3 Steps to Standing Out From the Crowd In today’s fiercely competitive job market, it’s more essential than ever to distinguish yourself from the crowd. Though qualifications and previous experience play a factor, properly marketing yourself can elevate you among a pool of candidates and ultimately win you the gig. Through establishing a consistent personal …
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5 Easy Things to do After the UVM Job Fair
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. Get organized. You likely have a handful of notes, fliers, papers, and business cards …
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Savvy Seniors: Interviewing- 5 Tips to Get the Job!
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? Get Ready: Research the company, maybe even the person you will interview with. Use your web skills and …
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The Job Fair is for Everyone!
Why should Senior and Graduate students attend? Make connections to employers so you are on their radar for next spring or next year. Many employers will keep your resume & remember you when there are openings later. Some deadlines are soon, and it helps to know/prepare for what will be offered in the future. Pick …
Savvy Seniors: What’s Networking Got To Do With It? A Career Journey
Chapter 1: Finding Focus I entered college knowing exactly what I thought I wanted to study. Like many, I left college pursuing a very different path and preparing for a very different career than I had imagined. Subsequently, I earned a professional degree from UVM (a M.Ed.) and was on track for a career in …
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