Finding and applying for jobs
Resources for finding and applying for jobs including information about staffing agencies and recruiters and how to prioritize self-care while job searching.
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Starting your first degree-driven position
Starting Your First Degree-Driven Job: A Guide for Interns & Graduates. Learn how to build workplace identity, dress appropriately, plan for day one, and succeed in your first 90 days
READ STORYLivable wage resources
Use these resources to determine the income you need to support yourself and your family financially in Minnesota or other U.S. states.
READ STORYInformational interviews
An informational interview is a meeting with an experienced professional focused on gathering information about a career or job you are interested in, and/or learning more about a particular career field.
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CEHD Connect Magazine is published in print three times a year and online by the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development for alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college.
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Work references
If you make it far enough in the interview process, an employer will check your references. Your job references are people you ask to endorse the skills and qualifications on your resume and cover letter.
READ STORYFollowing up with employers and contacts
Tips for sending thank you notes and follow up messages.
READ STORYMaking connections
This page will help manage your networking skills to support your career planning as a CEHD student and graduate. It provides practical networking tips like how to introduce yourself and how to follow up with contacts.
READ STORYSocial capital
Social capital recognizes the value of the relationships you build throughout your personal and career life. These connections are valuable not only for the opportunities they offer but also for the support and guidance they provide along the way.
READ STORYJob interviews
Navigating the job market involves understanding that different types of employers have distinct processes for recruiting, evaluating and hiring new employees.
READ STORYJob search strategies
You will have several jobs in your lifetime. Some jobs might be just for the paycheck. Other jobs are an important part of your career journey. Landing a great internship is also important to your career journey.
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