Family members play a vital role in guiding students toward successful careers, and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers resources to help support students’ professional growth.  You’re invested in your student’s future. We are, too. Help us help your student get where they want to go.

Incorporate career discussions into conversations with students and encourage them to engage with Career Services professionals early in their college experience.

We invite you to provide support and encouragement, while empowering your students to grow and take responsibility for their own career exploration and decision-making process.

Saint Mary’s Career Services provides resources and support for students at every stage of their academic and career journey, including assistance with selecting majors, resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, and access to job and internship opportunities. Career planning begins long before graduation and continues throughout their career, so encourage your student to visit our office and talk to us early and often! Career Services is available from their first day at Saint Mary’s and beyond through life as an alum. The sooner we get to know students, the more we can help them achieve their goals, in college and in their career. 

Below, learn how to support your student’s growth and explore Saint Mary’s wide range of career services for students. And for family members who are employers, learn about opportunities to hire career-ready Cardinals here 

How taxes and student loans impact take-home pay for those early in their careers

Starting your first full-time job can feel like the beginning of real independence — but that first paycheck often delivers a surprise. The number you see in your offer letter isn’t the number that hits your bank account. Taxes, student …

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Hourly, salary, or commission: Which pay structure works best for early-career employees?

Choosing between hourly pay, a salary, or commissions is one of those early-career crossroads that carries far more weight than most new grads realize. Each path shapes how you work and how you get paid, but it also shapes how …

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How to make the most of your first 90 days on the job

Those first three months in a new job can set the tone for everything that comes after. I’ve seen plenty of early-career professionals step into a role with excitement, only to realize how much the first 90 days matter for …

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The soft skills employers actually want in entry-level candidates

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

Many students and recent graduates worry that they don’t have enough technical experience to impress employers. Job postings for entry-level roles seem to demand an unrealistic set of qualifications …

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How internships and co-ops influence starting salaries after graduation

Internships and co-ops can make a real difference in what you earn right out of school, but most students never hear the full story about why. Employers do not just reward experience because it looks good on a résumé. They …

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Contact & Location

Phone
(507) 457-6695
Address

Winona, Minneapolis & Rochester, MN

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm