Northern Career Services

04/14/2026

💼 Career Tip: Keep Your LinkedIn Profile Fresh!

Your LinkedIn profile is more than just a resume—it’s your digital first impression. Update it regularly with new skills, clinical experiences, certifications, or leadership roles so employers always see your most current self.

✨ Pro tip: Set a reminder once a month to add anything new—you never know when an opportunity might come looking for you!

04/07/2026

Tip for Picking the Right Career:
Focus on your strengths, passions, and values — a career that fits who you are will make work feel less like a job and more like purpose.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from our office to yours! 💐We are closed on Monday, but we will see you back in the office on Tuesday.

03/31/2026

Tip Tuesday-- Call someone you haven't talked to recently.
Call them between classes or while you’re doing something random—don’t wait for the “perfect time.”

In college, it’s easy to think you need a long, deep catch-up, so you keep putting it off. But honestly, a quick “hey, I was just thinking about you—how are you?” While you’re walking to class or sitting in your car is enough.

Everyone’s busy, everyone’s a little all over the place, and no one expects a full life update. It’s more about staying connected than saying something meaningful.

If you wait until you have time, you probably won’t. Just call anyway—it keeps your friendships from turning into “we should hang out soon” people.

03/27/2026

Congratulations to this NSU alumnus! 👏 Making moves and shaping his own version of success—we love to see it!

If you've ever met Clayton Randall, it shouldn't be a surprise to see that he's been recognized by his employer, Northwestern Mutual-Aberdeen . Nice job, young man!

03/24/2026

Tip Tuesday!

Spring break was fun… now let’s reset. Take a few minutes to plan your week before it plans you—write down assignments, test dates, and priorities in a planner or notes app so nothing sneaks up on you. It’ll make getting back into the swing of things way less overwhelming and a lot more manageable.

03/17/2026

Tip Tuesday

Keeping a few emergency basics in your car or backpack can make a big difference when the weather turns bad. Items like gloves, a warm hat, snacks, and a portable phone charger can help you stay comfortable and prepared if you get stuck in the cold, delayed on the road, or waiting longer than expected between classes. Having these small essentials on hand helps you stay safe, warm, and connected, especially during unpredictable winter weather.

03/10/2026

After a little break we are back with Tip Tuesday—Take more pictures and make more memories. Life moves quickly, and the little moments that seem ordinary now often become the ones you cherish the most later. Whether it’s a simple day with friends, family gatherings, or new experiences, capturing those memories helps you hold onto them as time passes. Don’t wait for the “perfect” moment—sometimes the imperfect, spontaneous ones end up meaning the most.

02/20/2026

Hey students! FAFSA season is here—priority deadline is March 1, 2026! File now and secure your spot for the best aid packages. Future you will thank you! 🙌

02/09/2026

Happy Teacher Job Fair Eve!

We’re so excited to welcome you to our annual Teacher Job Fair tomorrow on campus. This year’s event will be held in the Barnett Center, with check-in from 7:30–8:30 a.m.

Event Details:
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Northern State University – Barnett Center
Schedule
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. — Check-In (South end of the Barnett Center)
8:30 a.m. — Opening Remarks
8:45 – 10:45 a.m. — Roundtables
10:45 – 11:00 a.m. — Booth Setup
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Job Fair
12:30 p.m. — Lunch (Kessler’s Room) – to-go boxes available
1:00 p.m. — 2025 Teacher of the Year Amy Verhelst presentation (Blue Room – Johnson Fine Arts Center, optional)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. — Individual Interviews with Candidates (optional)

We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday!
Thank you for being part of this exciting event.