Congratulations! You’ve landed that first job—and you’re ready to start.
Now those same folks who were asking: “What are you going to do when you graduate?” are giving you advice to get started: “ Remember to be professional!” Professional is such an all-encompassing word. What exactly does it mean? Continue reading “Professionalism—So What Exactly Is It?”
This time of year can be rough in Vermont. It’s supposed to be Spring – but it doesn’t always feel that way. It’s been a long academic year and it’s easy and common to lose motivation, feel tired and stressed out, and wonder if you’re even on the right track. First off – know you are not alone. Perhaps a good guideline would be: Don’t make any big life decision during Mud Season in Vermont. Continue reading “Feeling Stuck in the Mud? Help is here!”
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 + Benefits
Look at the whole package. Different industries have different standards for sweetening the deal – from health insurance, retirement plans, vacation & sick days, tuition reimbursements, wellness packages, discounts on transportation & vendors, and relocation cost reimbursement. Make sure you understand the full picture.
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.
You likely have a handful of notes, fliers, papers, and business cards from the people that you met. Great! Review that information now, while your short notes and abbreviations will still mean something to you. Follow up on the suggestions employers gave you. Check out/Bookmark websites of organizations you want to keep an eye on. Stay connected!
Continue reading “5 Easy Things to do After the UVM Job Fair”
Graduation is almost here – all your hard work is paying off. After the celebrations fade, reality will set in. Time to get a job.
Before the job, comes the interview, are you ready to rock it?
Research the company, maybe even the person you will interview with. Use your web skills and figure out what the company does. What is their Mission Statement? Do they list Corporate Values? Do they have a social media presence? Remember they’ll be doing the same. . . Continue reading “Savvy Seniors: Interviewing- 5 Tips to Get the Job!”