As a UVA student, we highly recommend that you first start by registering on CAVLink.

Note that while CAVLink is a popular and user-friendly means for conducting a job search, only 29% of the SEAS reported job offers from the class of 2002 were a result of the On-Grounds Interviewing program. It is highly recommended that you diversify your job search to include a host of resources. Below are some ideas to get you on your way.

Steps in Your Job Search

• Getting Started: Resumes
• Cover Letters
• Non-Traditional Job Search
• Online Job Search Resources
• Interview Preparation
• Follow-up With Employers / Thank You
• Assessing a Job Offer
• SEAS Salary Averages
• National Salary Averages

Traditional Job Search

A traditional job search consists of searching for and applying to advertised jobs by means of:

• On-Grounds Interviewing
• Career Fairs
• Direct Application on a Company Website
• Internet Job Boards
• Employment Agencies

Non-Traditional Job Search

These job search methods are valuable tools and you are encouraged to use all of these types of resources. However, keep in mind that only 20% of job openings are actually posted. The pool of candidates will be much larger for these advertised opportunities. Networking is the most successful means for gaining employment! Use a non-traditional job search approach to help.

Networking
Networking requires patience as it will not always result in immediate results, however 80% of all positions are found this way. It also requires that you be assertive when talking to potential employers or networking contacts.

Contact Specific Employers
Use employer names/contact infomration that you gain through networking. You may learn about employment opportunities that are not advertised or those that are just becoming available.

• Use company contacts you collect from career fairs
• Let our office help you identify companies

Informational Interviews

Volunteer/Extern