Industry Resources
Research the Field
Contextualize the different career opportunities within the Education, Policy & Social Services industry - including salary ranges, qualifications, and specific career pathways - by reviewing the following resources:
- Social Work: Learn Psychology
- Education: Teacher Education & Careers - teacher.org
- Law: American Bar Association
- Government: USA Jobs
- Teaching Abroad: Go Overseas
You can also review the Occupational Outlook Handbook for fields within the industry, including Social Services, Education, and Legal.
Find Industry Opportunities
Handshake is a great place to start your search, but industry-specific databases can help you find unique, highly specialized opportunities. Depending on your specific interests, you may want to consult the following sites:
- Government: Goverment Jobs
- Non-profits: Idealist
- Education: School Spring
Consult a Professional Organization
Professional Organizations are local or national groups that advocate for specific industries. Connecting with one - either by visiting their website, becoming a member, or attending one of their events - is a great way to learn more about the industry, network with other professionals, and discover potential opportunities. A few Business & Entrepreneurship Professional Organizations include:
- Law: Vermont Bar
- Education: National Education Association
- Social Work: National Association of Social Workers
Resumes, Cover Letters & More
For help standing out in the job & internship search, consider attending a drop-in, submitting your resume or cover letter for an online document review, or consulting our resource pages:
- Resumes
- Cover Letters
- Interviewing
- Networking
- Graduate & Professional School
- Pre-Law at UVM
- Getting Experience
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