Career Services

Visit us in Northway 1-406

(near Academic Advising.)

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Call the Career Services Coordinator - (320) 308-5486
Email us at careerservices@sctcc.edu
Make an appointment online via MS Bookings for assistance with:
- Career Conversation - exploring academic programs, selecting a major, or other career questions for prospective, current, and SCTCC graduates.
- Internship search - finding an internship through coaching about your resume, cover letter, job target, employer connections, networking, and more for current SCTCC students.
- Job Search - preparing or updating your resume, cover letter, job search advice, or interview prep. We also have a career closet for current SCTCC students and graduates, which you can access via appointment or drop-in.

Find a Job via Jobnet
Use your StarID for your User ID
Use your StarID@go.minnstate.edu email

Find a Career - Use Focus2 to explore majors/careers

Employer Log-In (Post a Job)

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Student Veterans & Service Members

Career Resources for Student Veterans & Service Members

Career Services has great information specific to Student Veterans and Military Service Members to help you prepare for your career or explore career options. Please contact Career Services for assistance with your career exploration, resume review and job/internship searches.

The strategies for finding job openings are very similar for all students, so be sure to check JobNet for a comprehensive search.

JobNet: https://www.collegecentral.com/sctcc/

Click “Activate” (All students are preregistered)
User type: Select I am a…student
User ID: use your Star ID
Email: use your starid@minnstate.edu email

In addition to receiving service from Career & Internship Services, you may find the below resources helpful as you begin your job search:

Find Other Student Veterans and Service Members

Student veterans and service members often find it very helpful to connect with peers on-campus. SCTCC’s Veterans Resource Center is open to student veterans, family, and supporters of student veterans. Veterans can also connect with each other by participating in the Student Veterans of America organization.

Develop a "Civilian Friendly" Resume

To compete for jobs and internships outside of the military, you will need to adapt your resume language to civilian terms. For help in doing so, visit O*NET OnLine and click on "Crosswalk Search" to enter your military job code. This tool will translate your military assignment into a civilian occupation with key words to help you write effective bullet statements. Visit Career Services for help with this process.

Know Your Rights

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a broad law with implications for returning veterans, including protection from job discrimination. Find more information visit U.S. Department of Labor USERRA.

Hiring Preferences for Veterans

Many organizations want to hire veterans and in some cases give preference to veteran applicants:

Additional Resources

Students with Disabilities

Career Services provides a variety of resources to help you in the career exploration and preparation process. This list can be used as a guide while you develop and achieve your career goals. Contact Career Services at 320-308-5926 or careerservices@sctcc.edu for assistance with your career exploration, resume review and job search. If accommodations are needed in your job, we can assist with connecting you to Vocational Rehabilitation counselors for more information.

Career Resources and Professional Organizations

Here are a few websites to connect you to career resources and various professional organizations for networking.

Connect with SCTCC Resources

Connecting with Accessibility Services staff and other students is a great way to gain useful information, network and learn about fun and educational events at SCTCC.

Your Legal Rights

As a student with a disability, you may have concerns about experiencing discrimination within your job search or career and what to do should it arise. The following are resources to help you understand your rights if you encounter discrimination on an application, in a job interview or in the work place.

Additional Resources

Undocumented & DACA Students

Career Services at SCTCC is here to assist undocumented and DACA students with career exploration opportunities. Contact Career Services at 320-308-5926 or careerservices@sctcc.edu to learn more about local job opportunities and internships. DACA students can learn about a variety of Entrepreneurship Training Programs, Fellowships, Worker Cooperatives as well as Parker-Dewey Micro-Internships.