Career Center

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Helping You Reach Your Career Goals

Whether you're exploring majors, preparing for your job search, or planning for graduate school, the Career Center can help. Meet one-on-one with a staff member to discuss your goals and develop a plan for success.

Appointments are available in person or via Zoom. After scheduling your appointment, you'll receive a confirmation email with appointment details.

Select the topic below to schedule your appointment through Handshake, or call 320-308-2151 for assistance.

Types of Appointments

Document Review

Looking for feedback on your résumé or cover letter? Send us your document in Word format, and we'll provide feedback within 48 business hours.

Exploration

Not sure what to major in or what career path to pursue? Explore majors, careers, and your interests with guidance and resources to help you move forward.

Job Search and Career Prep

Get help searching for jobs and internship opportunities, navigating Handshake, preparing for interviews, and building your LinkedIn profile.

For assistance searching for part-time jobs in Handshake, email our Peer Career Advisors.

Mock interviews are offered throughout the year with a variety of employers. Check our event schedule for upcoming opportunities.

Graduate Student Career Support

Whether you're exploring career paths, refining application materials, preparing for interviews, or planning your next professional step, our career coaches offer personalized guidance to help graduate students succeed both during and after their degree program.

Appointment Scheduling

How to Schedule or Cancel an Appointment

Follow the directions from Handshake or below.

If you have issues logging into Handshake, email us with your Star ID and name.

Log in.
Click on Career Center and then Appointments.
Click "Schedule a New Appointment."
Choose a Category.
Choose an Appointment Type.
Select an Appointment Medium if you have a preference.
Choose a date.
Select the time.
Enter in details about what you would like your appointment to focus on.
Check your email for confirmation.
Failure to show or cancel an appointment may result in revocation of permission to schedule future appointments.

Cancel an Appointment

Select the appointment you want to cancel.
Click Cancel Appointment.

Need help? Call 320-308-2151 or email the Career Center.

Appointment and Interview Policies

Late policy

If you are going to be late, notify us at 320-308-2151 as soon as possible.
If you are more than 10 minutes late, without informing our office, you will need to reschedule the appointment. No exceptions.

No show/late cancellation:

Excessive no-shows or cancellations within one hour of your appointment may lead to limitations on scheduling future appointments.

Alumni:

Alumni are welcome to attend all events, including participating in on-campus interviewing, workshops and fairs.
Full access to Handshake, which is our job posting and employer networking system. Contact us to have an account set up for you.
Full access to all of our web resources, including information on résumé writing, grad school research, and career exploration.
Fees may be charged for assessments and other events where applicable.
Career Force is a Minnesota resource providing career coaching assistance to help individuals start, advance or change careers.
Find a career coach. Minnesota Career Development Association maintains a list of Minnesota career counselors and coaches.

If you graduated within the last year, in addition to the items above you also may set up a document review or a career counseling appointment.

Prospective undergraduate or graduate students:

The Career Center primarily serves current students and alumni.
If you are looking for information on majors, contact the Office of Admissions or School of Graduate Studies for information on the programs St. Cloud State University offers or to learn more about majors, careers and take a free career assessment.

Faculty and staff:

Our primary focus is supporting our current students and alumni, so while we are unable to meet with faculty or staff individually, we welcome conversations to support our students.
Faculty and staff are welcome to attend our events, including workshops, fairs and have access to Handshake.
Fees may be charged for assessments and other events where applicable.