By Carolyn Siccama Never in my life have I been so inspired by creativity all in one place than when I attended the 2015 Destination Imagination Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn., a few weeks ago. Picture a convention center with 10,000 of the most creative students (Grades 3-16) from around […]
By Erica Houskeeper The 18th annual UVM Summer Autism Institute, June 24-26, will address aspects of inclusion and transition, research, and effective treatment of ASD. The event will take place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Burlington. John Miller was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1968. As a child, he worked […]
The Summer Internship Award Program through the Career & Professional Development Center is now live and ready for applicants. The Summer Internship Award Program is designed to increase the ability for students to participate in internship opportunities that are unpaid. Internships may be on or off the DU campus. The deadline […]
Internships could be the experiences for the students that give them a chance of getting familiar and expert with the working environment. For interns it is a way of enhancing their skills for professional goals. It is not necessary that internship matches with the field of study, it just relates […]
There are many ways to trace the path of your career journey. One such way is to create a resume or CV to serve as a map depicting where you’ve been, and also provide ideas about where you’re going. Your resume or CV is your career development foundation. Starting early […]
here is a lot of conflicting advice out there about the best strategy for taking the LSAT – how long to study, how many times to take the test, and even about how “good” a predictor it is of anything at all. The one thing everyone seems to agree on? […]
Do you love the idea of being in the field of education, but know that being a K-12 educator is not for you? There are many ways to take your passion for teaching and training and put that to work in other types of settings. Below are a number of […]
If the job search process stresses you out enough to need a hot pink straight jacket and sparkly helmet, then listen up. Finding your next job does not have to be such an arduous task, at least not when it comes to organization! Below, I have listed a variety of […]
Take advantage of an amazing opportunity to gain practical experience in your field while simultaneously working with incredible companies and employers. Apply for Arrow Electronics Ideation Challenge! This innovative experience will give you the opportunity to work in small teams with students from all majors across campus to collaborate together to […]
What are your labor costs? It’s an excellent question for any business owner, and one that should be asked on a regular basis. This number also should be tracked over time to understand trends and inform you when corrective action needs to be taken. As your company grew, you probably […]
52% of working Americans feel they are underpaid. This, according to a recent Gallup Poll. Naturally, there are those that permanently believe they are underpaid, even though their salaries are in line with their skills and positions elsewhere. But, there are also people who are genuinely underpaid, and they should know […]
During the most recent election cycle, pay equity was a hot topic. It should be. In September 2016, the National Committee on Pay Equity reported that based on 2015 U. S. Census data, women currently make 79.6% of what their male counterparts earn. Women’s median earnings were $40,742 while men’s […]
Are you ready to start your business? Not sure if you have everything in order or you don’t know what you don’t know? Begin your business the right way. This course covers the essentials needed to start a small business. Learn about: business structure business registration licensing taxes miscellaneous rules […]
Kelly Clements ’14 worked in the quality assurance realm of the food industry before deciding to pivot in a new career direction. The Vermont native, who majored in Nutrition and Food Science at UVM, recently returned to her alma mater to pursue a UVM Master of Public Health degree. We talked […]
Photo: Steven Depolo/Flickr Creative Commons Management consultant Chris Holmberg of San Francisco was recently interviewed by First Round Review on the most dangerous leadership pitfalls. Holmberg shares a 15-minute practice on how to avoid common management mistakes by focusing on “the it, the we, and the I.” Here’s an excerpt from the First Round Review article: […]
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