Are you planning or considering a career break? Currently in the midst of one? Career breaks occur for a variety of reasons: caring for a new child or other family member, addressing a personal health issue, experiencing a layoff or termination, traveling, going back to school, or pursuing other interests. If you plan to return […]
Our annual professional association conference is coming up in July. Every year we look forward to sharing best practices with peers at other universities, learning about emerging career advising topics and strategies and exploring new products with vendors. We always return energized, with many new contacts; eager to implement new ideas. Every profession offers unique […]
Have you ever been attracted to a company because of its culture, or experienced a job where the company culture just wasn’t a good fit? Finding the right cultural fit is key to overall job satisfaction. Researching a company’s culture is therefore an important part of job search due diligence. Not only will researching help […]
Did you know that many employers decide in the first 6 seconds whether or not to keep reading your resume? It’s important that you capture their attention from the start to get them to keep reading, and include the most critical information high on page one of your resume so it can be easily seen. […]
Last time we looked at factors to consider when you are deciding whether to apply to graduate school. Now that you have decided, here are your next steps! Get organized: You will need to keep track of a lot of information: application and other deadlines, GPA and entrance exam requirements and scores, personal statement prompts […]
Returning to school for a graduate degree can be a sensible career move, as many fields require or prefer a graduate or professional degree. It might also help if you are changing careers. At the same time, graduate school is a major investment, so it is important that you spend plenty of time reflecting and […]
How long should someone stay in a job? How soon is too soon to make a move? Will employers think negatively if you leave after a year (or less)? These questions come up fairly often, as job seekers are concerned that shorter job stints on their resumes will create a red flag for employers. The […]
Congratulations, you’ve just received a job offer! Your hard work has paid off; the job is interesting and you liked the people you would be working with. However, there’s a catch. You were much more excited about another job you interviewed for, but you haven’t received that offer yet. What should you do? Receiving a job […]
Networking is a key step in a successful job search. Conversations with other people can help you learn more about an occupation or organization and explore different career paths. However, many people find networking to be difficult. They share that they: Don’t know what to say Feel intimidated Don’t want to bother anyone Are introverted […]
Job searches today need to be focused. Employers expect candidates to know what they are looking for and to demonstrate how they would add value to the organization. Wherever you are in your career, and whether you are considering a specific path or multiple paths, here are five steps you can take to help focus […]
Some of you have asked us what Alumni Career Engagement has to offer. We’re happy to share information with you about the services and resources we provide, and how we can help. We serve alumni of all UVA schools, at all stages of their careers. We can help with: Job search Career transition Resume and […]