Human Resources (HR) Directors see a lot of resumes and cover letters – one local HR professional is sharing her tips for success with you!
Resumes and cover letters can open doors to opportunities for you. Done correctly, they help secure a phone call or interview with the Human Resources team or hiring manager. Below are some tips on how to get your resume and cover letter right:
Continue reading “Resumes and Cover Letters: Opening Doors”
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
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 a bulky, but overall highly positive and important document, to the TurboTax of career development. This new Career Success Plan is easy to use, comes with a user-friendly interface, and will help you create a fulfilling and successful time at UVM. Additionally, the new, easy to use 4 Year Plan, like TurboTax, may help you find extra cash after you utilize it. Continue reading “Introducing the New 4 Year Plan for Career Success – Turbo Edition”
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 you create the story of your life and work, the questions will be answered. You will make choices, open one door and close four others. You will choose a path that will by necessity mean you haven’t chosen other opportunities. You will experience FOMO in a big way as you decide to take that great professional job in the city, and not join your friends traveling and skiing for the next six months, or vice versa. Continue reading “Senior Series: What’s Your Story?”
It is that time of year again- the lake has thawed, creemee stands are opening, the temperature is warming up…and you are diligently studying for finals. Here are some tips that can help you conquer finals week with your sanity intact and creemee held high: Continue reading “Ready for Finals? A Creemee Might Help”