University of Minnesota Athletics

Career Services

FEATURED NEWS 


Student-Athletes will get the chance to hear from alumni panelists, network with a diverse pool of organizations from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, and gain valuable professional development!

OPPORTUNITY SPOTLIGHT

East Side Neighborhood Services (esns.org) is hiring for flexible part-time positions in Early Childcare Education.
Highlights:
  • $19-$23 per hour
  • 15 minute drive from campus

JOB & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Best Buy Summer Internships Now Open!
The first step in your career is a big one. Take it at Best Buy, where you will surrounded by trendy technology, work with fun people, have lots of opportunities to use your talents and support a big company that sells cool stuff. That could be you at Best Buy! These internships are geared towards juniors and seniors.
Check Out Summer Internships HERE

Viking Forest Products has Trader Trainee positions open
Contact Allie to apply!

Viking Forest Products is a premier commodity trading company and significant player in the wood products industry. VFP is a division of Forest City Trading Group - a $7B employee-owned company who has grown to become the leading distributor of forest products in North America. Due to the incredible growth and excitement surrounding VFP, we are looking for bright, competitive, self-driven individuals to join our team as a Trader Trainee!  As a Trader Trainee, you will:

  • Work with the logistics department to help grow our transportation network and solve any logistical issues that may arise
  • Start to learn the art of negotiation by negotiating freight rates with carriers and brokers
  • Learn about commodity markets and how to identify market trends & opportunities
  • Receive support and mentorship from top traders who are committed to helping you succeed 
  • Build your book of business by networking, prospecting and cold calling potential customers

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Northwestern Mutual
Financial Planning internships (year round!)
Apply on Handshake
More info
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Federated Insurance Positions Available

UPCOMING EVENTS
 

Pro Day Career Fair & Conference
Monday, October 6th, 2025
5:30pm-8pm
Huntington Bank Stadium

Health Careers Fair
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
12pm-3pm
Great Hall, Coffman Union
Pre-register on Handshake

2025 Life Sciences Graduate School and Career Fair
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
11am - 2pm
Great Hall, Coffman Union
View on Handshake
Pre-Event Workshop Interest Form click HERE

Government & Nonprofit Career Fair
Friday, October 31, 2025
10am-3pm
Great Hall, Coffman Union
View in Handshake

UMN events in Handshake

HIRING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Collaboratively created resource for all
UofM students and recent grads 
  • Benefit from a basic overview of the varying hiring practices of employers 
  • Know what to expect during the interview and hiring process 
  • Document can be used by all UofM colleges and campuses
  • Visit https://z.umn.edu/hire-employer-type
Student stories, interview tips, job roles, life after graduation...and more!
NACE Article

ABOUT CAREER SERVICES

We are committed to providing experiences and resources that solidify and advance student-athletes’ future success.
 
For more information contact
Andrea Shada
Director of Professional Development and Services via email at slon0010@umn.edu