Applying to various programs and figuring out the specific details and steps to each application can seem like a daunting task. Here are few tips to make your application process a little smoother:
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Resumes and Cover Letters: Opening Doors
Human Resources (HR) Directors see a lot of resumes and cover letters – one local HR professional is sharing her tips for success with you! Resumes and cover letters can open doors to opportunities for you. Done correctly, they help secure a phone call or interview with the Human Resources team or hiring manager. Below …
Job Shadowing Advice
If you’re thinking about participating in the 2016 winter break Job Shadowing program, we have assembled some advice from last year’s UVM Job Shadowers. Don’t be shy: Your host is there to help “Don’t be afraid. If you go in with confidence, you will leave with so much knowledge. The hosts want to help, just …
Introducing the New 4 Year Plan for Career Success – Turbo Edition
Have you ever filed taxes without TurboTax? Neither have I. However, I do remember my parents filing taxes in the dark ages BT (Before TurboTax). I recall endless sheets of paper, boxes of records, and frustration overflowing the kitchen table. In similar ways, the new 4 Year Plan for Career Success has transitioned from …
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Senior Series: What’s Your Story?
Imagine your life unfolding and your career direction taking shape as an interesting tale with a happy ending. What do you see as the major plot points? Is it a story of knowing your dream job from the time you were 5? Or is it longer and more complicated, filled with exploration and discovery? As …