Students and Alumni
The Career and Professional Development (CPD) team is here for every step of your Dakota State University journey. Whether you are a current or incoming student or one of our esteemed alumni, the CPD team can help you achieve your professional goals.
Support includes various services and programs available to all DSU students and alumni.
Start your job search
Whether you’re looking for your first job after college or a new career path after 10 years, Handshake can help with your job search. The portal helps you more easily connect with employers and source jobs, internships, event information, and on-campus recruiting opportunities.
With Handshake you can
- Schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor
- Research employers/organizations that recruit at DSU
- Upload a resume/cover letter for employers to view
- Search and apply for both on and off-campus jobs and internships
- Sign up for on-campus interviews
- View and RSVP for career fairs and career events
Services, support, and opportunities
Career advising and preparation
Get help exploring career paths, choosing a direction, and preparing for interviews. The CPD team can also provide resume and cover letter expertise, help with polishing your Handshake profile and online presence, and guidance with graduate school research. Additionally, our on-campus Career Closet has professional wear at no cost for students and alumni.
Jobs and internships
DSU puts on career fairs to help you connect with industry partners and future employers. Career workshops and professional development programs help grow your networking skills and build your career path. Internship coordinators can also help connect you with internships in your field of study.
On-campus employment
Working on campus is convenient, flexible, and a great way to meet people. Gain experience while exploring career options, developing career-ready skills, and building your resume.
Handshake is the place to look for on-campus opportunities at DSU:
- Work-study (pending qualification through your FAFSA submission)
- Positions that require work-study eligibility, as determined by your financial aid package, are listed on Handshake. Once you have been awarded and accepted work-study, you can begin your work-study employment search.
- Connect with the Financial Aid Office directly if you have questions about your work-study award or are uncertain if you received one.
- Student labor – if you are not eligible for work-study, or did not apply for financial aid, you can still work on campus. We have many student labor positions available.
Alumni
Looking for a new job or career change? The CPD team has your back. The services available to students are still available for you as alumni. Start by looking through Handshake and reach out with any questions.