Whether you are a graduating senior, just transferred to Saint Mary’s, an incoming freshman, or somewhere in between, Career Services is excited to support your career and professional development goals and needs.

The tabs on the blue menu bar above contain information geared toward your needs and interests.

Explore Career Paths – News & Advice, Job & Internship Opportunities, Videos, Experiences and events related to various career paths.

Build Career Skills – brief instructional videos, career master classes, recorded webinars, handouts, and worksheets to support you 24/7.  Categories include Explore Your Interests/Self Assessment, Career Competencies, Create a Resume/Cover Letter, Prepare for an Interview, Expand your Network/Mentor, LinkedIn, Search for a Job/Internship, Prepare for Graduate School, Negotiate an Offer, Launching Your Career and Career Management.

Job & Internship Opportunities – available job and internship postings in Handshake. Use your SMUMN credentials to sign into Handshake, and follow our guide on completing your profile.

We are here to support you! Please do not hesitate to reach out (careerservices@smumn.edu) or set up a career advising appointment!

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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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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Your career starts now: How to set goals and grow after graduation

By: Toni Frana, Career Expert with Zety.com 

Graduating college is the major milestone that officially marks the beginning of your professional life. Unlike college, however, there is no course plan or syllabus that shows what steps to take as …

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September is the make-or-break month for intern hiring

September is the real new year on campus. The energy is fresh but not chaotic. Students have shaken off the chaos of move-in and the shock of their first syllabus. Career centers flip the “open” sign to full brightness. Employers …

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Career Resources

Listing of organizations where students have participated in internships for credit.

This form is used as part of the Internship Registration Process. It is completed and signed by the student who …

An Internship Learning Plan is required for students planning to enroll in an internship for credit. Use this outline as …

Career Masterclasses

These resources are available for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, alumni, faculty and staff. Login to access the Career Masterclasses.

Job & Internship Opportunities

Handshake and External Links Disclaimer

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota contracts with the online job and internship posting database system, Handshake. While positions and organizations are researched before accepting them, it is still possible for fraudulent or unethical companies to get through the investigation process. Content on external links (outside of smumn.edu) is not reviewed or vetted for safety. It is the responsibility of those using any job search systems or internet links to recognize the dangers of online/internet job searching. Carefully research all employers/organizations, positions, and contacts before providing personal information or applying for positions.

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