So, you are offered a job. Congratulations! Savor the accomplishment, but before you accept the job, make sure you understand the total compensation package. The time for negotiating is during the small window of time between getting the offer and accepting the job. Here are some things to consider & research: Compensation = Salary + …
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5 Easy Things to do After the UVM Job Fair
Congrats on making it to the Spring Job Fair and completing another task on your 4 Year Plan for Career Success! Before putting it all behind you, take a few moments to make the most of your efforts thus far. Get organized. You likely have a handful of notes, fliers, papers, and business cards …
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The Job Fair is for Everyone!
Why should Senior and Graduate students attend? Make connections to employers so you are on their radar for next spring or next year. Many employers will keep your resume & remember you when there are openings later. Some deadlines are soon, and it helps to know/prepare for what will be offered in the future. Pick …
Catamount Job Link: Did you know?
The Catamount Job Link (CJL) is an on-line job and career management system. Staff from the UVM Career Center manage it and are the people “behind the scenes.” Did you know? Through CJL, you can search (and often apply to) jobs and internships from employers who have said they want to advertise to UVM students/alumni. …
Living with Intention
Welcome to a new year, a new semester, a new day! Let it be a great one as you lead your own life with intention. Life does not begin when you graduate, when you grow up, when another day arrives. It is now, each moment. Poet Mary Oliver asks how “Tell me, what is it …