Career Development and Exploration

Students and recent graduates have access to a variety of options to aid in their career exploration. The Mines Strategy is a guide published annually to help students with career development and job search preparation, and offers information on resumes, cover letters, interviews and more! Students also receive access to DiggerNet, a dedicated online recruiting system for those seeking to register for an event or apply for on-campus jobs, summer internships, co-op positions, part-time jobs, full-time positions, and research opportunities.

Not every student at Mines will know what they want to do with their degree. The Career Center works with students to explore new paths and see where their interests lie, using tools such as Focus2Career. Focus2Career is a platform specifically designed for students exploring majors and finding different degree pathways into their career. Students take a series of assessments that provide suggested majors and careers based on results. Students interested in using the platform can work with a Career and Professional Development advisor or their CASA advisor. Additional tools are available on our Resources page. For students wanting to dive into career search and preparation, they can enroll in CSM 250: Engineering Your Career Path. CSM 250 is a one-credit elective course designed to help students prepare for the job search. Through CSM 250 students gain valuable skills and tools, while hearing from alumni and professionals in the field. Students leave CSM 250 with job search tools including a polished resume and cover letter, and professional experiences such as practice interviewing and salary negotiation training.