Ridgewater College is a student-centered institution, committed to helping new students, returning students, transfer students, and alumni find and succeed in their careers by providing resources for career development and employment goals.
Choosing a career is an important decision. Career Services helps students in all stages of career planning, from exploring majors and careers, to conducting a job search, to helping prepare for the interview. We also help connect employers to qualified and well-trained employees!
Watch Career Services IntroAvailable Career Services
- Online 1-credit Career Exploration and Planning course (Speak with an advisor to register for CAOR 0101)
- Career exploration & assessments
- Resume & cover letter development
- LinkedIn profile creation
- Job searching
- Mock interviewing
- Career-related events on campus
Ridgewater College currently partners with Handshake!
Handshake is Ridgewater College’s online job board platform. Employers can post job openings, including full or part time positions, internships, or volunteer opportunities. Students can use Handshake to network, search for jobs, and attend free events designed to support the job search. Click below to get started with Handshake today!
EMPLOYERS:
Employer Log In Getting Started with Handshake
STUDENTS:
Student Log In Getting Started with Handshake
Alumni Support
Graduates of Ridgewater College can use Career Services resources for job searching, career changes, and skills development and should complete our graduate follow-up survey to connect with the college.
Graduate Survey (PDF)Contact Career Services
We are here for you! Students and alumni are welcome and encouraged to meet with Career Services to start the conversation.
Appointment hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Willmar Campus | 8:30am – 4:00pm
Wednesday
Hutchinson Campus | 9:00am – 3:00pm
Appointments can be held in person (Willmar or Hutchinson), via Zoom, or over the phone.
Schedule an appointment with Stephanie through Starfish* or reach out through her contact information below.
*Starfish login: Ridgewater College website > LOGINS > D2L-Brightspace > Starfish
