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CAREER CENTER
There are many paths to your career that start with small steps during each year you are at UMD. There are many questions to answer and decisions to make, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. The Career Center will be here to help you every step of the way.
Career Center
22 Solon Campus Center 218-726-7985 carserv@d.umn.edu career.d.umn.edu
BULLDOG TIP
Find the latest career events, jobs & internships on Bulldog Mobile in the Career Center module.
Career Center
It’s common to think that you won’t need the Career Center until your senior year, but your career
journey is actually already underway, and the CC has resources to assist you throughout your UMD experience.
First-year students visit the CC to:
• Decide on majors
• Take career assessments • Confirm majors
• Plan career paths
• Search for internships
Check out career journey ideas at z.umn.edu/majors-careers for resources, action steps, and advice.
Handshake is YOUR tool for finding jobs, internships, events, and volunteer opportunities. Once you’re registered for classes, you will have access to this powerful tool. Visit handshake.umn.edu to get set up. Sign-in using your UMD email and password.
Some tips for beginning your career journey
• Start/update your resume
• Get involved on campus
• Explore different types of classes • Attend an internship or career fair • Create a profile in Handshake
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Get more career tips & resources at z.umn.edu/umdcareers