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 Description/Application

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

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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
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Pre-Event Workshop Interest Form click HERE

Government & Nonprofit Career Fair
Friday, October 31, 2025
10am-3pm
Great Hall, Coffman Union
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HIRING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Hiring Processes for
Different Employer Types

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

Handshake Blog

Student stories, interview tips, job roles, life after graduation...and more!

NACE Article

"Key Attributes Employers are Looking for on a Graduate's Resume"

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

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