Career Services for Students

We foster the career development of our students and alumni by providing them with the tools and resources necessary to successfully manage their careers, beginning when they first enroll in the School of Public Health and continuing as they become established public health professionals. 

we assist... STUDENTS & ALUMNI:

• Improve resume and cover letter writing skills.
• Hone interviewing and negotiating strategies.
• Seek graduate assistantships or internships, while enrolled in the SPH.
• Explore career possibilities.
• Begin or carry on their job search.
• Explore salary statistics for public health program areas.

we offer... JOB SEARCH RESOURCES:

• Job Postings, specifically for public health students.
• GoldPASS, the University-wide job postings system.
• Links to other internship and job search websites

we offer... CAREER DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES:

• Online Career-Related PowerPoint Workshops
• U of MN Libraries - Careers & Jobs Development Resources
• InterviewStream for students to practice their interviewing skills.
• A month-by-month Career Calendar
• Tip Sheets to help you with your job search.
• A well-established Mentor Program
• A listing of H1 sponsors and employers (U of M log-in required)

Services for Distance Education Students

Additionally, Career Services staff are available to help distance learners with:

• Resume and cover letter assistance and feedback
• Mock interviewing, either via phone with a career counselor or via webcam
• Telephone appointments to address job-search-related concerns or questions

Visit our Career Resource Center in Mayo D-305 for more information!  For individual career development guidance, please schedule a meeting with Barb Laporte or Mary Dwyer. You may contact Barb at (612)626-5443 or blaporte@umn.edu and Mary at (612)626-4448 or dwyer012@umn.edu.