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
Cyber Challenge Draws High Schoolers to Campus
Friday, March 6, 2026
Nearly 70 students competed at Hennepin Tech’s first Minnesota High School Cyber Challenge on Feb. 27.
Culinary Student Named Student Chef of the Year
Monday, March 2, 2026
The American Culinary Federation Minnesota Chefs Chapter names Joni Mack as Student Chef of the Year.
ARET Students Flip the Script
Friday, February 20, 2026
The ARET Reverse Career Fair and IOPP club activities help bridge classroom learning and career readiness.
Alumni Mentor Comes Full Circle
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Alumna Cheryl Davis is now giving back as a mentor in Hennepin Technical College’s Be Bold, Break the Mold initiative.
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