Different post-graduate opportunities may require you to submit letters of recommendation – including graduate and professional schools and certain jobs or fellowships. A strong letter of recommendation is often to result of good preparation by the student. Building meaningful relationships with faculty, advisors, and supervisors will ensure that you have connections with professionals who can …
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Interviews: Leaving Space for Stories
Congratulations, you’ve successfully submitted your application to a recent job posting and have been invited to interview! What can you do to prepare? Consider the power of stories when answering interview questions.
How to Share Your College Wins with Friends & Family
Heading home for the break? This November we’re focusing on how to talk about all the cool stuff you’ve been up to in college—whether it’s classes, internships, or campus involvement.
“It’s never too late to follow a dream.”
An interview with Jaz Routon, the Career Center’s 2024 Faculty Career Champion Award Recipient Jaz Routon, PhD, a lecturer in Human Development and Family Services in the College of Education and Social Services, has been awarded the Career Center’s Career Champion Award for her outstanding dedication to supporting students in their career paths. In our …
Interview with Chris Offensend ’10
Chris Offensend graduated UVM in 2010 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He went on to pursue graduate studies in aerospace engineering at Georgia Tech before launching his career at Boeing. Throughout these experiences, Chris paid attention to what he wanted. And that desire led him to business school and entrepreneurship. In this interview, Chris …