Human Resources & Industrial Relations Careers

Make the most of your master’s in HR and Industrial Relations. The CBCC  will help you discover the career best suited to your interests, educational background, and professional goals. Some of the ways we help are:

• Career exploration - Learning about yourself, the world of work, and where you best fit is an important first step for a successful business career in HR, and CBCC provides valuable resources for this exploration process.
• Resume and cover letter assistance - We'll help you customize your resume and cover letter to a specific type of employment opportunity.
• Interview preparation - Conduct a practice interview with a career coach and get immediate feedback on your interviewing skills.
• Job search tools - A well-planned job search strategy can help you stay focused and gain a competitive edge—whether launching or advancing your career in HR—and we have several tools to make your job search easier and more efficient.
• Networking - We'll get you started with networking and building relationships, both formally and informally.
• Offer evaluation and negotiation - Talk one-on-one with a coach and obtain valuable employment statistics to help you make the most out of your offer.
• Library resources - We have the best, most up-to-date books on job search strategy, interviewing, resumes, and cover letters.
• One-on-one career coaching - Need career advice? Our professional career coaches can help with all aspects of your career development. From defining a business career that fits you best, to negotiating job offers, your career coach will be with you every step of the way.

The CBCC also helps you capitalize on your master’s in HR and industrial relations with programs and events designed to help you begin or advance your human resources career. Some of the ways we help are:

• On-campus interviews - Throughout the year, MHRIR students are invited to more than 40 recruiting events. Each year, more than 100 employers recruit on campus for internships and full-time human resources career opportunities, while another 300 companies use the Minnesota Carlson external job posting system, TalentLink.
• Company information sessions - Company information sessions are an excellent opportunity to make initial contact with a company representative and advance your MHRIR future. The presentation provides you with information about the company and position.
• Networking receptions - The CBCC plans several networking receptions every year to connect you with potential employers.
• Career workshops - Carlson offers 20- 30 workshops per year to provide career tools you can implement immediately.