Have you ever encountered the issue of needing to have experience to get experience? New grads are sometimes surprised by job descriptions for entry-level positions that include a depth of experience and skills. Fortunately, UVM is committed to helping you prepare for life after college and a rewarding career. This fall UVM is introducing a …
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Your 4-Year Plan for Career Success
Wow, have we met some smart, curious and motivated students the last few days! Many students have told us they want good jobs or grad programs after graduation, but weren’t sure how to start. Well, here’s some good news. UVM has created a roadmap: the 4-Year Plan for Career Success. These 4 documents, one for …
World of Work: Ali Peterson ‘07, Shakespeare Theatre Company
Ali Peterson ‘07 Corporate Giving Manager Shakespeare Theatre Company – www.shakespearetheatre.org Washington, D.C. Major: Zoology/Political Science Graduate Program: Masters of Business Administration, The George Washington University How would you describe what you do on a typical day? A typical day is hard to come by in my line of work, we are constantly trying to …
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Including Relevant Coursework on Your Resume
Choosing the content for a resume can be difficult beside sections such as your name and contact information, “Education” and some form of “Relevant Experience”. A section to consider including is “Relevant Coursework” for the following reasons: Listing rigorous classes under “Relevant Coursework” can exhibit traits such as “hardworking”, “determination, “strong work ethic” and many …
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Empowering Women Empowers EVERYONE
When you think of a company’s “ethics,” what comes to mind? Sustainability? Fair trade? While these are important, let’s talk about an ethical issue that everyone has a stake in: gender equity.. In the US, women earn more than 50% of the graduate degrees, and yet they only hold a small percentage of the highest paying positions. …