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
Celebrating Manufacturing Month
Friday, October 3, 2025
October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota and across the nation.
TRIO Helps Students Succeed
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
TRIO provides free, personalized support to students enrolled in two-year programs.
Students Welcomed for 53rd Year
Monday, August 25, 2025
Hennepin Tech has opened its doors for the 53rd academic year, continuing its legacy as Minnesota’s largest stand-alone technical college and a leader in workforce development.
Chef Figueroa Named Educator of the Year
Friday, August 8, 2025
Chef Tracy Figueroa has been named Post-Secondary Educator of the Year by the Idaho Potato Commission and the Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ).
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