Savvy Seniors: Resume Writing- Some Things to Consider

Drafting a resume can be daunting, but if you’re not going to take the time to do it well, don’t bother at all. Competition is tough out there, so get it right. Here are a few things to consider: Limit the experience you include Only include the most relevant work experience, the stuff that pertains …

Savvy Seniors: Top 5 Mistakes that College Seniors Make

Welcome to your final year at UVM! Those who have gone before you have the wisdom of hindsight: knowing what they wish they had done differently. Here are some mistakes that you can choose to avoid: 1) Waiting until March to think about what you want to do after graduation. 2) Not taking advantage of …

Savvy Seniors: Interviewing

Jen Guimaraes Associate Director Community Sailing Center When a student lands an interview, what should they do to prepare? Students should make sure to do their “homework” on the organization that they are interviewing with. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the entire organization by researching their website and any other information that you …

Savvy Seniors: Job Countdown!

Cindy Conquest, ‘10 Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology), Bachelor of Arts Spanish Recruiter/ Managing Director with Readak Educational Services Working in HR, you must see a lot of resumes every day. What helps a candidate stand out? Sometimes with resumes, less is more. I see resumes that resemble a wordy mockup of an autobiography. …

Savvy Seniors: Job Countdown!

Cindy Conquest, ‘10 Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology), Bachelor of Arts Spanish Recruiter/ Managing Director with Readak Educational Services Working in HR, you must see a lot of resumes every day. What helps a candidate stand out? Sometimes with resumes, less is more. I see resumes that resemble a wordy mockup of an autobiography. …

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