Career Boost

Career BOOST Series  |  Jan. 6 - 7, 2025

These 1-hour "lunch & learn" workshops are perfect for anyone looking to develop their professional online presence, craft an effective resume/cover letter, find jobs/internships, develop their network, or nail an interview or negotiate a salary. We cover essential topics in just two days - pick the topics you want, skip the rest!

Resumes and Cover Letters

Mon, Jan. 6th @ 11 am - noon (Resumes and Cover Letters Teams meeting)

This session will cover everything from resume basics to writing bullet points that will make your experience stand out. Learn how to tailor your skills to match a job description. Start writing your resume in the workshop and get immediate feedback.

A resume lists your experiences, but to truly impress you need a cover letter to connect your experience to a specific job description. Learn the proper formatting and structure. Break down examples and discuss what information to include or leave out. Start writing your cover letter during this session and get immediate feedback.

LinkedIn Profiles and Networking

Mon, Jan. 6th @ 12:15 - 1:15pm (LinkedIn Profiles Teams meeting)

Establishing a professional online presence is a key step to entering the job market on your terms. LinkedIn is an easy way to start. Over 800 million people from more than 200 countries have a LinkedIn profile, but many under-use it. This workshop will walk through best practices of setting up your LinkedIn profile to stand out to employers. Whether you already have a profile that needs to be updated or are starting from scratch, you can follow along with this step-by-step workshop to build a strong profile. 

How important is networking? Very. Learn how to develop and utilize your UVM network. Create and practice delivering an “elevator pitch” to quickly introduce yourself to a new contact or potential employer.

Job Search Strategies

Tues, Jan. 7th @ 11am - noon (Job Search Strategies Teams meeting)

Reflect on your values and interests to determine the kind of job / workplace you seek. Develop search strategies to quickly sift through job postings. Learn how to decode a job description and how to leverage LinkedIn to find jobs. 

Interviewing and Salary Negotiation

Tues, Jan. 7th @ 12:15 - 1:15pm (Interviewing and Salary Negotiation Teams meeting)

Don’t get stressed about your next interview. Learn the strategies for a successful interview, including what you should do before, during and after the interview. Predict and practice the most common types of questions an interviewer might ask. 

Negotiating can be intimidating and uncomfortable, but you deserve a compensation package that matches your worth.  (This is especially true for women who tend to negotiate less and thus earn less in their lifetime.) This workshop will cover best practices and additional resources for negotiating your next offer.
 

Workshop Facilitators

Kat Collins, Curriculum and Assessment Specialist

Adam Boothe , Assistant Director of Integration

All sessions are free and open to students/alums at any stage of career prep.

Pick what you want to attend & skip the rest. It'll all good stuff, but not everyone needs everything - you decide what will be most helpful.