Upon arriving at the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, you will have the opportunity to experience and complete action steps to make you ready for a career within your industry of choice. Click on the links below to explore.
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Get started
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- Meet new folks and explore your interests through a CEMS Student Organization
- Join the STEM Interest Group through the Career Center
- Complete the Career Interest Survey & start building your Handshake Profile & JobX Profile to search for On & Off-Campus Jobs
- Choose a major you'll thrive in by talking with your First-Year or Faculty Advisor & Research what you can do with your degree
- Connect with our Office of Equity, Belonging, and Student Engagement
- Check out available resources through the CEMS Career Readiness Program and the Career Center Intro video
- Follow @UVMCEMS and @UVMCEMSSTUDENTSERVICES on Instagram to stay up to date on events
- Explore Co-Op/Study Abroad Options ASAP
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Gain experience and make connections
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- Build your career marketing tools: Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIn Account
- Check out Experiential Learning Opportunities: Job shadowing, study abroad, community service, and more.
- Gain "real world"/ practical experience through Internships & Co-Ops, Study Abroad
- Conduct Undergraduate Research: CEMS Opportunities & UVM Four
- Connect with 3+ faculty, staff, advisors, and mentors to build your professional network and gain references
- Network with UVM Alumni via UVM Connect and the LinkedIn Alumni Tool to learn about career paths
- Get a sense of job opportunities by attending career fairs, researching companies, and attending CEMS events
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Gear up to graduate
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- Polish your Interview Skills: View General Tips & Practice for Technical Interviews
- Learn about Negotiation Techniques & Ways to Negotiate
- Connect with Career Readiness Coordinator, Advisors, and Mentors to seek guidance and ask questions