St. Cloud State University

Careers in Business

What HCOB can do for you?

Business graduates are needed in every kind of organization - whether it's a high-tech firm, government office, hospital, school, small business or Fortune 500 company.

• More than 92% of available graduates find full-time or part-time employment in a related field.
• Employers such as Target Corporation in Minneapolis and ING Direct in St. Cloud hire many graduates from the HCoB.
• Common fields of employment include loan officers, accountants and managers and even self-employed people, graphic designers and marketing directors.

Your degree will serve as a great foundation for an exciting, dynamic and rewarding career.  With a combination of real-world applications and fundamental theories of sound business, you will succeed in a technologically and globally diverse world.

If you have questions about your resume, mock interviews, job fairs or more, take a look at how Career Services can help.

Career Development Activities and Courses

• COB 311, Career Essentials I. This one credit course is offered fall and spring semesters and helps students develop job searching and networking skills as well as business and dining etiquette.
• MKTG 333, Business Communication Strategies. This advanced writing course helps students develop the writing and presentation skills they will need to succeed in today’s workplace.
• Career Day—Every fall semester, the HCoB sponsors a career fair with roughly 100 employers, so students can learn about career opportunities and find internships and entry level positions.
• Minnesota State University Career and Internship Fair
• Job Shadow Videos—To learn more about careers in business, watch the following job shadow videos posted on the SCSU's YouTube channel.
  • Public Accountant (7 minutes)
  • Media Buyer (7 minutes)

Internships

The HCoB Internship Program provides assistance to both employers and students who are interested in the internship process.  Internships are an important tool used by the College of Business to help prepare our students to make the transition from the classroom to the work place.

Tips & Suggestions

• How to Prepare for the Job Fair - and impress employers! (9 minute video from Career Services)
• Job Interview Tips (2 minute video from About.com)
• How to Prepare for Career Day (.pdf)
• Proper Behavior in the Workplace (.pdf)
• Professional Dress for Women (.pdf)
• Professional Dress for Men (.pdf)