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This blog provides commentary to help students and young professionals in the field of human development and family studies with their career planning.
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What Can You Do With a Human Development and Family Studies Major?
What Can You Do With a Human Development and Family Studies Major?
No, Seriously. What Specific Jobs Should I Look For? (My Spring Break
No, Seriously. What Specific Jobs Should I Look For? (My Spring Break
Escaping the Experience Trap
Escaping the Experience Trap
I have had this blog post in draft form for awhile. My recently recorded interview with Lexie--which will be available on Thursday--finally motivated me to finish it. (Yet another example of how connecting with people is energizing!) Her story is a great example about the importance of obtaining some sort of experience while you are in school. (She did a great job at that.) Learning in your courses is important, but that is only the beginning. Many employers also want to see some experience--ev
Tips for Asking a Faculty Member for a Letter of Recommendation
Tips for Asking a Faculty Member for a Letter of Recommendation
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Ep. 35: Veronica Discusses Her Experience in Graduate School and Working in Home Visitation with Families
Ep. 35: Veronica Discusses Her Experience in Graduate School and Working in Home Visitation with Families
Ep. 34: Veronica Discusses Her Career Transition from Fashion Design to Family Science as a First-Generation College Student
Ep. 34: Veronica Discusses Her Career Transition from Fashion Design to Family Science as a First-Generation College Student
Veronica discusses her her remarkable career in the fashion industry and her decision to engage in a career shift to human development.
Ep. 33: Laurel Discusses Working in Various Agencies Serving Children & Families
Ep. 33: Laurel Discusses Working in Various Agencies Serving Children & Families
Laurel discusses finding HDFS and her professional experiences working with families and children in various settings.
Ep. 32: Katherine Discusses Working as an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities
Ep. 32: Katherine Discusses Working as an Employment Specialist for Individuals with Disabilities
Ep. 31: Emerson Discusses Practicing Clinical Social Work in a Hospital & in a Private Practice
Ep. 31: Emerson Discusses Practicing Clinical Social Work in a Hospital & in a Private Practice
Ep. 30: Dr. Blankemeyer & Dr. Walker Discuss Finding HDFS as First-Gen Students & Career Advice for Students
Ep. 30: Dr. Blankemeyer & Dr. Walker Discuss Finding HDFS as First-Gen Students & Career Advice for Students
Ep. 29: Jasmine Discusses Working as a Grant Director for Upward Bound in Higher Education
Ep. 29: Jasmine Discusses Working as a Grant Director for Upward Bound in Higher Education
<iframe src="https://player.blubrry.com/id/120868190?cache=1697684714#textcolor-Dark&backgroundcolor-ffffff" title="Blubrry Podcast Player" scrolling="no" width="100%" height="230px" frameborder="0"></iframe>In this episode, I share my interview with Jasmine Johnson. Jasmine earned a bachelor’s degree Human Development and Family Science from Kent State University and a master’s degree in Instructional Design from Western Governors University. She is currently working as a Grant Director for Upw
Ep. 28: Anacleta (Annie) Discusses Working in Early Childhood Mental Health
Ep. 28: Anacleta (Annie) Discusses Working in Early Childhood Mental Health
Ep. 27: Jessica Discusses Working as a Chief Program Officer for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Ep. 27: Jessica Discusses Working as a Chief Program Officer for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Ep. 26: Heather Discusses Working in Foster Care Case Management
Ep. 26: Heather Discusses Working in Foster Care Case Management
This episode features Heather Cruz-Holley who works as a case manager for Cleveland Angels. Heather earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Child and Youth Development from Kent State University. During this interview, she discusses her experience working as a case manager for a family care nonprofit organization and her professional experiences that led her to that position. As is true for all interviewees on this podcast, Heather's views are h
