Handshake! The 2022 On-Campus Job Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6 from 11 am to 1 pm on the campus mall – the rain site will be the CMU Ballroom. This event is an excellent way to connect with students looking for on-campus employment. To participate, you must […]