Career Services for Students
It is the mission of Career Services at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health to 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 SPH 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 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)
Visit our Career Resource Center in Mayo D-305 for more information! For individual career development guidance, please schedule a meeting with Barb Laporte. You may contact Barb at 612.626.5443 or blaporte@umn.edu.
