Those who follow this community share a commitment to creativity and an “all hands on deck” mentality that comes with growing or contributing to new businesses and ideas. You’ll find plenty of founders, presidents, and CEOs of start-up organizations among Friedman alumni, as well as those who value workplace and school wellness, innovative food production, marketing, and distribution, sustainability, and DE&I. Friedman alum lead and serve in successful consulting firms, innovation hubs for food industry stakeholders, and consumer products businesses, such as personalized nutrition software platforms. Employers also include farm-to-institution programs, restaurants, sustainability offices within private companies, and more.

How to Write Networking Emails That Get Opened

Today, in our hybrid work environment, email is the primary mode of communication when it comes to building networks and making connections. This means delivering an excellent introductory networking email is key for career advancement and growth. So, here’s how to …

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Finding or Getting Ready for a Summer Internship

May is here! The semester is almost over — hang in there! Congratulations if you landed a summer intern role, and don’t panic if you haven’t determined your plans yet. Make sure to check our job & internship page for …

By Fangruo (Ingrid) Zhou
Fangruo (Ingrid) Zhou Student Ambassador
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4 Tips for Salary Negotiations During the Interview Process

Ah, money. We all think about it plenty, but it can be so uncomfortable to bring up in conversation—especially when the topic is that you deserve more of it! When it comes to negotiating your salary for a new job, …

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Job Searching for International Students, Part 2

Have you read Job Searching for International Students, Part 1? If not, check it out here.

It’s no surprise — Applying to jobs can be stressful! According to some sites, it can take between 21-80 applications to secure a job …

By Fangruo (Ingrid) Zhou
Fangruo (Ingrid) Zhou Student Ambassador
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Job Searching for International Students, Part 1

Today we would like to answer some common questions about the logistics of working as an international student in the US and give you some tips for job searching.
What is CPT?

F-1 Curricular Practical Training CPT is a type …

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Fangruo (Ingrid) Zhou Student Ambassador
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  • Chief Sustainability Officer National Milk Producers Federation
Meet Nicole
  • Director of Research, Food Assistance Team Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Meet Joseph
  • Doctoral Fellow (IC-FOODS) & Doctoral Researcher (USDA) Former Agriculture and Food Systems Researcher at HowGood
Meet Emily
  • Nutrition MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) Advisor International Rescue Committee
Meet Maria