Searching for Numbers
Name 3 Job Search Sites Where You Can Find Positions
Handshake, LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed.Com, Ziprecruiter.com, Zintellect.com, Planet Pharm, Vermontjoblink.com, Internships.com (run by Chegg), Glassdoor, SimplyHired, Governmentjobs.com, USA Gov, AND MORE!
What does ATS Stand For?
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are resume keyword scanner software used by companies. This is why you need to tailor your resume to the industry, field & the job!
What is one way you can figure out what companies exist in your field of interest?
Buzzfile.Com, Handshake, UVM Connect, LinkedIn & UVM Catamount Data
True or False: You can ask a company for an internship that doesn't have one posted.
When searching for a role, name 3 things you might be specifically filtering for when looking at positions.
Title, Location, Skill, Company, Date, Experience Level, Type: Remote/Hybrid/In-Person, Industry, Pay, Education, etc.
Where can you apply for micro-internships through UVM?
Parker Dewey (through UVM Career Center Website)
Name One National Professional Organization in Your Field
American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, American Society of Biomechanics American Society for Engineering Education, Biomedical Engineering Division (ASEE BME), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), European Society for Biomaterials (ESB), IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), Society for Biomaterials & More
After applying to a role- when should you email a recruiter?
Within 2 weeks.
Name 1 website(s) you can use to review salary and relocation information?
Salary.com, Pay Scale, GlassDoor, Levels.Fyi, & NACE Salary Calculator
Typically, how long does a job listing stay open for?
30 days - BUT there are exceptions.
How long does it take the average person to be hired by a company?
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average length of unemployment as of April 2023 was 20.9 weeks or a little over five months.
What is the name of the UVM Office that supports students in finding research?
UVM FOUR: Office of Fellowships, Opportunities & Undergraduate Research - In CEMS we have Summer REU & Barrett Scholarships
Name 3 keywords you could search for when looking for a position on job boards.
Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Electronics Technician, Biomedical Engineering Technician, Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET), Biomedical Technician, Consultant, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Project Management Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineer, Researcher, Research Engineer, Research Scientist, R&D Engineer
According to Harvard Business Review, what percentage of individuals don't apply to positions if they don't feel qualified? (within 5%)
About 43.5% - 46.4% of men and 40.6% of women didn’t apply to an open position because they believed that they didn’t meet the job qualifications
What do companies typically title roles for new candidates? Give 2 examples.
Biomedical Engineer I, Entry-Level Biomedical Engineer, or New Graduate
When do large companies in Engineering start to recruit?
1 Year in Advance- August & September