As a college student, I did a lot of volunteering—and when talking with my advisor about the work I was doing in the community, she would ask, “Are you doing good?” Having had proper grammar drilled into my head, I would respond, “yes, I’m doing well…” and continue telling her about my volunteer work. One …
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Grow Your Professional Network with UVM Alumni!
How did you grow your professional network over the winter break? This year, more than 130 students and recent graduates gathered with UVM alums in New York City and Boston for the annual Career Networking Nights. Attendees met one-on-one with alumni from various industries who were eager to share their career paths, knowledge about their …
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World of Work: Nate Bosshard '01, The North Face
Nate Bosshard, ‘01 Brand Manager, The North Face San Francisco Bay Area, California Major: Political Science How would you describe what you do on a typical day to someone who is unfamiliar with your field? As the Brand Manager my day to day can vary. On any given day I could be sitting with the …
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World of Work: Introducing Alumni Profiles!
Ever wonder where you’ll end up after graduation? Curious to know what UVM Alumni are doing out in the “real world”? We will be featuring UVM alumni in our new blog series, the World of Work. In each post, UVM Alums will share their experiences and a day in the life at their workplace. If …
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Market Yourself in 30 Seconds: The "Elevator Speech"
Chances are that you’ve stood in an elevator with some well-connected people. It’s also likely that you didn’t strike up a conversation with them. An “elevator speech” is a clear, concise pitch about yourself – what you do well and what you are looking to do – in the time that it takes to ride …
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