To schedule an appointment with a Career Development Center staff member, please call the CDC reception desk at 507-389-6061 or stop by WA209. The CDC is open Monday-Friday, year around. 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.
IMPORTANT! All students and alumni must have an up-to-date mavjobs profile (including personal, academic, and privacy information) prior to meeting with a CDC career counselor. To access your account go to: www.mavjobs.com.
Alumni may register for an account by going to www.mnsu.edu/cdc/students/alumni-request/request.php
STUDENTS AND ALUMNI TYPICALLY MAKE CAREER COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS FOR:
- Mavjobs
- Career Possibilities
- Graduate School
- Internships
- Job Search
- Choosing or Changing Major and/or Career Path
- Practice Interview/Interview Prep
- Resume/Cover Letter Review
- Other Career-related Issues
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS:
Client Obligations
- Arrive on time for your appointment. Students/alumni who arrive over 15 minutes late for an appointment may be asked to reschedule.
- If you need to cancel, 24 hour notice is requested.
- Keep your appointments. If you miss 2 appointments and do not contact the CDC 24 hours in advance, CDC privileges (including appointments and use of mavjobs.com) may be revoked until you meet with the CDC director. Reinstatement of services 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.
Principles
- The CDC will keep all of your personal information private. If you would like the CDC to share information with others, you must give permission. 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 Practice for Career Services and Employment Professionals or upon request at the MSU Career Development Center. The CDC 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 appointments.
