Last week, we saw so many of you at the Senior Celebration at the bookstore where you were picking up your caps and gowns and sitting for formal graduate portraits. We asked you to share career related experiences you had during your time at UVM.
This is what happened:
Career Counselor: Would you like to share a career related experience you had during your time at UVM?
UVM Senior: Oh, I don’t think I have anything to share….
But then after a brief conversation, everyone did have something to share! We loved hearing about all the great things you’ve done on campus, around Burlington, nationwide and around the world.
So as you’re polishing that resume, looking for jobs, or talking yourself up in your next interview, remember that these are all great ways you’ve gained experience during your time at UVM:
- Internships
- Study Abroad
- Research
- Service-Learning
- Class projects
- Part-Time Jobs
- Summer Jos
- Leadership Experiences
- Volunteering
- Campus Clubs and Organizations
So what do you say about these experiences? Employers across industries are all interested in communication, organization, and leadership skills. Everyone is looking for people to join their team who are able to collaborate, are self-directed and have strong work ethics. Reflect on your experiences and try to articulate what you’ve done so you can tell a potential employer how those experiences helped you build relevant skills. (See this great list of action verbs for ideas.)
Want some more individualized help with your job search? We are open all summer and we do help alumni!
Here’s to the Class of 2014!
~Kala