Attending one of our Winter Break Networking Events? Allow us to introduce you to some of our amazing Alumni Networkers who will be in attendance! We asked our alumni to answer a series of questions, and their responses are for you.
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A Productive Winter Break
Finals are officially over and, if you’re anything like me, you just want to sleep in bed for three days straight. Take those three days (maybe even definitely four or five) to de-stress, eat some home-cooked meals and catch up on sleep. Then, commit to some productive tasks during your time off. The first week …
8 Steps for Leveraging a Networking Interaction into an Internship
We’re often told that networking can lead to an internship, but the steps for getting from point A to point B aren’t always that clear. “Go network and get yourself an internship” is an ambiguous directive that can feel overwhelming. Here are some concrete steps that you can take to develop your professional relationships and …
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Job Shadowing Advice
If you’re thinking about participating in the 2016 winter break Job Shadowing program, we have assembled some advice from last year’s UVM Job Shadowers. Don’t be shy: Your host is there to help “Don’t be afraid. If you go in with confidence, you will leave with so much knowledge. The hosts want to help, just …
Working Your Plan
Dreading those summer “What are you going to do with your life?” conversations with relatives and friends? Here’s your answer: “I’ve got a plan and I’m working it!” The 4 Year Plan for Career Success is just that—a well-defined road map of action steps for your four years at UVM to help you engage in …