Career at Gustavus

The Center for Career Development is happy to meet with students and Career Development Specialists are here to discuss your career related ideas and plans and to empower you to explore, made decisions, gain experiences and connections, and move forward. We conduct appointments in person, virtually, or by phone. We are located in the Johnson Student Union 209 and can be reached at career@gustavus.edu or 507-933-7575. To make an appointment with one of our staff members, call or email us, or utilize Handshake (how to make an appointment).

Explore

• Career Interest Clusters
• Take an Assessment
• Job Shadowing
• Informational Interviews

Experience

• Résumés
• Cover Letters and Professional Communication
• Internships
  • Finding an Internship or Career Exploration
  • Internship Search
  • Academic Credit Information
  • January Career Exploration
  • Micro-internships and Virtual Internships
• Engaged Learning Fund
• Networking
• Interviewing
  • Interviewing Resources
  • Interviewing Questions
  • Practice Interviewing
• Gustavus Mentoring Program
• Community Engagement
• Involvement in Student Organizations

Transition

• References and Letters of Recommendation
• Job Search
• Job Search Timeline and Tips
• Grad School
  • Search for Programs
  • Application Preparation
  • Exams and Test Prep
  • Personal Statements
  • Funding
• Year of Service
• Fellowships

Identity Specific Resources

• LGBTQIA+ Students
• Students with Disabilities
• Multicultural Students
• International Students
• Undocumented Students
• First Generation Students

Updated 1/10/2023 JV