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?

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 if you'd like to update your Handshake account and schedule a meeting with a coach.

All alums are invited to join UVM Connect to leverage the collective power of our global network. Similar to LinkedIn - but specifically for Catamounts - UVM Connect is the best way to tap into an active and growing network of people doing amazing work across the globe.  It is free & easy to join.

Activate your free account to build your network, reconnect with alums, explore options, or seek advice. Networking is one of the best tools to advance any career.

Join UVM Connect Today!

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. Come and go as you please - there are no obligations.  Groups are a great way to advance your own networking and give-back to current students.

Now is a great time to update your LinkedIn profile. While we highly recommend you get active on UVM Connect to leverage your alum network, we do not want you to stop there. 

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network with more than 1 billion members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Their mission is to "connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful."   

UVM Alum on LinkedIn

And, there is more to LinkedIn than just your profile!  

• Check out their alumni tool (you can find ~90,000 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

Ever wondered why your dream job feels out of reach despite having a stellar resume? We’ve partnered with Jobscan to decode the mystery! Put AI to use for you to 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 not get lost in the shuffle.  

Learn more about Jobscan

Simply email career@uvm.edu to request alum access to this powerful resource!  You can also request a review of your resume through Handshake or via email.

Alums may access to Handshake for life - but you will have to update your email after graduation*.  Access allows you to search & apply for jobs, schedule appointments, or register for events.  Of course, Handshake is not the end-all, be-all of job search platforms, but it is expanding its utility for graduates and can also help connect you with alums and Career Center services.  Like any other search engine, we highly recommend that you create and SAVE a search so that they email you when a job matching your criteria is posted.  Let Handshake work for you...

Handshake

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

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

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.

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