The ROADMAP
This is the big picture of the essential steps to graduating career-ready.Ìý Every path is different, and mostÌýare winding. There are multiple ways to get where you to goÌý– and very few Wrong steps – so don't be shy and start stepping! There’s a strong network of faculty, staff and alum who've got your back.
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Get Started
Exploration is key! Start your journey by discovering more about yourself, ¶¶Òõ̽̽ and the range of opportunities available.
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- Meet new folks and explore your interests through
Ìý - Learn about opportunities related to your interest by joining careerÌýInterest Group/s
Ìý - Complete the Career Interest Survey & start building yourÌýHandshake Profile
Ìý - Choose a major you'll thrive in by talking with your faculty advisorÌý
Ìý - Check out available resources through the
Ìý - Take the
Gain Experience / Connections
Experience is essential! Try out fields of interest; develop "career" skills; and learn from people doing interesting work.
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- Take classes of interest - opt for Experiential LearningÌýwhenever possible
Ìý - Gain "real world" experience throughÌýinternshipsÌý& micro-internships
Ìý - Work, volunteer &/or lead a club/org toÌýbuild "career" skills
Ìý - Chat with alums about their path, maybe even shadow one for a day
Ìý - Get a sense of jobs & trends by attending and other events
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Gear Up to Graduate
Applying is the name of the game! As you set your sights on what’s next, take careÌýnot to let senioritis crash your GPA...
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- Update your online profiles & connect with folks via LinkedIn & ¶¶Òõ̽̽ConnectÌý
Ìý - Find jobs & expand your network through professional associations & conferencesÌý
Ìý - Include your advancing competencies in your revisedÌýresumeÌý&Ìýelevator pitch.
Ìý - Prepare 2-3 stories that illustrate key strengths to confidently use inÌýinterviews
Ìý - Organize your job search strategy - OR- apply to GraduateÌýprograms
Ìý - Take CQ-4
Career Quiz (CQ)
These year-by-year quizzes help keep you on track by identifying doable next steps for wherever you're at.
Think Buzzfeed.Ìý These quick Career Quizzes help you follow The Roadmap with tailored suggestions for your next steps.Ìý While they won’t tell you which Marvel character you are, they are just that easy.
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CQ-4 UNDER CONSTRUCTION & coming soon...Ìý
It's never too early or too late - you just need a next step to get you on your way...
Email:Ìýcareer@uvm.eduÌýfor an alternative version as needed.
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Career Boost
Looking for more guided structure to walk you through each step?
Our twice-annual CAREER BOOST provides a week of career readiness workshops that address common questions about the job search process - perfect for anyone who has put off career preparation or is eager to get started early. Sessions cover everything from finding jobs to negotiating salaries.Ìý
It's never too late or too early to get career-ready! Career Boost is open to all students at any stage of preparation.