Make an Appointment
We want to help with your career needs and questions! Appointments can be conducted via Zoom video chat or in person. Once you book an appointment, you will receive an email confirmation with specific instructions to follow. Please make sure your Handshake profile is complete and notifications are turned on if you schedule an appointment.
See the instructions below on how to schedule an appointment, or call us at 320-308-2151.
Types of Appointments
Document Review
Need a quick résumé or cover letter review? Email us your document in Word format.
Appointments include:
- Résumé Review
- Cover Letter Review
- Résumé AND Cover Letter Review
Exploration
Email our Peer Career Advisors to learn about the major options at St. Cloud State and how to start researching career options.
Appointments include:
- Career or Major Exploration
- MBTI Exploration
Job/Internship Search
For questions on how to search for part-time jobs in Handshake, email our Peer Career Advisors.
Mock interviews are offered multiple times a year with a variety of employers. Check out our event schedule for a list of opportunities.
Appointments include:
- Job Searching – Full-time
- Job Searching – Part-time
- Internship
- Interview Coaching
Graduate School Prep
Need a quick résumé review? Email us your document in Word format.
Visit The Write Place for help with your personal statement or essay.
Appointments include:
- Graduate School Prep
- Graduate Student Résumé/Cover Letter Review
Appointment Scheduling Information
Schedule an Appointment
Follow the directions from Handshake or below.
If you have issues logging into Handshake, email us at careercenter@stcloudstate.edu with your Star ID and name.
- Log in.
- Click on Career Center and then Appointments.
- Click "Schedule a New Appointment."
- Choose a Category.
- Choose an Appointment Type.
- Select an Appointment medium if you have a preference.
- Choose a date.
- Select the time.
- Enter in details about what you would like your appointment to focus on.
- Check your email for confirmation.
- Failure to show or cancel an appointment will result in revocation of permission to schedule future appointments.
Canceling an Appointment
- Select the appointment you want to cancel.
- Click Cancel Appointment.
Review Appointment and Interview Policies
Late policy
- If you are going to be late, notify us at 320-308-2151 as soon as possible.
- If you are more than 10 minutes late, without informing our office, you will need to reschedule the appointment. No exceptions.
No show/late cancellation:
- If you miss scheduled appointments, or excessively cancel appointments within an hour of the appointment time, you may not be permitted to schedule appointments.
No show/late cancellation for appointments or interviews with employers
- All cancellations must be completed 24 hours in advance of the scheduled interview. Candidates who cancel in less than 24 hours (or do not show up), will be required to write a letter of apology to the interviewer.
- Access to Handshake will be withdrawn until the letter is written and a copy sent to the Career Center. Access will be re-established once the letter has been sent.
- A second violation will result in the termination of access until the candidate has met with a designated Career Center staff member.
- Last-minute cancellations of appointments or "no-shows" are highly unprofessional. Employers leave with a negative impression of the candidate and our university, and it denies another student the opportunity to meet with that recruiter.
- We know that occasionally a short-notice cancellation is necessary. If explained in a note to the recruiter, they will understand. It is never acceptable to just not show up for an interview.
- We aim to be respectful of our employers’ time, and of the students who want to interview with these employers.
- Questions: 320-308-2151.
Alumni:
- Alumni are welcome to attend all events, including participating in on-campus interviewing, workshops and fairs.
- Full access to Handshake, which is our job posting and employer networking system. Contact us to have an account set up for you.
- Full access to all of our web resources, including information on resume writing, grad school research, and career exploration.
- Fees may be charged for assessments and other events where applicable.
- Career Force is a Minnesota resource providing career coaching assistance to help individuals start, advance or change careers.
- Find a career coach. Minnesota Career Development Association maintains a list of Minnesota career counselors and coaches.
If you graduated within the last year, in addition to the items above you also may set up a document review or a career counseling appointment.
Prospective undergraduate or graduate students:
- The Career Center primarily serves current students and alumni.
- If you are looking for information on majors, please contact the Office of Admissions or School of Graduate Studies for information on the programs St. Cloud State University offers or to learn more about majors, careers and take a free career assessment.
Faculty and staff:
- Because our obligation is to meet with our current students and alumni, we are unable to meet with faculty or staff individually.
- Faculty and staff are welcome to attend our events, including workshops, fairs and have access to Handshake.
- Fees may be charged for assessments and other events where applicable.