Finding the pathway that fits you best begins with growing in self-awareness!

  • How do your values, interests, personality, skills, strengths and life experiences influence your personal definition of meaningful work?
  • Which major and career options might help you contribute your gifts to our world?
  • Where am I in the career development process? What is coming next for me?
  • Which paths will help you find work that is meaningful to you – work that sustains and fuels you – and that aligns with your who you are, your needs, and your situation?

Are you a first year student, transfer student, or looking for first steps in career exploration? Visit this resource page to find ways to identify skills, explore major opportunities, take personality and skill inventories, and more!

What Is a Blue-Collar Worker? Understanding These Essential Roles

When you hear the term “blue-collar worker,” you might picture construction workers, electricians, or mechanics—people who work with their hands and keep essential industries running—and you’d be right. But what does blue-collar actually mean, and where did the term come …

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Ways to Develop a CEO Mindset Before You Get There

Do you wonder how some people easily land leadership roles while others struggle to get noticed? It may sometimes seem like luck, but it’s really about the mindset. Most professionals who end up running companies have been training their minds …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Align Your 2025 Goals to Meet Department and Manager Expectations

You’ve just wrapped up your 2024 performance review, and now it’s time to focus forward. In 2025, many leaders face the challenge of meeting expectations in an evolving business landscape, while keeping their teams engaged and productive. This requires a …

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Career Planning Checklist

Looking for a general, concise list of things to help you wherever you currently are in your …

Are you looking to understand how your major might connect to what you want to do after school? Use the …

What is Meaningful Work?

Our framework for meaningful work is inspired by the Ikigai method. The word ikigai is the …

When we talk about skills in the career world, what do we mean? Skills are competencies or abilities you have …

Whomi is a free to use platform that offers self-service career development that removes barriers to provide inclusive planning for …

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612.330.1148
Address

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Minneapolis, MN 55454

Career Service Hours

Monday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm