Job Search Resources

UMN alumni who have been laid off may be able to access an Executive Education class for free:  

A laid off alumni can access free professional development courses through DEED. Carol Roecklein, Director of Carlson Executive Education Open Enrollment Programs can help you facilitate an educational opportunity through Carlson School Executive Education while utilizing MN DEED resources. She can assist you with a personal consultation to assess your goals and ambitions, and how these resources can help get you to the next level, while accessing support available to you to help cover the expenses.  You may schedule a time to connect with Carol by calling 612-900-5483 or book time with her.  In preparation for your meeting, please fill out this form.

The Carlson Business Career Center is dedicated to connecting our students and alumni with employment opportunities, career events, and professional contacts.

Career Exploration is the process of finding a rewarding career path, as well as specific jobs within a particular career path.  Think of career exploration and planning as building bridges from your current job/career to your next job/career. 

Networking is an essential component for successful career exploration and management.  Networking provides opportunities to "see what you can be", learn about companies, develop an awareness of industries, and see a variety of functions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, at least 70% of all jobs are obtained through networking. It is important and valuable to cultivate your network even when you're not looking for a new job.

On-demand resource for every step of your career journey: from exploration to application materials, professional correspondence, LinkedIn, and more. Written for students, but helpful anytime!