Multicultural competence is not a box you can check- it is a journey that lasts throughout our lives to discover ways to engage with difference. Your gender, sexual orientation, background, heritage, or exposure to other cultures does not automatically make you competent. So how do you become competent? Learn about yourself- Explore your own history, …
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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:
Switching Sides of the Interview Table
Have you ever wondered what it is like to sit on the other side of the interview? How about what it is like to be the person accepting resumes? If you haven’t thought about the flip side to recruiting, then maybe you should. After all, wouldn’t you like to know what the other side is …
Senior Series: Interviewing
Advice from an Employer to Help You Land the Job When a candidate is invited for an interview, I’m looking at how the candidate’s background coincides with the position’s responsibilities, whether it’s through experience or skills they’ve gained in school. I’m also looking at the candidate’s level of passion – tone of voice communicates what …