There's not "one right way" to think about your career after graduation. Everyone will have a different path. Wherever you are in your journey, we have resources to support you.
And don't forget, you can always make an appointment with us or drop by, even after graduation.
Resources for Where You Are
Choosing a Job That Is the Right Fit for You
Taking time to do some guided reflection can help you start to narrow down your options. We also suggest reaching out to family, friends, your advisor, professors, or anyone else in your network for their perspectives.
Discover Career Possibilities
Don't ask "What do I want to do for the rest of my life?" Instead, ask "What do I want to do next?"
Help Making Connections
This is often referred to as networking, but we like to think of it as simply meeting other people and asking for / offering help. You'll probably do plenty of both in your life. You're likely already part of several networks (friends, classmates, co-workers, people you play soccer with on the weekends, etc).
Job Search and Application Resources
- For quick help, check out our .
- For more in-depth help on career topics from decoding a job description to negotiating a salary, check out our . You'll have to enroll, but once you do, you'll be able to submit documents for feedback.
- And don't forget that you can visit our drop-in hours or make an appointment with a career coach through .
Alternatives to Starting Work Immediately
There's no rule that you have to jump into a career right after graduation. Many students find meaning by pursuing other opportunities.
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Apply to Grad School or Fellowships
- ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s FOUR office has useful information about applying to fellowships. Also, you can make an appointment to speak to an advisor: four@uvm.edu
- Graduate or Professional School might make sense for your degree and career path, or it may be unnecessary. To help make the decision and learn more about the process of applying, check out the Graduate and Professional School page.
Tips for Starting Work
Starting a new position can be exciting and, let's be honest, a little scary. Some of the same strategies that you developed in college can also help you in the workforce: ask questions, seek new opportunities, build a network, find a mentor, etc.
- This article from Forbes gives more detail on .
- We also suggest you find a mentor(s). A mentor can be someone in your new organization, someone in the same field you found through ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Connect or LinkedIn, or anyone trust to give you solid advice to help navigate your career. This article from LinkedIn gives more .
- Another consideration is navigating remote work. This article provides .
Helpful Reminders
Don't Forget to Take Care of Yourself
- The job search process will probably take longer than you expect. And just because your friends are getting offers doesn't mean that you won't find the right fit for you.
- The Center for Health and Wellbeing has resorces to support students.
Get Paid to Stay in Vermont
- Any student who graduated from December 2023 to June 2024 with a Bachelor's or Master's degree can apply for up to $5000. Recipients will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis based on regional, employer, and institutional distribution criteria, as long as funding is available.
- More info and application here.
Update Handshake & ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Connect after Graduation
- You'll lose access to your account if you don't change it to your non-¶¶Òõ̽̽ email (link showing how)
- Remember all those folks on Willing to Help? - pay it forward by offering your experience to those coming up.
Fill Out Your Intent to Graduate Form
- You must complete the Intent to Graduate form (PDF) if you will graduate this semester.
You Have Access to Career Center Services for Life
- We hope you don't need us that long, but we're here if you do.
Drop-In Hours
- Because our hours might change, its a good idea to double-check our drop-in hours before you stop by, especially when classes are not in session.