5 Tips for Tackling the Tough Job Market
Media outlets are full of bad news about the economy and many students are worried about job prospects. If you are worried and want to feel better, keep reading.
There is good news
Every year UVM Career Services works with employers who post jobs and visit campus, specifically to hire UVM students. Most of those employers are still hiring. Many students have yet to take advantage of these on campus visits, our alumni network, and the range of services we offer to help in your job search, so now is the time to get started!
Pre-Health Events
- Pre-Health Advisory Committee Info Session
Thursday, December 4
5:30 p.m., Rowell 111
Planning to apply to medical/dental school for 2010 admission? You should attend!
Download the pre-health application packet (PDF)
- College of Medicine Open House
Thursday, December 4
6:30 p.m., Medical/Education Pavilion Room 200
RSVP: 656-8427 or Patricia.Forguites@uvm.edu
- Pre Medical Enhancement Program
1st year students -- be on the lookout for an invitation to
apply.
Career Services: Not
just for your senior year!
Four-year timeline to
success
- Year 1: Adjust
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- Get to know us at CS
- Get to know faculty
- Get involved on- or off-campus
- Study!
- Year 2: Explore and experiment
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- Evaluate your likes, skills
- Learn what jobs exist
- Think about internships
- Draft a resume
- Year 3: Focus
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- Focus on areas of career interest
- Gain experience (intern, research, etc.)
- Develop relationships (faculty, alums, etc.)
- Refine your resume
- Write a cover letter
- Year 4: Seek your path
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- Apply to jobs or graduate schools
- Request and attend interviews
- Evaluate offers
- Accept a position or school commitment
Wasn't
that easy?
Read the complete plan...
or get started with
your search.
