Careers in Minnesota

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in Minnesota? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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Nestled in the midwestern United Stated just south of the Canadian border, Minnesota’s diverse economy provides many opportunities for a recent graduate.

Historically Minnesota’s economy has focused on agriculture, and the state leads in producing sugar beets, sweet corn, green beans, and farm-raised turkeys. Today Minnesota’s food focus has shifted toward finished food products with companies such as Hormel, Land O’Lakes, Schwann, and General Mills. The nation’s largest privately held company, Cargill, which has a large food arm, is also based in Minnesota.

Minnesota is also home to the first indoor shopping mall and current largest shopping mall as well as corporate headquarters of several retail stores such as Target, Best Buy, and SuperValu.

The health and medicine industry is growing in Minnesota. Rochester is home to the Mayo Clinic and UnitedHealth Group. MedTronic and St. Jude Medical, along with university research, are paving a path toward a strong biotechnology industry in the state.

Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Minnesota

Domo - Domo is an American Fork, UT based company that “transforms the way executives manage their business" by providing all of your important data in one intuitive platform.

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Advanced Telemetry Systems - Advanced Telemetry Systems is an Isanti, MN based company that provides "researchers and managers in ecology and biology with animal tracking and monitoring products."

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Haberman - Haberman is a Minneapolis, MN based agency of “modern storytellers for pioneers.” They work with "the leading entrepreneurs, innovators, healers and heroes of our day."

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Pheasants Forever - Pheasants Forever is a St. Paul, MN based non-profit “dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife."

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Buffalo Wild Wings - Buffalo Wild Wings is a Minneapolis, MN based restaurant chain that has taken advantage of the amazing growth in popularity of chicken wings.

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ShopHQ - ShopHQ, based in Eden Prairie, MN, creates “the ultimate interactive shopping experience by uniting live TV, online and mobile shopping opportunities with social media engagement."

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BidPal - BidPal is an Indianapolis, IN based company that uses technology to “improve charitable fundraising events from start to finish."

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Digital First Media - Digital First Media is an NYC based group of news-focused companies that reaches “61 million Americans each month across 18 states.”

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Wiley - Wiley is a Hoboken, NJ based “global publishing company that specializes in academic publishing and markets."

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Everybody Wins! - Everybody Wins! is a Wellesley, MA based non-profit (with affiliates all across the country) that is aiming to “help bridge the literacy gap.”

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TransPerfect - TransPerfect is a New York, NY based company with 70 offices across 5 continents that provides “a full range of language and business services."

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BrightFarms - BrightFarms is a New York, NY based company that "designs, finances, builds, and operates hydroponic greenhouse farms at, or near, supermarkets."

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The Nerdery - The Nerdery is a Bloomington, MN based company that partners “with creative minds and big thinkers to engineer and build award-winning interactive projects.”

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Playworks - Playworks is an Oakland based non-profit aiming to “improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and play.”

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Design Within Reach - Design Within Reach is a Stamford, CT based furniture retailer that makes authentic modern design accessible with stores across the country.

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Back to the Roots - Back to the Roots is an Oakland, CA based company that allows you to enjoy the freshly picked mushroom experience at home.

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row27 Studios - row27 Studios is a Minneapolis, MN based company that “provides digital solutions for sports teams," and they have great jobs for new grads.

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50CAN - Great Schools Can Change Everything. That's what 50CAN believes, and that's why they're hiring people to help them advocate for education reform.

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Outward Bound - Outward Bound is "a non-profit educational organization and expedition school" with wonderful career opportunities for new and recent grads.

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The Nature Conservancy - The Nature Conservancy is "the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters" and they're hiring

See the complete The Nature Conservancy profile

W3i - W3i is a company that is focused on connecting people with apps, and they have some awesome looking job opportunities.

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Smashburger - If you love burgers and are looking for a job, Smashburger in Denver, CO might be just the place for you to begin your career.

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American Public Media - If you like what you hear from American Public Media and their radio stations, then you'll want to check out their jobs.

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Octagon - Octagon is a worldwide sports and entertainment marketing company with a ton of career opportunities for recent college graduates.

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Perkins+Will - I’m not much of an architectural critic, but Perkins+Will's projects look great and so do their entry level jobs for recent college grads.

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Corporate Executive Board - If you’re fascinated by large corporations and how they work, then The Corporate Executive Board would be an excellent place to start your career.

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Volunteers of America - Volunteers of America serves more than 2 million people with their staff of 16,000 paid employees and 70,000 volunteers, and they're trying to grow both.

See the complete Volunteers of America profile

Toro - Since I'm taking a snow/sick day, it's up to you to take a look at one of the leading manufacturers of snowblowers, Toro.

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Alloy Media + Marketing - Alloy Media + Marketing is headquartered in NYC and specializes in targeted youth media and promotional programs. They operate a few businesses in those areas.

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Environment America - As you can see, Environment America spreads their work across a lot of issues, which means that they have a ton of different job opportunities.

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Reach Sports Marketing Group - Reach Sports Marketing Group is an Eden Prairie, MN based company that has real sports marketing jobs available for new college grads.

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Underwater Adventures Aquarium - Whether it’s sharks, sea turtles, boring old fish, or one of their other 5,000 aquatic creatures that get you excited, Underwater Adventures is worth a look.

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Accruent - If you’re intrigued by what Accruent does, then you should check out their Careers page. They have a ton of entry level positions available.

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Groupon - Groupon offers a new deal every day, and that's translating into big bucks. They're growing at an insane rate and hiring constantly trying to keep up.

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Fast Horse - Fast Horse has just announced their Summer Intern Search on both the Facebook page and the Blog, and it's targeted to new college grads.

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AEG - Getting a position at a legitimate sports and entertainment company is not easy, but with AEG you have a shot.

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General Mills - Because General Mills is such a large company, they have a very strong Campus Recruiting Program for a wide variety of entry level positions.

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ING Direct - ING Direct has a handle on where banking is headed, so they should be the place to be if you want to work in “retail” banking.

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Caribou Coffee - You have three options if you want to work at Caribou Coffee: start at a store, wait for a new posting, or hope for a Christmas miracle (try cold calling!).

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VEE Corporation - VEE Corporation is a completely different kind of marketing company, which means that their job offerings are especially unique.

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Uline - If you take a look at Uline’s Jobs page, you’ll see that they have opportunities for new grads all across the country and even abroad.

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Minnesota Children’s Museum - But what about intellectually stimulating jobs for you? The Minnesota Children’s Museum Jobs page has those for you.

See the complete Minnesota Children’s Museum profile

Facet Technology - Facet Technology is currently looking for an Associate Software Engineer, a Computer System Specialist/Software Tester, and a Data Acquisition Vehicle Operator.

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Mattel - To get the scoop on what kind of opportunities Mattel has, you’re going to have to dive into their Applicant Tracking System instead.

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Concur - Concur has grown significantly since it was founded in 1993, and they seem to still be growing as they're hiring now—even at the entry level.

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Fleishman-Hillard - Fleishman-Hillard is currently seeking an Account Assistant in its Boston office. This position is a mix of “traditional” and “new” public relations.

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Graywolf Press - Graywolf Press is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join their 9 person office. It looks like an awesome job for a new college grad.

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Mono - Mono is a Minneapolis, MN based branding, advertising, and design agency that is all about simplicity. Here's the info on how to land a job with them.

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Scottrade - There are many reasons to want to work for Scottrade - but the best is that they're hiring at the entry level.

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Activision - Activision makes extremely popular video games, and video games in are really popular right now. It’s no surprise that they have close to 70 job listings posted

See the complete Activision profile

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Minnesota

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