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 …
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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 …
Working Your Plan
Dreading those summer “What are you going to do with your life?” conversations with relatives and friends? Here’s your answer: “I’ve got a plan and I’m working it!” The 4 Year Plan for Career Success is just that—a well-defined road map of action steps for your four years at UVM to help you engage in …
Utilize Staffing Agencies in Your Job Search: 5 Things You Need to Know
Finding employment can be a daunting task. One important, but sometimes overlooked resource is reaching out to local staffing agencies. To get you started, here are 5 things you should know: #1) What Do Staffing Agencies Do? Staffing Agencies are the matchmakers of the employment world. They recruit on behalf of businesses to find talent. …
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