Recent Grad? Anticipated a career change? Needing to negotiate?   

Whether you're looking to pivot, negotiate, refresh, or reassess - you don't have to go it alone! 

Check out the resource topics on the left and reach out to career@uvm.edu to update your Handshake account and schedule a meeting with a coach. While we'd love to see you on campus, we know that's not feasible for all alums, so we offer both in person and virtual 1:1 meetings with our coaches.

Schedule a Coaching SessionIf you've not yet updated your Handshake account with a non-uvm.edu email and your netID is no longer active, just email career@uvm.edu to request access.

Networking is one of the best tools to advance any career.

Now is a great time to update your LinkedIn profile.  And, there is more to LinkedIn than just your profile!

• Check out their alumni tool (you can find 93,000+ UVM alums to see where they're landing)

• Search for jobs (there are millions posted daily)

• Engage with others and consider posting your own content.  Show employers what you're thinking about / interested in through your engagement on the platform

Find Catamounts on LinkedIn

Alums are also encouraged to join UVM Connect to leverage the collective power of UVM's global network. Similar to LinkedIn - but specifically for Catamounts - UVM Connect can help you tap into an active network of people doing amazing work across the globe.  It is free & easy to join - especially if you join using your LinkedIn account (which we do recommend as it'll auto-populate your profile).

One you've logged in, be sure to select a Career Interest Group to find the most relevant people and opportunities.  Not sure which group to choose - no sweat: join additional groups (as many as you like) using the left nav.  Groups are a great way to build your network, reconnect with alums, explore options, or seek advice. 

Join UVM Connect

Optimize your materials with AI

UVM has partnered with Jobscan to put AI to use for you: tailor your resume to a specific job and the specific Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that employer uses.  Use the Jobscan rating and feedback to fine-tune your resume and stand out in the shuffle.  

Email career@uvm.edu to request alum access to this powerful resource! Learn more about Jobscan

Get Personalized Feedback (from a human)

Request a review of your resume, cover letter, or personal statement through Handshake. Additionally, your ongoing access to the powerful platform allows you to search & apply for jobs, schedule appointments, and register for events.  

Handshake is not the end-all / be-all of job search platforms, but it is expanding its utility for graduates and can help connect you with alums as well as a library of career resources.  

Consider following a Collection on the platform to find employers, jobs, and events organized by Interest Group. These pre-filtered lists help you cut through the noise and find what you're looking for.  Relevant info will appear in your Handshake feed, plus you can opt into a job alert so you'll be the first to know when new opportunities go live. 

Handshake

*Simply contact us at career@uvm.edu to update your log-in information and continue using your existing account. 

My Next Move

My Next Move is an interactive tool for job seekers and students to learn more about their career options. The site has tasks, skills, salary information, and more for over 900 different careers. Users can find careers through keyword search; by browsing industries that employ different types of workers; or through the O*NET Interest Profiler, a tool that offers personalized career suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience.

Streamlined career search and discovery for job seekers. Includes a built-in interest assessment and access to training, education, and job opportunities. 

My Next Move

International Searches

You also have access to UVM's GoinGlobal account to explore career possibilities across the globe. GoinGlobal offers specific career information for over 30 countries and 50+ USA metropolitan areas.  Login to find:

• World-wide job & internships openings
• Country career guides including specific resume writing guidelines and examples
• Employment trends and opportunities
• Cultural and interviewing advice
• And more..

GoinGlobal is a paid service you'll need to access via Handshake, if you need to update your Handshake account with your non-UVM email simply email career@uvm.edu.GoinGlobal

Alumni Association

Once a Catamount, always a Catamount! As a UVM graduate, you have access to exclusive perks including club memberships, select UVM game tickets, and savings on hotels, transportation, and a range of products and services offered by alums and friends. You can access these benefits online and through seasonal emails from the UVM Alumni Association.

UVM Alumni Association

PACE

Professional & Continuing Education (PACE) offers a range of different options for those looking to upskill. These include online, in-person, and hybrid offerings that range from individual courses to certificates and degree programs.

PACE

Public Service Employees

Partnership for Public Service is an advocacy and resource organization for public service employees. They are hosting a webinar series because "right now, there are a lot of questions swirling around about what it means to be a federal employee, and the role of the career workforce. These issues can be challenging to navigate, especially during the start of a new administration."   View upcoming webinar schedule, watch previously recorded webinars, and/or check out their useful blogs and articles.Federal Employee Explainer Series

Generalist World

The vast majority of alums we've talked have incredibly valuable transferable skills that they are currently undervaluing.  Whether you see yourself as a Jane-of-many-trades or as a specialist looking to transition or rebrand, you might find the resources of Generalist World helpful.

Generalist World is building a network of people whose skills and experiences span broadly and across fields and sectors, with the goal of helping folks learn how to articulate and leverage their strengths, skills and unique lens. "The world... needs people like you—multi-skilled, adaptable, fast learners who can jump into any role and make things happen" (Generalist World).

Though a business requiring payment for some services, we find great value in being on their FREE email list, and by following them on Linkedin.com for useful info nuggets and job listings.

Generalist World

Alums make the best recruiters!  We love having alums at our career fairs, networking events, and other employer engagement activities.  Visit the employer section of our website to learn more...

Recruit at UVM

UVM uses the nation's leading college to career platform: Handshake to connect UVM talent to opportunity.  If you don't already have an account, sign up for an Employer account. If you already have an account please connect with UVM.

Internships are one of the best ways for students to build their career-readiness through increased skills, expanded networks, enhanced social capital, and direct pathways to job offers and jobs.  And, students who complete paid internships are roughly 2x as likely to land a job (NACE, 2022).

Hosting Interns

As a Climate Advocacy intern “I learned lobbying skills and  how to communicate with people across various political beliefs...  I gained many valuable skills and hope to carry these forth in a future 
career in environmental justice and sustainable urban development.” -Lily, 2024 Intern

Join our exclusive network of UVM affiliated on UVM Connect and build your own network while helping others do the same.  Activating your account is free and easy.  

Be sure to complete your profile: your career details are immensely helpful to students seeking to understand how one gets a job like yours and can help them consider questions you might be able to answer. And don't forget to indicate the ways that you are "Willing to Help" (e.g., meeting for coffee, sharing about your job or location) so student know they can reach out to you.

UVM Connect

P.S. - Joining Career Interest Groups is another great way to connect with others who share your interests and be found by those who might benefit from learning about your pathway.  Even if you aren't contacted directly, know what students are researching possible pathways be seeing what those before them are doing! 

Show a UVM Student what a "Day-In-The-Life" is like through a Job Shadow.  Shadowing can happen at time, for any length of time.  Often a day-long shadow over a school break can provide rich insights for students exploring potential paths for themselves.

More about Job Shadowing

Students are eager for help, but most are new to networking. They might think they are bothering you, or they might not know what questions to ask to get started. 

• Take the initiative. Think back to your 19-year-old self. What would have helped you then? You can easily search the directory for undergrads pursuing your field or keep an eye out for posts that pique your interest.
• Offer what you want. Students might be happy with an email exchange, but if you're willing to spend more time, consider a call, meeting for a coffee, or inviting them for a job shadow.
• Listen and ask questions. Your expert knowledge is incredibly valuable AND you're probably providing a confidnce boost as much as you are career insight.  Questions that can get the conversation rolling:
  • Do you have any questions about my career or career path?
  • Do you have any questions about my typical work day?
  • Have you thought about an internship?
  • Have you thought about what you plan to do after graduation?
  • Are you considering graduate school?
  • Do you need any help meeting people in my field?