How to respond to “tell me about yourself” without sounding scripted

By Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

It’s one of the most dreaded interview questions (or prompts, really): “Tell me about yourself.” Many early-career professionals mistakenly treat this as an opportunity for small talk, a recap …

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Advice for International Students Looking for Full-Time Jobs in the U.S. in 2026

For professionals like me who work with international students, 2025 was a very tough year, and a very sad year. International education was clearly under attack, international students were being unnecessarily scrutinized, and many of us who advised these students …

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BTS came back. Your career gap shouldn’t be harder to explain than military service

By Jim Stroud, career intelligence analyst and job search workshop facilitator for college students

All seven members of BTS have completed South Korea’s mandatory service and reunited after one of the most visible career pauses in modern entertainment. PBS, citing …

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Career Outcomes

Within the "Industries of Interest" career pathway communities the data is pre-filtered to show outcomes of graduates in this cluster.  Based on the response rate there may not be enough data to show the results for each survey question. To view the full set of graduate outcome data please visit Our Outcomes page.

Career Services tracks career outcomes on an annual basis through a survey known as First Destination. This data refers to the post-graduation status of students within six months of graduation and provides a snapshot view of the success undergraduates obtain.

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Industry
  • Employment Function
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

This chart displays the post-graduation outcomes of St. Catherine University students, showing the percentage of graduates who are employed full-time, employed part-time, continuing their education, seeking employment, or engaged in other activities such as volunteer service or fellowship programs.

Featured Resources

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Career Resources

Use this comprehensive resource to find different places to look based on your specific areas of interest, such as:

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Contact & Location

Phone
651-690-8890
Address

CdC | Room 210
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105

Career Service Hours

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Tuesday 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm

Appointments may be available from 4:00-6:00 based on staffing capacity.