UF CVM Careers December Newsletter

Welcome to the December edition of the UF CVM Careers monthly newsletter. It's hard to believe that the semester is already ending. We hope that you all have a happy holiday season!

We encourage you to keep up-to-date by following our Facebook page and watching for emails about dinners, workshops, and more!  

Student Tip - Phone Interviews

Many job applications are now submitted online. Once an employer sifts through the best cover letters/resumes, a phone interview is usually the next step in the hiring process. Phone interviews are typically short interactions designed to help the company to decide whether or not to schedule a face-to-face interview. These can be intimidating since you won't be able to use many nonverbal cues. Here are some tips to help you successfully convey your qualifications over the phone:

1. Select an appropriate location – You want to perform your interview in a quiet, empty room. Background noise, such as typing, dogs barking, or music, can be distracting to both you and the interviewer. You can reserve an office space in OSI/OASA through Katelyn Jerles for these interviews.

2. Dress like you would for an in-person interview – Even though the interviewer won't be able to see what you're wearing, dressing professionally will help put you in an appropriate mindset for the interview.  It's hard to share your top professional skills while lounging on the couch in your pajamas. 

3. Answer the phone by stating your name – For example, "Hello, this is Albert Gator." This avoids confusion at the beginning of the interview and lets you start on a positive, confident note.  No more, "Her is I, she is me, This is her" mumbo jumbo. 

4. Smile – Even though interviewers can't see it, smiling brings energy and excitement to your voice. Interviewers like when you sound happy and genuinely interested to talk to them.

5. Have your resume nearby to reference - Use your resume to remind yourself of your experiences and accomplishments. Make sure to reference these when you are answering interview questions.

6. Be concise - You won't have any non-verbal cues to know when to stop speaking. Your answers should typically be between 30-90 seconds. When you're done, pause and give the interviewer an adequate chance to respond before speaking again.  If you're unsure if you should keep talking - ask!  Ask, "Did that fully answer your question?" The interviewer will be honest and let you know.

7. Follow-up - Make sure to ask for the interviewers contact information so that you can follow-up with a thank you email within the next 24 hours.

A more complete guide to phone interviews and other interview tips can be found on the UF CVM Student Career Resources webpage. Don't forget you can schedule a mock interview with Katelyn Jerles!

Looking Ahead to Events

Learn more by clicking the links and don't forget to RSVP for food events!

Writing Your Federal Resume (Virtual Training) - Wednesday, December 12, 2018, 6 p.m.; Are you interested in a federal career? The staff of Recruitment Policy and Outreach is presenting an in-depth webinar that provides attendees with the tips and tools needed to write a competitive Federal resume. This webinar is free, but limited to the first 1,500 participants. Register here.

Vet Med Holiday Luncheon - Thursday, December 13, 2018, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Straughn Center; Come join us for our annual holiday luncheon. Please RSVP to attend or order a takeout box by December 5th.

Highlighted Gator CareerLink Job Postings

We have over 130 jobs currently listed on our job widget, below are the three most recent.  Click on the button below to view all of them.

Contract Shelter Veterinarian

Miami-Dade County Animal Services (Doral, FL)

Posting Date: Nov 29, 2018

 Associate Veterinarian

Country Critters Veterinary Hospital (Multiple Locations)

Posting Date: Nov 26, 2018

New Grad DVM

National Veterinary Associates (Kitty Hawk, NC)

Posting Date: Nov 7, 2018

For the full list of all current job postings, please click the link below

UF CVM Careers Facebook Page

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