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.  …

Senior Series: Get Ready to Negotiate!

Receiving an offer of employment can be very exciting.  You’ve worked hard, interviewed well, and jumped through several hiring hoops to beat out the competition.  But what if the salary offer seems too low? The first thing to remember is that there is much more to compensation than salary.  Some companies pride themselves on a …

Navigating a Networking Event – Advice from Alumni

Alumni are a rich source of career experience, stories, and advice. Each year, UVM alums gather in different cities to connect with and support students at networking nights. Below is a compilation of suggestions from our alumni networkers on how to prepare and best navigate an alumni networking event:

5 Ways to Stand Out After a Career Fair

The communication you have with your targeted employers after a career fair are equally important as the first impression you made with them during the career fair.  Here are 5 ways to pursue a career opportunity in a professional and timely manner:

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