Upon graduating at the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, you will have the opportunity to experience and complete action steps to make you ready for a career within your industry of choice. Click on the links below to explore.

TO GET STARTED

• ·Meet new folks and explore your interests through a CEMS Student Organization
• ·Join the STEM Interest Group through the Career Center
• ·Complete the Career Interest Survey & start building your Handshake Profile & JobX Profile to search for On & Off-Campus Jobs
• ·Choose a major you'll thrive in by talking with your First-Year or Faculty Advisor & Research what you can do with your degree
• ·Connect with our Office of Equity, Belonging, and Student Engagement
• ·Check out available resources through the CEMS Career Readiness Program and the Career Center Intro video
• ·Follow @UVMCEMS and @UVMCEMSSTUDENTSERVICES on Instagram to stay up to date on events
• Explore Co-Op/Study Abroad Options ASAP

TO GAIN EXPERIENCE/CONNECTIONS

• ·Build your career marketing tools: Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIn Account
• ·Check out Experiential Learning Opportunities: Job shadowing, study abroad, community service, and more.
• ·Gain "real world"/ practical experience through Internships & Co-Ops, Study Abroad
• ·Conduct Undergraduate Research: CEMS Opportunities & UVM Four
• ·Connect with 3+ faculty, staff, advisors, and mentors to build your professional network and gain references
• ·Network with UVM Alumni via UVM Connect and the LinkedIn Alumni Tool to learn about career paths
• ·Get a sense of job opportunities by attending career fairs, researching companies, and attending CEMS events

TO GEAR UP TO GRADUATE

• ·Conduct Informational Interviews with professionals in the field and Continue to network, because 85% of opportunities are found through networking!
• ·Organize your Job Search Strategy - OR- apply to Graduate programs
• ·Find jobs through Handshake, online job boards, company websites, LinkedIn
• ·Expand your network through joining professional associations, attending conferences, and attending events like UVM CEM’S Networking Night, the STEM Career Fair
• ·Tailor your resume and cover letter for individual positions & practice your elevator pitch.
• ·Polish your Interview Skills: View General Tips & Practice for Technical Interviews
• ·Learn about Negotiation Techniques & Ways to Negotiate
• Connect with Career Readiness Coordinator, Advisors, and Mentors to seek guidance and ask questions