To schedule an appointment with a CDC staff member, please call the CDC reception desk at 507-389-6061. The CDC is open Monday-Friday, year round. In addition to scheduling an appointment, students and alumni can visit the CDC Quick Stop. CDC Quick Stop is a no appointment, first-come, first-served option for quick questions (10 minutes or less) on resumes and other career-related issues.
IN ORDER TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT AS PRODUCTIVE AS POSSIBLE, PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING:
- Mavjobs.com: All students and alumni must have an up-to-date mavjobs profile prior to meeting with a CDC career counselor. The Career Development Center automatically creates a mavjobs.com account for all new students at the start of the semester in which they enroll. Alumni of Minnesota State Mankato may register for the system at www.mavjobs.com or by contacting the Career Development Center. There is no charge to alumni for system access.
- Resume review: bring with you a rough draft (hard copy) of your resume. If you need a place to begin, pick up the “MSU Job Search Handbook” from the CDC front desk or access the handbook online.
- Job or internship search : be sure to bring your resume (hard copy) with you! If you’d like to get a head start, you can pick up a “Job Search Handbook” from the CDC front desk.
- Internships: if you plan to do an internship for academic credit, you must also speak with the Internship Coordinator for your academic department . He/she will oversee the academic the “Intern Contacts” section of the CDC webpage for the list of Internship Coordinators by department.
- Choice of major and/or career path: obtain a copy of the “Handbook for Students Choosing or Changing Their Major” (CDC front desk or online) and bring it to your appointment. If you’d like to get a head start, you can complete pages 1 through 8 of the handbook. Review sections in your undergraduate bulletin for majors in your area of interest prior to your appointment. It is also suggested that you bring your MSU undergraduate bulletin to the appointment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS:
Principles
- The Career Development Center (CDC) will keep all of your personal information private. If you would like the CDC to share information with others, you must sign a written release. An exception to this privacy can be made due to health and/or safety considerations necessitating emergency disclosure of such information.
- The CDC is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and follows the Principles for Professional Conduct for Career Services and Employment Professionals. This document can be found at http://www.naceweb.org or upon request at the MSU Career Development Center. The Career Development Center also complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MCSPA).
- CDC staff members are committed to treat all clients with respect, regardless of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. CDC staff members demonstrate this respect and fair treatment by keeping appointments, by making every effort to notify you if a change in time is necessary, and by giving you their complete attention and avoiding interruptions during sessions.
Client Obligations
- Arrive on time for your appointment. Students who arrive over 15 minutes late for an appointment will be asked to reschedule.
- If you need to cancel, please give the office at least 24 hours notice.
- Keep your appointments. If you miss 2 appointments and do not call the CDC 24 hours in advance, CDC privileges (including appointments and use of mavjobs.com will be revoked until the student meets with the CDC director. Reinstatement of services after more than 2 missed appointments is at the discretion of the CDC director.
- Work with your career counselor to set goals for your career development. Be prepared to spend time and effort to achieve your career development goals. CDC staff can best assist clients if clients are committed to their career planning goals.
