Career Development
Career Development provides assistance to students in all areas of the job search process including:
- Resume and cover letter development or review
- Interviewing skills and practice interviews
- Networking with employers
- Mentoring and internship resources
- Workshops and informational sessions
Career Prep Tools
It's never too soon to start preparing for your job search. Use these resources to ignite your career!
Resumes and Cover Letters
- Cover Letters
- Resume Template
- Writing Strong Cover Letters
- Building a Strong Resume
- Riley Guide: Resumes and Cover Letters
- How to Ace Interviews with the Star Method
- Podcast: The Well Rounded Resume
- Webinar: Resume Student Workshop
Interview Preparation
- Interview Tips
- Practice Interviewing Online with Big Interview
- Interview Questions
- Traditional Interview Question Preparation
- Preparing for an Interview
- Podcast: Interviews Express for Success
- Podcast: Interviews: From Distress to De-Stress
Job Search
Handshake How-To Videos
- From Campus to Career on Handshake
- First 5 Days on Handshake
- Filling out Your Profile
- Searching for Jobs
- Getting Helpful Career Advice
- Finding Employers
- Update Your Job Recs
- Applying for Jobs
Explore Career Paths
- Discovering Your Career
- Research Career Paths
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*Net
- CareerOneStop
- Study Corgi
Additional Resources
Search for a Job
There are several ways students can search for employment.
- On Campus Student Employment
- Career Experience (Internships)
Consider completing an internship to gain career experience. - Career Fair
Each spring, Hennepin Tech hosts career fairs to connect students with employers. - Handshake
A career search tool that employers looking to hire Hennepin Tech students use to post available positions. Refer to Get Started with Handshake for instructions on how to setup your account.
News
College Honors Adoptees
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Each November, National Adoption Month reminds us of the human need to belong.
$4.1M DEED Grant Received
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Hennepin Tech receives $4.1M from DEED to expand semiconductor training and grow Minnesota’s high-tech workforce.
Invitation to Vote on New Website Design Theme
Monday, October 20, 2025
Help choose the new Hennepin Tech website design and score some swag! Vote now for your favorite theme before October 31.
Celebrating Manufacturing Month
Friday, October 3, 2025
October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota and across the nation.
Career Appointments
If you would like help with your resume or any other career resources, please book an appointment or email one of our staff. We can work with you in person or virtually, including evening appointments, as available.
Kyle Huggar
Career Development Coordinator
Contact for: Job Search, Internships, Resumes, Student Employment, Handshake