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
How Retro Skills Power Modern Careers
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
It's no joke. Foundational skills behind older technologies power today’s high-tech industries.
Students Compete in SkillsUSA Competition
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Thirty-seven students will compete in the Minnesota SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Competition on March 27-28.
Building the Future Through Mentorship
Monday, March 23, 2026
The Be Bold Break the Mold mentorship program at Hennepin Technical College showcases the power of networking.
Burrows Named Outstanding Educator by MinnState
Monday, March 9, 2026
Philosophy instructor, Jason Burrows will be honored by MinnState as a 2026 Outstanding Educator in a ceremony in April.
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