Visit the Career Development Center’s YouTube Channel to view videos relevant to choosing a major, finding meaningful work, writing cover letters, interviewing skills, using LinkedIn and so much more. The playlist includes: The 30 Second Career Counselor, Employing Liberal Arts at Work, and a variety of webinars on career or job search topics.

Networking Lunch with North Star Financial Group

If you are considering a career in Financial Advising, North Star Financial Group is hosting a networking luncheon at their corporate headquarters in Minneapolis.  You will hear from CEO-Elect, Ed Deutschlander about the three “I’s” that a career in Financial Advising offers: Impact, Independence, Income.

WHAT: Networking Lunch with North Star CEO-Elect, Ed Deutschlander & explore a career in Financial Advising!
WHEN: Monday, June 24 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
WHERE: North Star Professional Center 2701 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Send in your RSVP to Eryn Evander eryn.evander@northstarfinancial.com as soon as possible to confirm your spot in this Career Discovery Luncheon at North Star!

If you are looking for summer work options we remind you that our office is open and counselors are available for pop-in times or appointments.  Our website also offers links to employment opportunities posted by organizations seeking part-time, internship or full-time positions.  Some additional sites you may find helpful would be Indeed,   LandIt, and Jobs at UST.  If you recently graduated and need to secure a position we offer services to alumni as well.   Have a great summer and remember to keep your resume current!

…from the Career Development Center

Yay! You did it, another semester done. For some of you this means completing your college education and for others it is one more semester closer to graduation. If the summer finds you looking for work we offer resources and services to assist you in your search whether for part-time, internship or full-time employment.

Resources and Services for all students:

TommieCareers: Use this job posting site to look for jobs or internships, save jobs to your profile for later reference, upload resumes and cover letters, create search agents for automatic e-mail notifications of new jobs, and view extended employer profiles.

Beyond the Arches: A 5 week series of career coaching to get you started down the path to a successful search. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 12 p.m.-1 p.m., May 28 through June 25 in Murray-Herrick Campus Center Room 124.  A different topic will be covered each week.

Schedule an appointment to meet with a career counselor! We can help you map out a plan for your search or discuss things such as resume writing, interviewing skills, or job offer evaluation.  We ARE open throughout the summer months.  (651) 962-6761.

…from the Career Development Center

Gain insight and advice on your internship or job search during these sessions.  Each week will cover a new topic to offer information on to best seek an internship or full-time job.  Sessions offered weekly on Tuesdays, May 28- June 25 from 12:00-1:00, beverages and snacks provided. It’s not too early to begin thinking about fall 2014 or spring/summer 2014. Register to attend the series at www.stthomas.edu/careerdevelopment/events

Senior Final Stretch

We’re here to help during the last week of your college career!  Pop-in hours offered daily during finals week, May 20-24 from 1:00-3:00.  Call for additional times available throughout the month.

Resume Books!

Are you looking to start your career? Do you want another way to get your resume out there? You can post it to TommieCareers and include it in our Resume Books for potential employers to see.  Most employers requesting resumes have full-time career positions available, but sometimes we get requests for intern resumes as well.  It only takes four easy steps to have your resume included in the resume book:

1. Log in to Tommie Careers.
2. Go to the Documents Tab to upload your resume – just click the Add New button.
3. After the resume is uploaded, go to the Resume Book tab in that section and click on the box, Add/Remove Resume Books next to your resume name.
4. Select the book that most closely matches your career interests and academic background.  You can even post your resume in more than one book!

More detailed written instructions are available online within the Career & Employment Resources section – Job & Internship Search tab – of the Career website.  We can also help you with developing a resume, and giving feedback on your current resume, just call (651) 962-6761 to schedule an appointment with a career counselor or check for available pop-in hours.

Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair

This is for those who registered for Minnesota’s Private Colleges 2013 Job and Internship Fair this past February.

Job and Internship Survey–looking for your feedback

It seems hard to believe that Minnesota’s Private Colleges Job and Internship Fair occurred almost 3 months ago and spring semester is nearing an end. As you wrap up this semester the Career Development Center would appreciate your feedback on your preparations for and attendance at the Fair. A survey was sent to you recently asking for information regarding your experiences and we rely on this information in planning for the coming year over the summer months. We value your insight and comments and hope you can find a few minutes to complete the survey before leaving campus.

Job and Internship Fair 2014 dates announced

For those of you not graduating, a reminder that Job Fair 2014 will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Put it on your calendars and look for registration to occur beginning in November. For those who will be on study abroad you can register when you return. If you will be gone spring 2014 you will have access to the list of employers to contact them directly during your absence.

