Networking
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 do job listings typically require to apply?
Well Written, Tailored Resume & Cover Letter
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?
The format you should be emailing your resume to employers in.
What are 3+ ways to network?
Career Fairs, Employer Networking Nights, UVM and Professional Panels & Workshops, Social Media, Mentorship (Faculty/Staff/Professional), Informational Interviews & Meetings
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?
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.
According to HubStop, what percentage of jobs are filled through Networking?
What is 85%?
This feature allows you to be emailed anytime a new job/internship is posted on their job search platform.
"Save the Search Feature"
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!
What does REU or UVM FOUR stand for?
Research Experiences for Undergraduates and Fellowships, Opportunities, and Undergraduate Research (FOUR)
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 Zippia, the average corporate job gets ___# of applicants per role.
250
The number of employers that use Handshake.
What is 600k?
The four ways to accelerate your job search or find a job faster?
What is proofreading application materials, updating online profiles, searching and applying regularly, contacting and showing interests to companies directly, networking, broadening search (location & job title), & asking for feedback?
What should you be doing this Saturday, October 23rd?
Attending VT's Annual Tech Jam
What are 4+ names of job search engines?
Indeed.com, LinkedIn, 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
Beyond this course, what is another online career tool you can utilize for career knowledge?
The Career Center, Blackboard, CEMS Career Website
Beyond search engines, company websites are a great way to find open roles. How might you find companies of interest?
What is Handshake Employers, UVM LinkedIn Alumni, UVM Connect, Buzzfile.com & Networking