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• Career Services
• Travelers Pathway Program
• Career Service Events
• Career Planning
• FAQ's
• Resources by Major

What do you offer at Career Services?

Career Services is ready to help you with all aspects of your career: exploration, decision-making, planning, and finally the job search. Our services include:

• Career Interest Tests and Career Counseling
• Career Information and Resource Center
• The online Career Workbook
• Job Fairs and Events
• Job Search Workshops
• Mock Interview Practice
• Occupational Exploration
• Resume Writing Assistance
• Job Postings and Opportunities

Who do you work with?

We work with current and prospective students and alumni.

How do I schedule an appointment?

Appointments to talk with a career counselor are available during the academic year by calling: 651.793.1528.

I am thinking about applying for admission to Metropolitan State University, how do I get started?

Your starting point is the Admissions Office, call them at the Gateway Student Services Center: 651.793.1302 or online: http://archive.metrostate.edu/admissions/

I’m a company recruiter interested in hiring some of your students.

• Great, please create a free Career Link account at archive.metrostate.edu/career and post your position.
• If you do not have a job posting or item to submit on our website, or have a question or request, please email more details to: career.services@metrostate.edu

I’m looking for an internship or volunteer experience in my field or course of study

• Have you visited with the Center for Community-Based Learning? The CCBL is Metropolitan State’s internship office. Call them at 651.793.1285 or online http://archive.metrostate.edu/ccbl/ You will find their internship listings in Career Link also.

I need help constructing a resume

• Take a look at the Job Search Resources page of our site for some great advice and starting points. Also, the Career Workbook has a helpful section on resume writing starting at page 25, there you will find a cover letter and resume writing guide and templates.

• You might also consider coming to either one of our workshops or the new weekly Resume Drop in sessions during the 2008-2009 academic year, see our events page for details: http://archive.metrostate.edu/career/workshops.html

What can I do with a degree in my major course of study?

• Talk with your advisor. They might be a valuable resource for you, as might the faculty teaching your courses.
• See the handout at our Career Planning link on “How to Choose a Major”, also there, you will find useful links on the topic.

What is your address, fax and email address?

Counseling and Career Services, 147 Founders Hall
Metropolitan State University
700 East Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN 55106-5000
Tel: 651.793.1528
Fax: 651.793.1410

E-mail: career.services@metrostate.edu