Life Beyond the Arches: A five part series on finding an internship or job

Gain insight and advice on your internship or job search during these sessions. Each week will cover a new topic to offer information on to best seek an internship or full-time job. Sessions offered weekly on Tuesdays, May 28- June 25 from 12:00-1:00 in Murray Herrick Campus Center Room 124, beverages and snacks provided. Register to attend the series at www.stthomas.edu/careerdevelopment/events

• Liking our Facebook page, or
• Following us on Twitter, or
• Joining our LinkedIn group, or
• Subscribing to our YouTube channel

However you want to connect, we’ll be here to help through the summer months. Good luck with the last weeks of classes!

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

Today ends the seven day Social Justice Awareness Week on KUST. We hear diverse voices and put out a call for volunteerism. Also, Target Your Search and Phone Interviews. Music played includes Boozoo Chavis, Yiannis Savidakkis, and Cold War Kids.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

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Can’t listen live? Download episodes from this blog, subscribe the podcast feed or through iTunes. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770. Visit the Career Talk web page for more information.

…from the Career Development Center

Seniors, as you head into the homestretch of your college experience, ready to graduate, we’d like to remind you that our services are available even when you are no longer a student. Make use of the following free resources if you have not yet secured employment or graduate school for the coming year. Congratulations on graduating!

Career Development Center offers “Senior Final Stretch” week

Graduating seniors looking for help with their job search can drop by the Career Center, Murray-Herrick 123, for assistance during the week of May 20^th  through May 24^th. “Senior Final Stretch” will take place daily from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for walk-in consultations on resumes, interviewing, LinkedIn profiles, and job search advice.

Job listings in TommieCareers

Use the TommieCareers job posting site to look for jobs or internships, save jobs to your profile for later reference, upload resumes and cover letters, create search agents for automatic e-mail notifications of new jobs, and view extended employer profiles.

Life Beyond the Arches: A five part series on finding an internship or job.

Attend weekly to hear tips and techniques for the most effective ways of positively gaining employment.  Each session will focus on different tactics that successful job hunters use in today’s job market.  This is a Brown Bag lunch series with beverages and drinks provided.  Plan to attend weekly on Tuesdays from Noon to 1:00 p.m., May 28 through June 25.

Appointments

Schedule an appointment to meet with a career counselor! They can help you map out a plan for your search or discuss things such as resume writing, interviewing skills, or job offer evaluation.  Call (651) 962-6761.

Career Talk airs Mondays at noon live on KUST

This week Paul gets Soulful with his music, we hear about Believing in Yourself and 30 Second Introductions. Music played includes JJ Jackson, Black Sea Royalty, and Cold War Kids.

Career Talk is sponsored by the UST Career Development Center and can be heard online, live on KUST (kustradio.com) Mondays at noon.

20 min:
Download

10 min:
Download

50 min:
Download

Can’t listen live? Download episodes from this blog, subscribe the podcast feed or through iTunes. We are happy to take career related questions, comments, greetings, and stories from the St. Thomas community to share on-air. Students, faculty, staff and alumni may contact us via email: careertalk@stthomas.edu or the Career Talk hot-line at (651) 962-6770. Visit the Career Talk web page for more information.

Students preparing for careers after college should be aware employers are looking for more than an outstanding GPA and Bachelor’s degree.  Today’s college students must have excellent soft skills as well.  According to a recent survey of employers* the soft skills they are looking for include exceptional communication, ability to make decisions, solve problems, and work as a team player.  In addition to these skills most employers also want to hire candidates that have relevant work experience*. Therefore, students need to graduate with a resume illustrating their relevant skills in addition to essential experience related to the job they are applying for.   The Career Development Center offers assistance with finding relevant work experiences/internships and resume development.

Current Salary and Hiring Trends

The same survey** found that the highest paid area was the School of Engineering with an average salary of $62,535 and the 2012 UST graduates from the School of Engineering had an average salary range of $55,001-$60,000***.  The second highest average salary range was Computer Science, which was in the range for the national survey**, followed by Business with salaries averaging $40,001-$45,000***. Finance, Computer & Information Sciences, and Accounting were the top three degrees in demand for bachelor’s degree level*.  Similarly, the Midwest had the highest percentage region in the United States for hiring these top three degrees*.

*National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2013
**National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Salary Survey April 2013 Executive Summary
***University of St. Thomas 2012 Post Graduate Survey of Undergraduate Alumni