Are you ready to explore what’s next in your journey beyond college? Whether you’re searching for your first internship, a post-grad job, or just want to learn about your options, attend our industry-based career fairs.
The Strommen Center will be …
This academic year, we’re excited to introduce Miranda Englar, an Master of Social Work student from Saint Catherine University. She will be completing her MSW generalist internship in our office and will be with us through the end of the …
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In the 24 hours before a virtual interview, test your actual setup end to end, not just your camera, and have a backup plan ready before you need one. Run the exact platform you’ll use, check your internet speed, and …
Fall campus recruiting season is one of the fastest avenues for securing an entry-level job or summer internship. While submitting resumes online can often feel like sending applications into a black hole, campus career fairs—both in-person and virtual—give you direct …
A higher salary can make a new opportunity difficult to ignore, but compensation is only one part of the equation. A role that pays more may come with limited growth, poor leadership, less flexibility, or responsibilities that don’t align with …
When I spoke with several of our counselors who have served on medical school admissions committees about what makes clinical experience truly valuable, their answers were surprisingly consistent. None of them started by talking about hours.
That stood out to …
The Strommen Center is open all summer for career exploration and support! We will not have availability for drop-ins but we will be taking appointments Monday-Friday.
We will be working virtually Monday & Friday and open for in-person appointments Tuesday-Thursday. …
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We are delighted to share that our own Marcus Carrigan received an Outstanding Staff Award at this year’s Staff Appreciation Event at Augsburg. To celebrate him, we wanted to share a little bit about Marcus and his work as seen …
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On March 3, 2026, Augsburg University’s Strommen Center for Meaningful Work hosted Career Exploration Day. This campus-wide event was designed to provide experiences for students to connect their academic journey to real-world career possibilities and build confidence in their future …
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By: Avery Cheeseman
During this past career exploration day, I ended up going on the field trip to the Metropolitan Council. It was a lovely field trip, and I even ended up meeting up with an employee there who I …