Cover letters provide context and bring the strengths and skills listed in your resume to life. Learn to write a cover letter that is compelling and shows you have the right skills for the job. How to write a cover letter: The all-time best tips I’ve read more than 300 cover letters, and this is […]
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) The MBTI® is the most widely used personality assessment instrument in the world, with a proven record based on over 70 years of research and development. It gives you access to your psychological type, or how you process information. From a career standpoint, it provides insight into your own strengths, areas […]
Alumni Career Engagement (ACE) offers individual career advising to Contributing Members by appointment. We address career topics ranging from updating your resume to honing your online presence, negotiating a raise, and planning for retirement. Our services center around coaching: we empower you with the tools you need to take charge of your career process. Appointments […]
Deciding to apply to graduate or professional school is one of the most important career decisions you can make. There are many factors to consider, and it is critical that you research your options carefully and be organized and well-prepared through the application process.
Re-entering the workforce? Changing careers? Unemployed? Under-employed? We’ve got the resources to help you during this time of transition. Make an Appointment with Alumni Career Engagement Are you at a career crossroads? Schedule a phone, skype, or in-person appointment.
Alumni Professional Networks Alumni Professional Networks: Industry Networks that allow alumni to expand their networks and advance their careers by connecting with other alumni in an area of interest. Clubs & Organizations Alumni Interest Groups: UVA Alumni Interest Groups (AIGs) are micro-communities of alumni that share a common bond to each other as part of […]
If you have additional degrees from other schools, see if those organizations have alumni databases, and join their LinkedIn Groups. Search for community and regional in-person events to attend, as well as online groups focused on your occupation or interests. There are thousands of opportunities for networking – we list a few here to get […]
If you have been selected for an interview, your resume has successfully demonstrated your qualifications for the job. Congratulations! The next step is to prove in the interview that you can do the job the way the employer wants it done. Every job is really about solving problems. Succeed in the interview by providing proof […]