{"id":1975,"date":"2017-02-07T09:35:53","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T13:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/?p=1975"},"modified":"2017-02-10T11:38:50","modified_gmt":"2017-02-10T15:38:50","slug":"focus-on-the-fundamentals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/focus-on-the-fundamentals\/","title":{"rendered":"Focus on the Fundamentals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Does the Job Search have you stressed? Take note from UVM alum Josh Brown and focus on the fundamentals throughout the process.<\/p>\n

Josh writes: It\u2019s all about the fundamentals. While it is a clich\u00e9, paying attention to the basics can make a world of difference. I want to share some thoughts about\u00a0key fundamentals during a job search.<\/p>\n


\nDetails– Proofread and Proofread Again<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sounds obvious, right? You might have a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and LinkedIn profile\u00a0with strong credentials and glowing references, but a single typo or\u00a0grammatical error can hinder your chances. I would\u00a0suggest\u00a0having someone proofread your documents for you once you think they\u2019re\u00a0perfect. Keep the r\u00e9sum\u00e9 to one page and keep your spacing consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover Letters<\/strong><\/p>\n

For cover letters, make sure you have the correct spelling and title of\u00a0the person you\u2019re contacting. If you can\u2019t find them on LinkedIn, call\u00a0the company and ask.\u00a0<\/span>Try to incorporate key words in the job listing.<\/span>\u00a0Don\u2019t oversell yourself. You are new to the workforce and companies will\u00a0see right through an exaggerated cover letter or r\u00e9sum\u00e9. Be ready to\u00a0provide references so you\u2019re not scrambling if you are asked.\u00a0<\/span>Get a nice pen to sign your cover letter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank You Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nobody handwrites cards anymore. When you do, it will be recognized and\u00a0memorable. It\u2019s much more personable than an email. Keep it short and\u00a0sweet. Get some cool stamps for the envelope. Use the\u00a0nice pen you\u00a0bought to sign your cover letter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m partial towards this as it\u2019s part of my company name. Never\u00a0stop networking. It\u2019s a lifelong endeavor and there\u2019s a certain finesse\u00a0to it that can\u2019t be taught, but improves the more you do it. When it\u00a0comes to a job search, there\u2019s a fine line between being\u00a0persistent<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0pestering<\/em>.\u00a0If you contact somebody and they don\u2019t get back to you, give it two\u00a0weeks, minimum. Keep connecting with people through\u00a0the UVM alumni\u00a0network. Networking can help you find job opportunities that aren\u2019t\u00a0listed or get a valuable introduction. Manage your expectations. Have\u00a0faith in yourself. Be polite. Be patient.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re all People<\/strong><\/p>\n

Common sense, right? Use a firm handshake, make eye contact,\u00a0listen\u00a0to the person interviewing you, take your time with thoughtful answers and relax. You got this!<\/span><\/p>\n

–Josh Brown \u201892, Co-Founder\/President of Capacitor Design Network<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

  Does the Job Search have you stressed? Take note from UVM alum Josh Brown and focus on the fundamentals throughout the process. Josh writes: It\u2019s all about the fundamentals. While it is a clich\u00e9, paying attention to the basics can make a world of difference. I want to share some thoughts about\u00a0key fundamentals during … <\/p>\n

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