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Job 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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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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Job offers
Congratulations on receiving an employment offer! This is a big life decision and it is essential to evaluate the full offer package, not just the salary, to ensure it aligns with your goals, values, and needs.
READ STORYHiring processes
Navigating the job market involves understanding that different types of employers have distinct processes for recruiting, evaluating and hiring new employees.
READ STORYPortfolios and work samples
A professional portfolio highlights a collection of your best professional and academic work, providing documentation of your skills, experience and training. Portfolios are a great way for job seekers in all career fields to stand out.
READ STORYCurriculum vitae (CV)
In the United States, a curriculum vita, often called a CV or vita, is used when applying for academic and research positions, fellowships, and grants.
READ STORYResumes
Think of your resume as a living document that is continually updated as you gain experience or choose to look for different types of opportunities. Each version of your resume should reflect your personal brand or professional identity.
READ STORYCover letters
A cover letter (also called a letter of introduction or letter of application) should be submitted to a specific position along with a resume.
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