Career Development Resources

Career Services and Professional Development

Professional Development Resources

If you are interested in exploring career options, check out the below career exploration services:

Career Exploration Services

• ISEEK Explore Careers: http://www.iseek.org/careers/index.html
• Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
• Informational interviews: http://www.careeronestop.org/ResumesInterviews/Interviews/InformationalInterviews.aspx
• U of M Career Services: http://www.career.umn.edu/students.html

There are also online self-assessment tools available to assist you to better understand your interests and values:

Self-Assessment Tools

• MnCareers Interest Assessment: http://www.iseek.org/careers/interestassessment.html
• Workplace Values Assessment: http://www.iseek.org/careers/interestassessment.html

In today's economy, it is important to market yourself.  Resumes and cover letters are essential for finding the right career choice.  Check out the resource below for assistance on writing and improving your resume and cover letter:

Marketing Yourself

• http://www.careeronestop.org/ResumesInterviews/ResumesInterviews.aspx

Job references are also an important piece of professional development.  Check out the resource below for assistance on how to select the appropriate references:

Job References

• http://www.iseek.org/jobs/references.html

Electronic portfolios continue to become more and more popular.  If you are interested in developing an electronic portfolio, please visit eFolioMinnesota:

Electronic Portfolios

•  http://www.efoliomn.com/ 

Job Search Strategies and Resources

One of the most important pieces of career development is the job search itself.

Gaining Relevant Experience 

• Student volunteer and community opportunities (Raptor Recruiters: http://r.umn.edu/raptor-recruiters; Engage!: http://engage.umn.edu/rochester/search)
• Research opportunities (more to come on this soon)
• Student activities (http://www.r.umn.edu/student-life/student-activities/index.htm) 

Job Search Strategies:

• Job search tips: http://www.iseek.org/jobs/jobsearchtips.html
• Tips on getting your first job: http://www.iseek.org/jobs/firstjob.html
• Managing job transition: http://iseek.org/jobs/jobloss.html 

Online job and internship posting resources:

• GoldPASS: http://goldpass.umn.edu/ 
• Engage!:  http://engage.umn.edu/rochester/search
• Minnesota Job Bank: http://www.iseek.org/jobs/firstjob.html
• Jobs at Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/jobs/
• Health-related jobs: http://www.healthjobsusa.com/
• Academic Health Center: http://www.ahc.umn.edu/  
• Linkup:  http://www.linkup.com
• Equality Magazines:  http://www.equalitymagazines.com/

GoldPASS is the U of M's online database to help connect students and alumni with employers, volunteer organizations, and internships, across the country. Students can post their resume; view and search job, internship, and volunteer listings; register for career fairs; and schedule interviews on one convenient site. Students jobs, schedule info sessions, set-up interviews, and browse for qualified applicants among GoldPASS users! Details at https://goldpass.umn.edu  

Interviewing Tips and Tricks  

• Research employers: http://www.iseek.org/jobs/employers.html
• Interview tips: http://www.iseek.org/jobs/interviewtips.html
• Practice your interview skills using Interview Stream (web-based mock interview tool): http://umn.interviewstream.com/
• Professional attire: http://www.symsdress.com/index.htm

Interview Stream:  Students with webcams can conduct interviews at anytime. If you don’t have a webcam, please contact Student Affairs, stuserv@umn.edu or (507) 258-8457 to arrange a time to conduct the practice interview on campus.

If you are interested in additional information on exploring career related topics, such as career and personality inventories; assistance preparing resumes and for interviews; and connecting with job listings please contact Student Affairs at stuserv@umn.edu or (507) 258-8457 and you will be referred to the appropriate resource.  Jenny Hegland, Capstone Coordinator, is also an excellent resource on these topics:  jjheglan@umn.edu.