Services & Resources

Undergraduate Business Career Center Services

The Undergraduate Business Career Center (UBCC) is located at 1-110 Carlson School of Management. The Center is committed to providing quality services to undergraduate students at the Carlson School of Management. It also strives to increase and expand its services to better serve students and recruiting companies. The undergraduate counselors are responsible for program development and counseling for undergraduate students. Appointments for individual assistance can be made in person at the front desk or by calling 612-624-0011.

The Edgetem (The Edge):

The Edgetem is the web-enabled student registration system of the Business Career Center. The site is further detailed in the The Edge section of the Handbook. It includes:

(1) On-campus interview preference selection process
(2) On-campus interview scheduling
(3) Resume posting and maintenance
(4) Company information session sign-up
(5) Access to external job postings
(6) Access to company web sites
(7) Access to recruiters, CSOM alum’s & CSOM students who want to talk with other students about their internship or work experience with a particular company
(8) The ability to submit job and internship offers on-line

More information can be found by checking the The Edge section of the Handbook and checking the website itself. The site changes as more features are added, so check it regularly.

Check the UBCC web site or the UBCC office for specific days and times of the week that orientation sessions for The Edge will be held.

On-Campus Interviewing
Over 100 companies come to campus each year to interview students for permanent positions and internships. Students may interview during fall and spring semesters. Opportunities to sign up for interviews and interview schedules are posted weekly on The Edgetem

The Edge

Internships
On-campus interviewing for internships primarily occurs from the end of January through March. The Edge is the system that administers this process.

However, some companies recruit interns in the fall only; thus, star checking The Edge in the fall.

A student can earn academic credit through the Accounting Department for an accounting internship. Interviews are conducted and coordinated through the Undergraduate Business Career Center at the beginning of October. Tax and audit internships are available with public accounting firms for tax season and during the summer.

Permanent Jobs
On-campus interviewing for permanent jobs primarily occurs from the end of September through the middle of December. There is usually a moderate permanent recruiting activity in the spring semester as well. The Edge is the system that administers this process.

External Job Postings
Several hundred companies recruit Carlson students through the external job postings on The Edge, which lists many full-time jobs for permanent positions and internships. Postings are for positions that companies will not be interviewing for on-campus. Students can access these from the C.A.R.S web site. Students can set up an “agent,” which will automatically send external job postings that match their registration criteria.

Company Information Sessions
Many companies hold information sessions prior to their interviews on campus – a few weeks before the interview or possibly day before. These sessions are extremely valuable and the recruiters expect students on their schedules to be there. You must register ahead of time through The Edge If you are not on the interview schedule, you can still usually attend the information session for networking opportunities as well as the possibility of getting on the interviewer’s schedule. Students can set up an “agent” to have reminders sent about upcoming Info Sessions associated with postings the student has preferenced for. The agent will also remind students of Info Sessions coming up that the student has RSVP'd for. Dress is typically business casual.

Resume Search
Companies are able to search The Edge for students to fill various internship and full-time positions. In order for students to be considered, they must first register on The Edge and upload their resume.

Career Counseling
The Undergraduate Counselors are available for assistance with career planning, self-assessment, resume writing, interviewing techniques, interview evaluations, job search strategy and other career-related/job hunting issues.

Resource Literature
Lists located in the Undergraduate Business Career Center library list all literature available in the office and its location. This includes career, company and industry literature, handouts and videotapes.

Career Literature - Books regarding business careers, prospects for careers, job-hunting techniques, networking, etc. can be found in the Undergraduate Business Career Center.

Company Literature - Information on companies can be found in file cabinets near the front desk. Books are also available that give current information on many corporations, or list companies by geographic area, or types of positions they seek to fill.

Handouts - Handouts from workshops, along with a list of Undergraduate Business Career Center services, are available at the front desk.

Videotapes - Videotapes of workshops are available for checkout.

Magazines & Newspapers - Business Week, Fortune, City Business, Advertising Age, Brand Week, The Economist, Fast Company, Workforce, and The Wall Street Journal are available for review in the Graduate Business Career Center.

Alumni Link
This database is available on the PCs in the Undergraduate Business Career Center library and on The Edge under “Search Contacts.” It contains names of about 1000 alumni who are interested in talking with students about their careers, their companies, their job search, etc. Computers PCs with Alumni Link (mentioned above) and access to the web are available in the Undergraduate Business Career Center library. You are able to print documents, such as your resume, from these computers.

Fax Machine & Phone
There is a fax machine and telephone available for your job search efforts. Check in with the front desk to use these items.

Workshops (Visit the UBCC for a complete list!):
A variety of workshops are held throughout the year. These include:

Resume Booster and Communicating in an Interview Workshops -

Offers and Negotiation Workshops -

Case Interview Workshop -

Etiquette Dinner -

Career & Internship Fair Prep Workshops -

Job Search Strategy Workshop -

How to Make the Most of your Internship Workshop -

Industry Days
The Undergraduate Business Career Center coordinates one to two "Days" a year to introduce and educate undergraduates about different careers. Past "Days" have included Marketing Day, Investment Industry Day, and Accounting Day. Professionals from the business community present and share knowledge and expertise.

External Site Visits
The Undergraduate Business Career Center arranges several local and a few out of state site visits every year. These are excellent opportunities for students to learn about industries, companies and job openings. Typically, senior level managers, as well as alumni or younger employees conduct the informative sessions, which include tours and often times, lunch.

Mock Interviews

Videotaped mock interviews are conducted continually throughout the year. The mock interview is an excellent opportunity for you to gain interviewing experience without having to worry about losing a job possibility. Sign up for mock interviews in the Undergraduate Business Career Center front desk.

Career & Internship Fair
The Career Fair is held in September and the Intership Fair is held in January. Both are student-organized events and companies that are interested in hiring students attend.