Many want a life with purpose and greater meaning although fear often stops them from taking their next step, whether it is choosing a major of interest or traveling to study and immersing in a new culture or a new way of learning. The growing UVM international population has overcome fear and shown initiative, independence, …
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Savvy Seniors: Find Hidden Jobs (One Senior’s True Story)
Spring semester of my senior year – stressed out and exhausted, I was bogged down with papers, exams, projects, presentations, work and extracurricular commitments. On top of that, I hadn’t yet secured a job for after graduation. Everything was still up in the air and the next several months were filled with uncertainty. In April, …
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Introducing the Anna Whitcomb Internship Scholarship!
Exciting news! The UVM Career Center is happy to announce the Anna Whitcomb Internship Scholarship, a competitive award that will provide financial assistance to several UVM students so that they may each be able to accept an unpaid internship opportunity. Internships allow students to gain on-the-job experience and attain valuable skills that can launch them …
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Savvy Seniors: Start "Relationship Building" Today!
Alumnae Alyson Welch shares her networking experience and advice What role has networking played in your career exploration and job search? Networking has played a huge role in my professional development. Four years ago, I moved to Madrid, Spain and had no idea what I was going to do. After a few months, I found …
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The Single Most Important Thing To Do After the Job Fair
Write a thank you note. Why? A prompt and sincere note of thanks helps you stand out among the hundreds of other people the employer met at the fair. It demonstrates that you’re sincerely interested and motivated about their company, it demonstrates your writing skills and it can make you more memorable than any other …
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