Every journey is different, including yours, and that's a good thing! Here are some suggestions to get you started. Remember that you have a school full of faculty, staff, alumni, and peers who are here to support you along the way.

To get started:

 

Gain experience and connections:

  • Build your career marketing tools (Resume, Cover Letter, LinkedIn, UVMConnect) and career competencies
  • Pursue an internship and/or micro-internship
  • Engage in Undergraduate Research through RSENR or UVM FOUR
  • Connect with faculty, staff, advisors, peers, and mentors to build your professional network and gain references
  • Connect with the RSENR Career Coaches
  • Network with UVM Alumni via UVMConnect and the LinkedIn Alumni Tool to learn about career paths
  • Get a sense of job opportunities by attending career fairs, researching companies/organizations, and keeping up with RSENR news and events
  • Take the CQ2 / CQ3 (coming soon) surveys

 

Gear up to graduate: 

  • Continue networking and building connections!
  • Organize your Job Search Strategy or Apply to Graduate Programs
  • Find jobs through LinkedIn, Handshake, Job Boards, and/or Company Websites
  • Expand your network by joining Professional Organizations, attending conferences, and attending RSENR events
  • Tailor your resume and cover letter for individual positions and practice your elevator pitch
  • Polish your interview skills
  • Learn about negotiation techniques
  • Connect with advisors, mentors, faculty, and/or our in-house career coaches to seek guidance and ask questions
  • Take the CQ4 (coming soon) survey