Search Strategies
There are two ways to get jobs and internships - applying to active postings and networking. Networking is the most effective strategy as over 75% of jobs are obtained through connections, but knowing where to look for openings is critical to a successful job or internship search.
A good place to start is seeing the top employers and career outcomes for your major. Gather a bunch of ideas on finding jobs and internship with our strategies below.
University Resources
Career-Specific Sites
Job Boards
Career Fairs & Events
Nonprofit Job Posting Sites
Staffing Agencies - Twin Cities
We do not endorse any particular agency and recommend only using services free to candidates. Ask thorough questions before signing up.
- Celarity (Design, Marketing, Communications)
- Creatis (Design, Marketing, Communications)
- Creative Circle (Design, Marketing, UX, Content and more)
- Digital People (Design)
- ESP IT (IT)
- Konik PrimeStaff (Architecture, Interior Design)
- MDS Staffing (Architecture, Project Management, Drafting, Design, Construction Management)
- Versique Search & Consulting (Finance, Accounting, HR, IT & Engineering, Risk Management)
- Verum Staffing (Food, Animal, Environmental Science, Lab Work)
Staffing Agencies - National
We do not endorse any particular agency and recommend only using services free to candidates. Ask thorough questions before signing up.
- Accountemps (Accounting, Finance, Analysis)
- Adecco (Accounting, Finance, Design, Retail, Administrative, Health Services)
- Aerotek (Accounting, Architecture, Design, Construction, Environmental, Health Services)
- Agricultural Recruiting Companies (including communications)
- Aquent (Design, Marketing/Business)
- Avenica (Administrative, Business)
- Crawford Thomas (Accounting, Finance, IT, Marketing, Sales)
- Creative Circle (Design, Marketing, UX, Content and more)
- GeoSearch (GIS)
- Interior Talent (Architecture, Interior Design, IT, Retail)
- Kelly (Science, Government, Finance/Accounting)
- Kelly Mitchell (IT)
- Kinsa Group (Food Science and Product Development)
- Pace Analytical Scientific Lab Staffing (Environmental, Lab)
- Robert Half (IT, Finance & Accounting, Creative & Marketing)
- Webuild Staffing (Construction, Environmental, GIS)