Human Resources (HR) Directors see a lot of resumes and cover letters – one local HR professional is sharing her tips for success with you! Resumes and cover letters can open doors to opportunities for you. Done correctly, they help secure a phone call or interview with the Human Resources team or hiring manager. Below …
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Senior Series: What’s Your Story?
Imagine your life unfolding and your career direction taking shape as an interesting tale with a happy ending. What do you see as the major plot points? Is it a story of knowing your dream job from the time you were 5? Or is it longer and more complicated, filled with exploration and discovery? As …
Senior Series: Get Ready to Negotiate!
Receiving an offer of employment can be very exciting. You’ve worked hard, interviewed well, and jumped through several hiring hoops to beat out the competition. But what if the salary offer seems too low? The first thing to remember is that there is much more to compensation than salary. Some companies pride themselves on a …
Senior Series: Interviewing
Advice from an Employer to Help You Land the Job When a candidate is invited for an interview, I’m looking at how the candidate’s background coincides with the position’s responsibilities, whether it’s through experience or skills they’ve gained in school. I’m also looking at the candidate’s level of passion – tone of voice communicates what …
Networking: A Student Perspective
Wondering how other students are approaching networking? Lily Fedorko shares her journey. She’s a senior Religion major and like many in the Class of 2016 – she’s looking for her first full time job. 1.You, like many UVM seniors, are currently looking for a full time job, how are you approaching networking as part of that search? I …