About Us
Individual Career Coaching
One-on-one career advising appointments with one of our professional career coaches. In-person or via phone/Skype. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Self-Assessment
Job Search Strategy
Networking
Company Research
Resumes
Interview Prep
Offers & Negotiation
Students: schedule an appointment by logging into Handshake (under the Coaching tab)
Alumni: schedule an appointment by calling our front desk at 612-625-3632
Connect with Employers
The CBCC has relationships with a vast array of employers in a variety of industries. If you are interested in learning more about networking or recruiting contacts at a company feel free to reach out to the Business Development team for more insight.
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Express Advising (in person or virtual)
Great for a quick question or resume review with a career coach. Sign up for these 10-minute appointments via Handshake.
Contract Coaches
The CBCC has enlisted the support of 15-20 local working professionals who are here to help coach you on your career. These professionals – many of whom are Carlson alumni – are available for both general coaching and function-specific information. Check out their bios and availability in Handshake under Coaching, and feel free to sign up for an appointment.
Small Group Interview Prep
Meet with a trained student facilitator in small groups to practice interview skills. This is an excellent way to receive feedback from your peers and get plenty of practice for upcoming interviews.
Space is limited, so please sign-up in Handshake - under Appointments.
Events and Workshops
The CBCC sponsors or co-sponsors a number of events designed to facilitate your connections to key corporate contacts and develop the skills necessary for your career development and job search.
Check Handshake regularly for the most up-to-date list of events and workshops available to you!
CBCC Library
The CBCC has a wide array of career-related books available for checkout. Popular titles include:
The 20-Minute Networking Meeting - Graduate Edition: Learn to Network. Get a Job. -Marcia Ballinger
The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster -Steve Dalton
Case in Point: Complete Case Interview Preparation -Marc Cosentino
Power Ties: The International Student's Guide to Finding a Job in the United States -Dan Beaudry
Stop by the CBCC front desk for these and more!
Virtual Interview Rooms
There are two rooms in the CBCC lobby that are designated for students to use for virtual interactions with employers. Stop by, email GBCCMail@umn.edu or call 612-625-3632 to reserve one of the rooms for a specific date/time.
Contact
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.