Networking
What is an informational interview?
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 not a job interview, and the objective is not to find job openings- it's to gain mentorship!
Name 3 Search Engines Where You Can Find Positions
Handshake, LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed.Com, SimplyHired, Ziprecruiter.com, Zintellect.com, Vermontjoblink.com, Glassdoor, SimplyHired, Governmentjobs.com, USA Gov, Dice.com, AND MORE!
Typically, how long does a job listing stay open for?
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.
What are the two main platforms where you can connect with UVM Alumni?
What is UVM Connect & LinkedIn
When searching for a role, name 3 things you might be specifically looking for and/or want to track on a spreadsheet to stay organized during your search.
Name of Company, Job Title, Date of Application, Company Position, Employer's Contact Info, Salary, Location, Progress in Application Status (Interviewed Y/N), etc.
Where can you apply for micro-internships through UVM?
Parker Dewey (through UVM Career Center Website)
What month was Tech Jam?
October
What is the name of the On-Campus Job Portal- ONLY open to UVM Students.
JobX
How many alumni are on LinkedIn? (need to be within a certain range to get points)
81,633
Name website(s) you can use to review salary and relocation information?
Salary.com, Pay Scale, GlassDoor, Levels.Fyi, & NACE Salary Calculator
What does ATS stand for, what does it mean, and what is UVM's new tool to help students with ATS?
Applicant Tracking Systems, ATSs often scan resumes for keywords to determine their relevance to the position. The higher your resume is ranked, the more prioritization your resume will get. JobScan is the new website that can help!
Name One National Professional Organization in Your Field
VTTA, ACM, IEEE Computer Society, CRA, AAAI, AITP, IFIP, ISOC, NPA, SIAM & More
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