Networking
Searching
Application Process
Finding Companies
Tips & Tricks
100

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!

100

Name 3 Search Engines Where You Can Find Positions

Handshake, LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed.Com, Engineerjobs.com, Ziprecruiter.com, Zintellect.com, Vermontjoblink.com, Glassdoor, SimplyHired, Governmentjobs.com, USA Gov, AND MORE!

100

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!

100

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

100

True or False: You can ask a company for an internship that doesn't have one posted. 

200

What are the two main platforms where you can connect with UVM Alumni?

What is UVM Connect & LinkedIn

200

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. 

200

Where can you apply for micro-internships through UVM?

Parker Dewey (through UVM Career Center Website)

200

Name One National Professional Organization in Your Field

VTTA, ACM, IEEE Computer Society, CRA, AAAI, AITP, IFIP, ISOC, NPA, SIAM & More

https://www.uvm.edu/cems/networking


200

What is the name of the On-Campus Job Portal- ONLY open to UVM Students. 

JobX

300

How many alumni are on LinkedIn? (need to be within a 10% range to get points)

90,817

300

Name website(s) you can use to review salary and relocation information?

Salary.com, Pay Scale, GlassDoor, Levels.Fyi, & NACE Salary Calculator

300

Typically, how long does a job listing stay open for? 

30 days - BUT there are exceptions. 

300

What is the exact time and location of Tech Jam? 

Saturday, Oct. 21st, 10am-3pm @ Hula (Keynote is 3-5pm)

300

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