Rebounding from Defeat: A Lesson in Perseverance

Jeremy Lin knows what it’s like to struggle in a job search.  The 23 year-old point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) was drafted by and then let go from 2 other teams before landing a spot on the New York Knicks roster.  Even then, as a fourth-string point guard on a team of …

Savvy Seniors: Polish your Resume and Professional Presentation

Mile 21 Many marathoners will agree that mile 21 is a tough one. You’ve come so far, yet you still have a ways to go. You are almost finished with your college career, almost but not quite. Where do you find the energy to push through until the end? To sit down and polish your …

World of Work: Kathryn Sylvester Manciocchi ‘02

Kathryn Sylvester Manciocchi ‘02 Benefits Specialist Millennium Partners Sports Club Management / Sports Club LA http://www.thesportsclubla.com San Francisco Bay Area, CA Major: Environmental Studies How would you describe what you do on a typical day? On a typical day, I can work on any of the following: Benefits enrollment, presentations and questions Working with employees, …

Pre-Law Series: Beyond the Law School App

So you want to go to law school? That is just the beginning!  As the legal job market has gotten tighter, new lawyers need to find their niche sooner and be able to contribute to the bottom line of the firm. Take a moment to learn a little more about the various fields of law …

World of Work: Brian Trudell ’09, University of Vermont Extension

Brian Trudell ’09 Agronomy Outreach Professional University of Vermont Extension – http://www.uvm.edu/extension/ St. Albans, VT Major: Animal Science How would you describe what you do on a typical day? My role as a UVM Extension agent is to reduce nutrient and sediment loading in Lake Champlain. I provide education and technical support to Vermont livestock …

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