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Ridgewater College is a student-centered institution, committed to helping new students, returning students, transfer students, and alumni find and succeed in their future careers by providing resources for career development and employment goals during their academic experience and after graduation.
Choosing a career is an important – and often difficult – decision. Career Services helps students in all stages of career planning, from exploring careers to conducting a job search to applying for a job. We also help employers find 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
- Online job listings
- Practice interviewing
- Career fairs and other career-related events
STUDENTS & EMPLOYERS: More information on our new job search partner, Handshake, coming soon!
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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 making connections between interests and career.
Appointment hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday*
Willmar Campus | 8:30am – 4:00pm
Wednesday
Hutchinson Campus | 9:00am – 3:00pm
*Due to occasional telework, some Friday appointments may be via Zoom.
Appointments can be held in person (Willmar or Hutchinson), via Zoom, or over the phone.
Schedule an appointment with Stephanie through Starfish (Ridgewater College website > Logins (at the top) > D2L > Starfish) or reach out through her contact info below.
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