Career Exploration

The career services teams at the colleges and universities of Minnesota State are here to support you! Whether you have a clear post-graduation plan or are still working things out, our professionals are ready to help you shape your future and turn your goals into reality. You don’t have to navigate it alone — below is more information for current and prospective students, and high school counselors.

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Career Exploration Tools

Online tools for career exploration are incredibly important! They provide a wealth of resources that can help you discover career paths, gain insights into different industries, and understand the skills required for specific jobs. These tools often offer interactive assessments, salary information, and networking opportunities. There are more tools shared throughout the Career Exploration webpages — below are two that are great to start with.

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Additional Resources

Minnesota DEED Career Tools provide valuable resources to help job seekers explore careers, find employment opportunities, and build essential workplace skills. These resources connect users with training programs, resume support, interview preparation, and workforce development services across the state. By offering free and accessible guidance, Minnesota DEED helps Minnesotans achieve their career goals and meet the needs of Minnesota employers.

DEED Career Pathways Tool

DEED Occupations In Demand Tool

DEED Career and Education Explorer

DEED Career Search

Job search sites are a useful way to find employment opportunities that match your skills, experience, and career goals. Start by creating a complete profile, uploading a professional resume, and setting up job alerts for positions that interest you. Use keywords, location filters, and job categories to narrow your search and find relevant openings more quickly. Be sure to customize your application materials for each job and follow up regularly by checking your account and email for employer responses.

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Indeed

CareerForce Minnesota

Minnesota Management & Budget

Minnesota Works

Minnesota Job Network