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Shaouna Shoaib Lodhi, PhD student in STEM education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, shares a little bit about her current experience as well as advice for prospective international students in CEHD.

Use these resources to determine the income you need to support yourself and your family financially in Minnesota or other U.S. states.

Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Professor and Assistant Dean for Education Opportunity Programs Rashné Jehangir’s new e-book, which examines the experiences of first-generation college students in graduate school, has just been released.

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.

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. You can't control what your references say about you. You do, however, have the ability to select who you want as a reference.

Tips for sending thank you notes and follow up messages.

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.

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.

Navigating the job market involves understanding that different types of employers have distinct processes for recruiting, evaluating and hiring new employees. Whether you're applying to a large corporation, a small startup, a nonprofit organization, or a government agency, knowing how they hire can help you tailor your job search strategy and increase your chances of success.

Millicent Adjei is awarded the 2024 Alumni Award of Excellence.