Career Services
Questions? Contact Us.
Office of Career Services
May Hall 200
dsu.career@dickinsonstate.edu
Call 701-502-4240
Career development is a journey, and your time spent at DSU is your first step in this journey. Wherever you are in the process, we offer one-on-one assistance to help you plan for and achieve career success. We strongly encourage you to take a proactive role in career exploration early in your DSU experience utilizing Career Services’ resources.
Career Services offers a variety of resources:
- Access to employment opportunities, internships, and volunteer work
- Resume and cover letter creation
- Interview preparation
- Career exploration
- Professional development and networking
To take advantage of these services, please set up an appointment.
FOCUS 2
FOCUS 2 is an online portal that will guide you through a reliable career and education decision-making model. It will help you choose a major, explore occupations, and make informed decisions about your career. The program is FREE for DSU students.
FOCUS 2 provides valid and reliable assessments including Work Interests, Personality, Values, Skills, Leisure Interests, and Career Planning Readiness. Assessment results are matched to supporting majors and career options with over 1,000 occupations and up-to-date career information.
Register for your account online HERE. Use access code bluehawk. If you have any questions, contact Career Services.
DSU offers on-campus employment opportunities for qualified students. There are two types of on-campus employment: federal work study and institutional work study.
Federal Work Study
Federal work study (FWS) may be available to you if you demonstrate financial need through your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A work study award means you can seek federal work study employment. However, it's not a guarantee of a job. Jobs span across the entire campus and to some eligible off-campus employers too. Positions may vary from clerical work to research, from service to security. Eligible students must apply for a federal work study position through the DSU website. Click here to see the list of open student positions. You can apply for more than one position marked FWS.
Institutional Work Study
Institutional work study (IWS) is not based on financial need. Positions are available on-campus, and wages vary depending on the job. You must apply for an institutional work study position through the DSU website. You can apply for more than one position marked IWS.
Benefits of Work Study Positions
- Flexible work schedule
- Earn extra income
- Acquire valuable work experience for your resume
- Reduce necessity for student loans
- Network with college professionals
- Sample different career paths
- Enhance fundamental work skills
- Develop a sense of community and involvement with DSU
There are many job opportunities available in Dickinson and the surrounding communities for current students and recent graduates.
Compass
Compass is an online workforce and career exploration platform created by Golden Path Solutions that matches high schoolers and higher-education students with regional employers in and around Dickinson.
North Dakota Job Service
You can access resources for local employment through the North Dakota Job Service.
Stop by Career Services
You are welcome to stop by the Career Services office to discuss job openings. Please use the Resources on this page for other online sources for finding job opportunities.