Ep. 25: Bradley Discusses Working in Youth Programs
Ep. 25: Bradley Discusses Working in Youth Programs
Ep. 24: Mary Discusses Working as a Public Relations Director & Starting a Nonprofit Charity
Ep. 24: Mary Discusses Working as a Public Relations Director & Starting a Nonprofit Charity
Ep. 23: Rashawn Discusses Working as a Professional School Counselor
Ep. 23: Rashawn Discusses Working as a Professional School Counselor
Ep. 22: Alex Discusses Working in Academic Advising & Ted Discusses Working in Anti-Money Laundering
Ep. 22: Alex Discusses Working in Academic Advising & Ted Discusses Working in Anti-Money Laundering
Ep. 21: Ericca Discusses Working as a School Social Worker
Ep. 21: Ericca Discusses Working as a School Social Worker
Ep. 20: Sharonda Discusses Working as a Licensed Master Social Worker and Outpatient Therapist
Ep. 20: Sharonda Discusses Working as a Licensed Master Social Worker and Outpatient Therapist
Ep. 19: Adrienne Discusses Working in Nonprofit Health Care
Ep. 19: Adrienne Discusses Working in Nonprofit Health Care
Ep. 18: Amanda Discusses Working in Play Therapy
Ep. 18: Amanda Discusses Working in Play Therapy
Ep. 17: Maddie Discusses Working at a Children's Museum and Starting a Baking Company
Ep. 17: Maddie Discusses Working at a Children's Museum and Starting a Baking Company
Ep. 16: Caroline Discusses Her Career as a Child Life Specialist
Ep. 16: Caroline Discusses Her Career as a Child Life Specialist
Ep. 15: Dr. Bishop-Wilkey Discusses Working in Market & Consumer Research
Ep. 15: Dr. Bishop-Wilkey Discusses Working in Market & Consumer Research
Ep. 14: Dr. Cushinberry Discusses Working in Nonprofit Leadership
Ep. 14: Dr. Cushinberry Discusses Working in Nonprofit Leadership
Ep. 13: Allison Discusses Working to Assist Adults With Disabilities
Ep. 13: Allison Discusses Working to Assist Adults With Disabilities
Ep. 12: Dr. Michalski Discusses Building a Consulting Company With Authenticity
Ep. 12: Dr. Michalski Discusses Building a Consulting Company With Authenticity
Ep. 11: Coriell Discusses Her Experience in Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations Serving Children
Ep. 11: Coriell Discusses Her Experience in Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations Serving Children
Ep. 10: Natalie Discusses Working in Business Development and Healthcare
Ep. 10: Natalie Discusses Working in Business Development and Healthcare
Ep. 9: Dr. Feistman Discusses Working as a Teacher and Working in Applied Research
Ep. 9: Dr. Feistman Discusses Working as a Teacher and Working in Applied Research
Ep. 8: Dr. Keneski Discusses Working in Applied Science, Working at Facebook, & More
Ep. 8: Dr. Keneski Discusses Working in Applied Science, Working at Facebook, & More
Ep. 7: Dr. Hengstebeck Discusses Working in Policy, Strategic Partnerships, and Evaluation
Ep. 7: Dr. Hengstebeck Discusses Working in Policy, Strategic Partnerships, and Evaluation
Ep. 6: Hailey Discusses Her Broad Career, from Business to HIV/STD Prevention
Ep. 6: Hailey Discusses Her Broad Career, from Business to HIV/STD Prevention
Ep. 5: April Discusses Child Life, Teaching in Thailand, & Working with Children in Foster Care
Ep. 5: April Discusses Child Life, Teaching in Thailand, & Working with Children in Foster Care
Ep. 4: Equiller Discusses Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence & Working in Child Advocacy:
Ep. 4: Equiller Discusses Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence & Working in Child Advocacy:
Ep. 3: Krystal Discusses Child Advocacy for Children in Foster Care & More
Ep. 3: Krystal Discusses Child Advocacy for Children in Foster Care & More
Ep. 2: Lexie Discusses Working with Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Ep. 2: Lexie Discusses Working with Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Ep. 1: Sepideh Discusses Marriage and Family Therapy & More
Ep. 1: Sepideh Discusses Marriage and Family Therapy & More
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