Minneapolis College Job Bank
Find internships, along with student employment, part time, and full-time jobs using the Minneapolis College Job Bank.
- Need to create an Minneapolis College Job Bank Account? Please go here for directions.
- Also see the Job Bank Instructions webpage for instructions on how to activate your job bank account.
How to sign up for an on-campus interview (student directions)
- Log on to Minneapolis College Job Bank (Handshake)
- Click on your account icon and select My Meetings
- Click on the On Campus Interview tab
- Select the interview you would like to attend
- A job related to that interview will show, click the blue title of the job posting
- A window will open about the role and click Quick Apply or Apply
- If Apply shows up you will need to upload your resume. After you have done that once you will then always see the Quick Apply as an option.
- It will ask you to attach your resume and then click submit application
- Then it will bring you to a screen and you can choose an interview slot that works best for you.
Networking
Networking is an opportunity to build authentic relationships with others, especially in the career field of your choice. There are multiple benefits of networking which include:
- Gathering information about a particular career or career field
- Learning about internship and job opportunities
- Gaining insights on the job market
- Becoming known in your career field
Networking is an effective job search strategy and a continuous lifetime skill that you will use throughout your career. Eighty percent of all jobs are found through networking.
Create an account on LinkedIn to connect with other professionals and build authentic relationships.
Resume & Cover Letter
Your resume and cover letter are documents that represents YOU on paper. Usually, your resume and cover letter are your first interaction with a company or hiring manager. It is very important to make sure you effectively communicate your skills and experiences in order to receive an interview for a job. Many students struggle with identifying their skills and representing those skills in a written document. Our goal is to help you develop your resume and cover letter to represent your skills and experiences as it applies to the job.
Make an appointment with a staff member in Career Services for assistance with developing your resume and cover letter.
Below are online videos on how to develop a proper resume to help you get started.
Job Searching
Job Searching can be a long process as it takes time and effort. The job search process includes:
- Exploring career opportunities and identify skills
- Researching the market
- Applying for jobs using your application materials (resume, cover letter, etc)
- Interviewing and negotiating salary
- Starting a new position
Sometimes, you may go through this process several times before landing a job that is an ideal fit for you. If you find that you need some assistance with your job search, please schedule an appointment with a Career Services Advisor. We are happy to help you!
Interviewing
Interviewing is a time to highlight your skills and experiences and explain how you are the 'perfect fit' for the organization. You have explained your skills and experiences on your resume, but now you need to present this information verbally. It is always important to be prepared for an interview by completing the following:
- Conduct research on the organization
- Practice interviewing questions
- Prepare questions to ask the employer
- Dress appropriately for the interview
Watch our Career Applications: Interviewing video to learn successful tips and what not to do in an interview setting
- ^ This website will give you tailored interview questions that are position specific to successfully prepare for an upcoming interview.
Big Interview
Use Big Interview to learn and develop new interviewing techniques, gain access to other interview resources, and practice commonly asked questions from over 20 industries that will help you ace your next interview.