Online career workshops
These workshops are a great way to gather basic career information at a time that is convenient to you. If you need additional assistance schedule an individual appointment with a career counselor by calling 612-625-3339.
Résumés, CVs, and cover letters
- Résumé writing
Get an overview of what to include on your résumé and inside tips for making your skills stand out to employers. - Curriculum vitae
writing
Get tips for writing your own curriculum vitae. - Cover Letters and
References
Get tips for writing your cover letter and reference list. - Professional portfolios
Professional portfolios are a great way to show employers your skills during an interview. Learn how to create one and how to use it effectively in an interview.
Interviewing
- Interviewing
Learn what you can do before, during, and after an interview to increase your odds of landing a great job or internship. - Phone interviews
Get tips for navigating those tricky phone interviews including what to expect and how to make the best impression when you are not face-to-face with an employer.
Job fair tips
- Job fair success for undergraduate students
| Job fair success
for graduate students
Learn how to prepare for a job fair and how to introduce yourself to employers. Also, gain tips for following up after the fair to increase your chances of securing a job.
Job search strategies
- Job and
internship search
Learn about tools and strategies that will help you find jobs or internships in your field of interest. - Networking
Approximately 75 percent of jobs are never advertised. Learn how to network effectively so that you can find out about these unadvertised positions. - Mastering the federal
application process
The U.S. government is a huge employer of all majors but its job and internship application process can be time-consuming and laborious. Learn the language and tips to navigate this opportunity-rich system. - GLBT job and
internship search
Learn ways to find the right job for you: researching GLBT-friendly employers, being out or not in the application process, being yourself on the job. - Networking for
international students
Tips on how to establish contacts, present your professional assets, cultivate relationships, and navigate the cultural expectations of U.S. employment culture. -
Professional Associations
Professional associations exist for virtually every industry area. Find out more about professional associations, why you might join, and where to find them. -
Career Services for Student Veterans and Service Members
Find resources available on campus for student veterans and service members.
Salary Negotiation
- Salary negotiation
Learn the dos and don'ts of salary negotiation as well as ways to research salary statistics by job type and geographical location.
Graduate/professional school
- Graduate school
planning
Learn about the graduate school application process including timeline, tips on how to select a school, and what makes a successful application for admission. - Writing effective
personal statements
Having a well-written personal statement is critical for graduate school admissions. Learn great tips for creating a good quality first draft. - The law school application
Learn about the law school application process including timeline, tips on how to select a school, and what makes a successful application for admission.
Transitioning to employment
- Transitioning from student
to professional
Your first job after graduating from college can be a big adjustment. Get tips on how to ensure success in this first experience.
Careers in Consulting
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Careers
in Consulting: Moderated Panel Discussion
Panelists represented consulting industries across U of M colleges (i.e. Business/Financial, IT/Engineering, Social/Human Service, etc) and their companies ranged in size from fortune 500 to an private consultant.
October 2009