CLA Career Services

Your next steps start here, with tailored career resources and support for each step of your CLA career journey.

CLA offers tailored career resources and support for each step of your CLA career journey.

In CLA Career Services, we offer programming, classes, and 1-1 support for CLA students of all identities and class years. We bring employers and CLA Alumni to campus to share their industry insights, and we share internships, jobs, and career opportunities to help you test your interests, gain experience, related to your unique goals.

Leverage our resources and expertise as you explore what makes you curious, prepare for an impactful career path, and pursue your next steps.

Ready to Get Started?

Begin your career exploration or search process with these key career resources for CLA students.

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CLA Career Guide

Access CLA-specific “how-to” guides for exploring your major and career, building your resume and cover letter, tips for interview preparation, and more.

CLA Career Guide

My Career Management

Answer a few quick questions and receive customized ideas and action steps based on your top career questions.

My Career Management

UMN Job & Internship Board

Find jobs, internships, and other opportunities posted specifically for UMN students.

UMN Job & Internship Board

Get Career Support

Schedule Appointment

Drop-In Hours

Resume or Cover Letter Review

Current CLA students and alumni within one year of graduation are welcome to connect with us for individualized support. (Prospective students and alumni beyond one year of graduation are encouraged to use our online resources.)

Discover Opportunities

Major & Career Exploration

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Internships & Jobs

CLA Career Management Courses: Equip Yourself with skills for life after graduation

CLA Career Courses

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Career Events & Workshops

Employer Connections

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Alumni Connections

For Alumni

Join the Maroon & Gold Network

Alumni Resources & Opportunities

For Employers

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CLA's Employer Engagement Team

Members of our Employer Engagement team are active partners with employers near and far in their ongoing efforts to meet, recruit, and hire liberal arts talent. We coordinate many options during both the fall and spring semesters for employers to recruit CLA students on campus for internships and jobs.

Recruit or Engage with CLA Students

For Faculty and Staff

We are your partner in connecting the academic journey to career experiences and opportunities for CLA students.

Resources for Faculty & Staff

About Us

[email protected] | 612-626-6574
411 Bruininks Hall (East Bank)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm CT

About CLA Career Services