Larissa Giebner

Q1: Name: Larissa Giebner

     Degree from UMD: BS in Biology and BA in Secondary Life Science

     Current Job: Educator at Great Lakes Aquarium

 

Q2: As a senior at UMD, when did you start applying for jobs?

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Prior to graduating. I started applying in November, I graduated in December.

 

Q3: What websites or resources did you use when you were applying?

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I don't remember specifics. I was looking for teaching jobs in/around the Duluth area. I looked online and I used this site quite a bit: http://www1.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpost/

 

Q4:  If you could do anything differently about applying for jobs or the job market in general, what would it be?

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More help with resume and cover letter writing. I felt ill-prepared when applying for jobs. I also didn't feel super prepared for job interviews.

 

Q5: Do you enjoy your job/profession at this time?

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Yes, very much so!