There are a number of ways that the CDC works with students on the topic of resumes. One resource we suggest is the Job Search Handbook, which is available in the CDC or on the CDC website. This resource offers a step-by-step guide to developing a resume, as well as multiple examples.
Other ways for students to get resume guidelines and samples include:
Our website is frequently updated with all of our career events and recruiting opportunities. Check these pages for updated lists and details of opportunities for students:
The Career Development Center offers a wealth of assistance and information to help students to choose or change their major. Students in the process of deciding their major can meet with a career counselor by making an appointment. The Undeclared Major Handbook and the CDC’s comprehensive Career Resource Library are two resources students find helpful when exploring their career options. Students are also encouraged to get involved in the development of their career by trying classes in areas they are interested in, finding related part-time jobs or internships, and attending events such as the Majors Fair.
Students in many fields are encouraged to gather letters of recommendation from faculty members and on-campus supervisors. You may find it helpful to meet with the student prior to writing a letter, and it is also useful to request a copy of the student’s resume. Be specific with the student about the timeline you need to write a letter. Additional information letters of recommendations can be found in the faculy/staff section of our website.
The MSU Career Development Center holds membership in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and follows the Principles for Professional Conduct for Career Services and Employment Professionals. To ensure that all parties at MSU treat students in a fair and lawful manner, we also recommend that faculty members are aware of the NACE Faculty Guide to Ethical and Legal Standards in Student Hiring.
The staff of the Career Development Center offers a variety of presentations to classes, student groups, and professional organizations which can be adapted to your department and the needs of your students. We can also develop additional presentations on request. Some of our presentations include:
To request a presentation, please contact your liaison:
When students are seeking salary information, we offer them a number of options. If a student comes to the CDC, we have printed resources including:
In addition, there are a number of online resources. A few that we suggest include:
Each year the Career Development Center conducts a survey of all Minnesota State University, Mankato graduates using the guidelines set by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU). The surveys for graduates are collected in print format, online, or by telephone. The summary reports provide consumer information to current and prospective students for use in selecting fields of study. Data is based on the total number of graduate majors rather than the number of graduate awards or the number of individuals.
Please see the Graduate Statistics section of our website for several summary reports on the status of MSU's graduates within one year of graduation.
If you are an ON-CAMPUS employer, you can post part-time & seasonal jobs for free on mavjobs.com. These jobs are geared toward current students and are posted by the CDC staff, so you do not need to register with mavjobs.com. To request an ON-CAMPUS job be posted, complete the On-Campus Part-Time Job Posting form.
By creating a free mavjobs.com faculty/staff VIP account, you will receive the following benefits:
Simply go to www.mavjobs.com and click on “Faculty” under “Are you new to the system?” Please use your MSU address and contact information when registering. Your registration will be approved within 2 business days, and you’ll receive an e-mail confirming your registration and your username and password
Contact information for specific staff members is available on our staff information page or for more general questions you can use our general question page
