Career Planning
CAREER EXPLORATION
Short Term Training & Apprenticeships
Are you ready to get started in a high-demand career where there are lots of opportunities? Or are you looking for short-term training to improve your skills? Learn about training for careers that are in demand and require a year or less of training. You will also find skills training that will help you in your job search.
Career One Stop
This resource is sponsored by the US Department of Labor and has career exploration, trainings, and jobs.
EMPLOYMENT
Job Application Tips
Filling out a job application? Click on the link for helpful tips!
Resume Samples
Advanced Resume, Cover Letter and Job Application Site
Huntr - https://huntr.co/
Jobscan - Is your resume a good match for the job?
Resumes require an in-person meeting with a College & Career Counselor and could take up to 2 weeks to complete.
Cover Letter Sample
Need a cover letter? Here’s an example to get you started.
Interview Skills
Got an interview coming up? Here are some good skills to practice!
Job Postings
Healthcare
(MN State HealthForce Center for Excellence)
Warehouse, Packaging, Hospitality
Job Search Websites
CareerForce (Bloomington, MN)
To register for CareerForce events, create an account at www.minnesotaworks.net
Registration should be completed no later than 30 minutes before the start an event
"How to Register" for MN Works Video
Job Placement Agencies
Atlas Staffing (Minneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington, etc.)
https://atlasstaffinginc.com/pages/home
Express Employment Professionals (Chanhassen)
https://www.expresspros.com/us-minnesota-hopkins
Centre for Asians and Pacific Islanders (CAPI)
CLUES - Provides employment services for Latino job seekers.
Lutheran Social Service - The employment program provides job placement to people who live in Hennepin County.
Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI) - Provides job opportunities for individuals who have disabilities that are a barrier to employment.
Projects With Industry (PWI), Rise Inc. - Provides job placement services to immigrants and refugees who receive public assistance. Staff is multi-lingual.
College, Career and Jobs Monthly Newsletter
Stay in the loop with great information. Every month, Michele shares a newsletter about college resources, training opportunities, support services, job openings, career classes and more! Check it out below.
Michele Smaby
College & Career Counselor
Do you need help with preparing for post-secondary enrollment or working on a resume to apply for a new job? Michele can help! Fill out the a form below for an appointment.