Whether paying for books, tuition, or your free-time fun, balancing schoolwork and part-time employment is often a necessity for today’s college student. But your job should be more than a paycheck.
Category Archives: Career Exploration
8 Steps for Leveraging a Networking Interaction into an Internship
We’re often told that networking can lead to an internship, but the steps for getting from point A to point B aren’t always that clear. “Go network and get yourself an internship” is an ambiguous directive that can feel overwhelming. Here are some concrete steps that you can take to develop your professional relationships and …
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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 …