Graduate Students: Start Planning What’s Next

The St. Thomas Career Development Center supports graduate students with individualized support and specialized resources. Whether you are exploring potential pathways, building your network, or searching for your next opportunity, we are here to support you in every stage of your career journey. 

Graduate students may meet with a career coach in person or virtually by making an appointment in Handshake. Coaching appointments cover any of the following topics:

  • Resume & Cover Letter Review
  • Networking Strategies
  • LinkedIn Optimization
  • Job & Internship Search
  • Career Transition and Exploration
  • Practice Interviews
  • Job Offers & Negotiation
  • And more!

Featured Articles

Alumni Advice: Finding a Mentor

We asked alumni on St. Thomas Connect “What advice do you have for students on how to identify a potential mentor and form a lasting connection?” You can learn from their words of wisdom!

By Esse Komlanvi
Esse Komlanvi
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8 resume hacks that will get you noticed by applicant tracking systems

Most students and recent grads know they need a strong resume to land interviews. What many don’t realize is that their first “reader” won’t be a recruiter or hiring manager—it will be a piece of software. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Alumni Advice: Career Fair Preparation

The Fall 2025 Career Fair is just around the corner, on September 19th! We took this opportunity to ask alumni on St. Thomas Connect, “What advice do you have for Tommies preparing for career fairs?” Check out their top tips …

By Violeta Lara
Violeta Lara Associate Director, Career Education
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Career Growth Diaries – Day 28 – Networking like a rockstar

Whether you’re actively preparing for interviews, just starting your job search, or still waiting for that first opportunity, there’s one strategy that pays off at every stage: Networking.

You’ve likely heard the phrase, “Your network is your net worth.” It’s …

By Esse Komlanvi
Esse Komlanvi
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Career Growth Diaries – Day 21 – Acing the Interview

Day 21, here we are again! But this time, we’re coming in stronger because we remember our worth and value. Maybe we’ve even sparked interest from a recruiter. They’ve written to you or called you. You feel happy, excited, and …

By Esse Komlanvi
Esse Komlanvi
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Career Resources

Contact & Location

Phone
(651) 962-6761
Address

MHC 123
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Career Service Hours

Monday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Drop-ins Monday-Friday 10am-3pm (during fall and spring semesters)