Extended Education and Distance Learning Students
Even though you may be pursuing your Minnesota State University, Mankato education from a distance, the Minnesota State Mankato Career Development Center wants to ensure that our services are available to you, just as though you were here on campus.
Following are links to web-based and other services and programs for our students and graduates that we hope you will take advantage of. We welcome you and invite you to call on us for assistance with making your career plans a reality!
Online Services & Resources
Handshake (formerly MavJobs)
Discover jobs and internships just for you! Connect with the Career Development Center...schedule appointments, connect with staff, sign up for interviews, learn about career fairs & much MORE! You are automatically granted Handshake account the first time you register for classes and a welcome message is sent to your campus email address. Use your STAR ID and password to log in.Discover jobs and internships just for you! Connect with the Career Development Center...schedule appointments, connect with staff, sign up for interviews, learn about career fairs & much MORE! You are automatically granted Handshake account the first time you register for classes and a welcome message is sent to your campus email address. Use your STAR ID and password to log in.
mavjobs.joinhandshake.com/login
Minnesota State Mankato Job Search Handbook
This popular resource includes a wealth of information on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and the job search. Also includes a large selection of resume and cover letter samples specific to Minnesota State Mankato students and graduates.
www.mnsu.edu/cdc/documents/jshandbook.html
Handbook for Students Choosing or Changing Majors
Meant to be used on your own or with the assistance of one of our career counselors, this Handbook includes a wealth of information and exercises to help you define your interests, skills, values and personality and connect those to possible majors and career choices.
www.mnsu.edu/cdc/majors/handbook/
Candid Careers Video Library
A full online library of short videos to provide tips and strategies on a whole host of career topics.
www.candidcareer.com
Career Counseling & Job/Internship Search Appointments via telephone
Our career counseling staff encourage you to call our office or log on to Handshake to schedule a telephone appointment to address your individual career planning needs. Appointment topics include career possibilities, choosing or changing majors and/or career paths, career assessment interpretation (including Focus, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory), internships, job search, graduate school planning, resume/cover letter assistance, practice interview/interview prep and other career-related issues.
www.mnsu.edu/cdc/appointments
FOCUS Career Assessment
Clarify your interests, skills, personality preferences, and values and see what career paths they may lead to. Research occupations and how well they "fit" with you.
www.mnsu.edu/cdc/assess/focus.html
What Can I do with this Major?
Find out typical career areas associated with specific majors, learn about the employers in those fields, and strategies to make you marketable
whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/
Social Media Connections
Connect with us through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Links by Subject Area
DISCOVER YOUR PASSION www.mnsu.edu/cdc/passion
- Resources for Choosing & Changing Majors mnsu.edu/cdc/majors
- Focus Online Career Assessment mnsu.edu/cdc/assess/focus.html
- Strong Interest Inventory & Myers Briggs Type Indicator mnsu.edu/cdc/assess/stronginterest.html
- Exploring Careers www.mnsu.edu/cdc/explore/
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE www.mnsu.edu/cdc/experience
- Part-time Jobs www.mnsu.edu/cdc/part-time
- Internships & Co-ops www.mnsu.edu/cdc/jobsandinternships/internships.html
- Networking www.mnsu.edu/cdc/networking
- Creating a Linkedin Profile www.learnhowtobecome.org/ultimate-linkedin-guide
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER
- Handshake (formerly MavJobs)
- Job Search Handbook
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Interviewing
- Job Offers
- Career Events & Job Fairs
- Job Search Links
- Interviewing & Negotiating Salary
- Graduate School Resources
- Going Global Comprehensive resources for students looking to work internationally and international students looking to work in the United States.
- Salary Information, Researching Occupations, & Researching Employers