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 …
Category Archives: Networking
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 …
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:
Networking: A Student Perspective
Wondering how other students are approaching networking? Lily Fedorko shares her journey. She’s a senior Religion major and like many in the Class of 2016 – she’s looking for her first full time job. 1.You, like many UVM seniors, are currently looking for a full time job, how are you approaching networking as part of that search? I …