Career Support

Champlain College alumni are the backbone of the College community. We strive to support our alumni by providing opportunities for professional development, networking, and job search resources. Here are some ways that we can support your continued pursuit of career success!

Build connections with other Champlain College Alumni:

• Contact the Alumni Relations Office and let us know you're looking for work.
• Join the Champlain College Alumni Group on LinkedIn.
• Find the latest updates about alumni events and College news on the Champlain College Alumni Facebook Page.
• Join one of the Regional Alumni Chapters.
• Attend a Champlain College Alumni event. Alumni events are the perfect opportunity to network with Champlain alumni, faculty members, and potential employers, both in the Burlington area and in other major cities around the US. Event invitations are sent via email and are posted here on the Champlain College Alumni Facebook Page. Be sure to update your email address so we can stay in touch regarding events and campus news!

Resume Resources

Is your resume out of date? Make sure you are updating it on a regular basis and following the basic resume writing guidelines. Also, to really make your resume stand out, be sure that you:

1. Tailor it to the job you are applying for by including your qualifications for the position right up at the top of your resume.
2. Begin your phrases with action verbs and quantify (use percentages, frequencies, duration, amounts, etc.) to show the measurable results of your work.
3. Include industry-related key words throughout your resume, and lastly,
4. Highlight your accomplishments! The resume is the place to show off what you've achieved!

Resume templates, by major, are provided by Career Collaborative on our web site.

Champlain College career coaches will review your updated resume when feasible. We do not write resumes, but we will provide you with feedback on your draft resume if you would like. You may e-mail your resume and a copy of the job posting you are applying for, if applicable, to careercollaborative@champlain.edu. Turnaround time is usually up to ten days, depending on student needs at the time of your request.

Career Resources

Check the job board resources in the right column of this webpage.

Create or update your LinkedIn profile in order to access opportunities advertised on this social network site. LinkedIn profiles are quickly becoming the new resume! Leverage this interactive resource to your advantage. We recommend you review these LinkedIn resources and job search webinar: http://help.linkedin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/389

We welcome alumni to apply for careers with Champlain College! Information about working at the College and job postings are available by clicking here.

Career Events

Alumni are always welcome to join us for career events. "Like" us on Facebook or view our calendar of events. 

Other Career Collaborative Resources Available to Alumni

• Candid Career Video Clips: Check out these quick video tips on a wide variety of career topics.
• Mobile Apps: Access career information on the go with career apps such as Job Compass, Job Finder, and Indeed!
• Additional Topics: You can find more information on cover letters, interviewing and networking on our Career Resources page.

Career Advising

If you are considering a career change, you may identify interests and skills by means of online resources:

• O*Net Skills Search - Select skills you have or plan to acquire to learn more about suggested occupations
• Quintessential Careers online Career Assessment tools overview

Champlain College career coaches provide career advising support to alumni by means of 30 minute Skype, phone or in-person appointments when career coaches have availability (usually summer months and during winter and spring holiday breaks). If you need immediate or more in-depth support, we can help you find a professional fee-for-service career counselor who may be able to help you navigate career changes you are considering. Feel free to e-mail us at careercollaborative@champlain.edu if you would like to schedule a phone, Skype or in-person appointment of if you would like us to send you contact information for career counselors who have helped other alumni. If you would like to recommend a career counselor who has successfully supported you, we would love to have your recommendations as well.

We always love to hear from you!

• Stay in touch; connect with the Alumni Office today!
• Is your company hiring? Advertise available positions for FREE on Handshake.
• We are always looking for alumni to help us support current students. If you would like to volunteer to conduct mock interviews (including mock phone interviews), be a panelist at one of our career events, or be available to speak with a student about career opportunities in your field, please e-mail us at careercollaborative@champlain.edu.