Career Development Center | Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Career Development Center | Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Career
Development Center
Whether you're beginning your academic journey or recently graduated as a Maverick, we're here to support your career success. From choosing or changing your major to landing your first professional job, and everything in between, we’re ready to help every step of the way.
Meet with a Career Advisor
Services Offered
The Career Development Center offers a comprehensive suite of tools, resources, opportunities, and events to help you discover your passion, develop your skills, and launch your career. Whatever your career goals, we’re here to empower your success!
Choosing and changing majors
Searching for a part-time job
Finding an internship
Working on a resume or cover letter
Preparing to attend a career fair
Practicing for an interview
Planning for graduate school
Make an appointment with a career advisor or discover drop-in hours.
Services, Appointments and Hours
Save the Date:
Career and Internship Expo
Date:
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time:
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Employers begin at 8 a.m.)
Location:
Myers Field House and Taylor Center
Employer Registration
Resources
Job and Internship Search Strategies
Explore opportunities on Handshake, attend on-campus career fairs, and use tools like O*Net and the Occupational Handbook to research career paths and trends. Build connections on LinkedIn and sharpen your interview skills to stand out in your career journey.
Search Current Jobs and Internships on
Handshake
Career Search by Major
Career Events
Parker Dewey Micro Internships
O-Net Online: Find Occupations
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Job Simulations by Forage
Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Resources
Ready to enhance your job search? Get started with SkillsFirst:
Resume:
Build from scratch or edit with customizable templates.
Cover Letter:
Create polished, resume-matching letters with AI support.
Elevator Pitch:
Practice your pitch in video, audio, or text.
Interview Prep:
Sharpen your skills with 12,000+ O*NET-based questions.
Career Assessment:
Discover careers that align with your strengths.
Career Videos:
Get quick, expert advice tailored to your goals.
Students: Register with your MavMail email.
Alumni: Use code
Stomper1!
to sign up.
Skillsfirst
Email Resume to CDC for Resume Review
Events and Fairs
Explore events that connect you with a variety of employers eager to hire Maverick talent and take the next step towards your professional success.
Check out our
Employer in Residence
series for on-campus networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Events and Fairs
Visit with a Career Advisor
During your visit, you can explore choosing or changing majors, part-time job searches, resume and cover letter assistance, LinkedIn reviews, interview strategies, post-graduation employment, grad school planning and more.
Drop in during
Quick Stop Hours
or schedule an in-person or virtual appointment using Handshake.
Handshake
Employers
The best way to connect with our students is through Handshake. Post jobs or internships, contact students directly, schedule on-campus interviews, and stay updated on career events. Thank you for supporting our talented Mavericks!
Employer Information
Recruit on Handshake
How to Find Us
Career Development Center
209 Wigley Administration
Contact Us
|
Text Opt-In
Schedule an Appointment on
Handshake
Meet the Staff
Request a Presentation
Faculty and Staff Resources
Connect with us on LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Skip to main content
Career
Development Center
Whether you're beginning your academic journey or recently graduated as a Maverick, we're here to support your career success. From choosing or changing your major to landing your first professional job, and everything in between, we’re ready to help every step of the way.
Meet with a Career Advisor
Services Offered
The Career Development Center offers a comprehensive suite of tools, resources, opportunities, and events to help you discover your passion, develop your skills, and launch your career. Whatever your career goals, we’re here to empower your success!
Choosing and changing majors
Searching for a part-time job
Finding an internship
Working on a resume or cover letter
Preparing to attend a career fair
Practicing for an interview
Planning for graduate school
Make an appointment with a career advisor or discover drop-in hours.
Services, Appointments and Hours
Save the Date:
Career and Internship Expo
Date:
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time:
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Employers begin at 8 a.m.)
Location:
Myers Field House and Taylor Center
Employer Registration
Resources
Job and Internship Search Strategies
Explore opportunities on Handshake, attend on-campus career fairs, and use tools like O*Net and the Occupational Handbook to research career paths and trends. Build connections on LinkedIn and sharpen your interview skills to stand out in your career journey.
Search Current Jobs and Internships on
Handshake
Career Search by Major
Career Events
Parker Dewey Micro Internships
O-Net Online: Find Occupations
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Job Simulations by Forage
Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Resources
Ready to enhance your job search? Get started with SkillsFirst:
Resume:
Build from scratch or edit with customizable templates.
Cover Letter:
Create polished, resume-matching letters with AI support.
Elevator Pitch:
Practice your pitch in video, audio, or text.
Interview Prep:
Sharpen your skills with 12,000+ O*NET-based questions.
Career Assessment:
Discover careers that align with your strengths.
Career Videos:
Get quick, expert advice tailored to your goals.
Students: Register with your MavMail email.
Alumni: Use code
Stomper1!
to sign up.
Skillsfirst
Email Resume to CDC for Resume Review
Events and Fairs
Explore events that connect you with a variety of employers eager to hire Maverick talent and take the next step towards your professional success.
Check out our
Employer in Residence
series for on-campus networking opportunities with industry professionals.
Events and Fairs
Visit with a Career Advisor
During your visit, you can explore choosing or changing majors, part-time job searches, resume and cover letter assistance, LinkedIn reviews, interview strategies, post-graduation employment, grad school planning and more.
Drop in during
Quick Stop Hours
or schedule an in-person or virtual appointment using Handshake.
Handshake
Employers
The best way to connect with our students is through Handshake. Post jobs or internships, contact students directly, schedule on-campus interviews, and stay updated on career events. Thank you for supporting our talented Mavericks!
Employer Information
Recruit on Handshake
How to Find Us
Career Development Center
209 Wigley Administration
Contact Us
|
Text Opt-In
Schedule an Appointment on
Handshake
Meet the Staff
Request a Presentation
Faculty and Staff Resources
Connect with us on LinkedIn