Networking
Define Networking
What is... the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
What do job listings typically require to apply?
Well Written, Tailored Resume & Cover Letter in PDF Format
Save this in a word document during the job search.
Position Description
The #1 way college students find jobs" is whose slogan?
Who is Handshake?
Following up on a job application can show the hiring manager your interest. Within how many days should you follow up after applying?
What is 14 days, or 2 weeks?
What are 3+ ways to network?
Attend networking, recruiting, and other career interest group events where alums and employers are present: Career Fairs, Panels, Workshops
Social Media: LinkedIn, UVM Connect & Handshake
Conduct: Informational Interviews & Find mentorship through Faculty/Staff/Professionals
How long do job applications stay open for on search engines and company websites?
30 Days or Less
According to Indeed, how long does it take to find a job?
What is 19.3 weeks aka 5 months?
The two main ways to connect with UVM Alumni
What is LinkedIn Alumni Tool & UVM Connect?
What is an informational interview and why conduct one?
An informational interview is an informal conversation you can have with someone working in an area of interest to you. It is an effective research tool and is best done after preliminary online research. It is a great way to build your network, learn about career paths, and get tips and insider knowledge about how to better your candidacy.
Most people find jobs through professional and personal connections by getting a referral or recommendation. Who are 3+ people that could be included in your network?
Alumni, UVM Faculty & Staff, Friends, Family Members, Professional Connections within the Field
What website(s) can you use to discover more about your field of interest & discover companies?
Buzzfile.Com, LinkedIn, UVM Connect, O*Net, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Youtube, & UVM's Candid Career
What does ATS Stand for, and why should you care?
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!
The two UVM job board sites?
What is Handshake and JobX.
According to research conducted by iCIMS (a recruitment software specialist company)what percentage of students in 2019 received their first job without having an internship?
31%
What should a thank you note to someone you networked with include?
Thank them for their time, include something you discussed, and follow up with ask OR how you hope to connect in the future.
Name website(s) you can use to review salary and relocation information?
Salary.com, Pay Scale, GlassDoor & NACE Salary Calculator
According to Forbes on average, an online job posting gets ____ # of applicants, and ____# of those people get chosen for an interview.
118 applicants and only 22% will be invited to interview, or roughly 24 people.
FOUR stands for?
What is The Office of Fellowships, Opportunities, & Undergraduate Research?
Name one professional network in your field or industry.
What is...SWE, NSPE, ASCE, ASME, IEEE, AIChE, SHPE, ASIS&T, MAA, NCTM, ASM, NAM, ACM, CRA, AWC, AAAI, ASEM, etc.
According to HubStop, what percentage of jobs are filled through Networking?
What is 85%?
What are 4+ names of job search engines?
Indeed.com, LinkedIn, Handshake, Engineerjobs.com, USAJobs, BuzzFile, Internships.com, Idealist.org, ZipRecruiter
Staying organized is key in any job search. In an excel document, what are 5 example labels should you include for headings?
Company Name, Job Title, Date You applied, Date Interviewed, Date of thank you email follow up
What are two specific UVM places you can go to learn about how to better your search?
What is the Career Center, the UVM Career Center's BlackBoard & Career Readiness Coordinator (me)!
The 5 ways to accelerate your job search & find a job faster
What is...proofreading application materials, updating online profiles, searching and applying regularly, contacting and showing interest to companies directly, networking, broadening search (location & job title), & asking for feedback?