Write a thank you note! Read why and when you should send below… A prompt and sincere note of thanks helps you stand out among the hundreds of other people the employer met at the fair. It illustrates your sincere interest and motivation about their company, demonstrates your writing skills, and it can make you …
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I worked at the Career Center this summer as a part of my NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) internship in at UVM,. I want to share how this experience has caused me to reflect on my work experience and how I arrived here.
This summer, mechanical engineering sophomore Duncan Hacker, of Sudbury, MA, will venture to Pirmasens, Germany. As a participant of DAAD-RISE (an exchange program), he will conduct research on surface coating for ski jumping skis. DAAD-RISE hosts science and engineering undergraduate interns at top universities in Germany to work with research groups and gain practical experience. …
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Internships are often talked about as a make-or-break experience for your career: They can propel you into a future job, give you important skills, and grow your resume. So what happens when your internship is less-than-stellar? You don’t like the work, the company isn’t what you expected, or your supervisor isn’t helpful. Was the whole …
“Today I close the door to my past, open the door to my future, take a deep breath and step through to a new life.” –Unknown Author As we enter into a new year, you might be asking yourself how you can make the most of it. How can you change your life to help …
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