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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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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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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Similar to Facebook, MySpace, and untold other online social networking sites, LinkedIn can keep you in touch with all your contacts. LinkedIn, however, does so for all of your PROFESSIONAL contacts. There are now over 60 million professionals in 200+ countries using LinkedIn to manage their online identities. Find out why you should be one …
Missed the Spring Job Fair? Or just looking for some advice on the job search? Here’s what employers had to say.. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Find what you are interested in, even if you may not have experience in it. Volunteer or work somewhere related to your field. Don’t wait until you …