Vermont Works for Women

Resources - Getting the Job

Job Search
VWW Guide: Beginning Your Job Search and Managing Applications
Article: How to Get Organized for the Job Search
Vermont Job Boards and Other Job Search Links
Resumes
VWW Guide: Writing a Winning Resume
Worksheet: Taking Inventory
VWW Template: Skills-based Resume
Skill Headings and Categories for Functional/Skills-based Resumes
Article: Resume Formats
Article: How to Make a Resume
Cover Letters
VWW Guide: Writing Cover Letters
Article: How to Write a Cover Letter
Article: The Best Cover Letter Examples for Every Type of Job Seeker
Choosing References
VWW Guide: Choosing References for a Job Application
Article: Tips for Choosing Professional References
Job Interviews
VWW Guide: Preparing for a Job Interview – Tips For Making a Great Impression
Job Interview Prep Checklist
Worksheet: VWW Mock Interview Practice
Examples of Illegal Interview Questions
Article: Virtual Interview Tips
VWW Template: Interview Thank You Email
Template: How to Respond If You Don’t Get the Job
Negotiation
VWW Guide: Compensation Negotiation – Salary and Benefits
Article: Tips for Negotiating Salary
Videos: Negotiating for Women (~14 min)
LinkedIn
Article: How to Create a Profile on LinkedIn
Article: Update Your LinkedIn Profile
Video: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Search (~7min)

Vermont Job Boards and Other Job Search Links

There are multiple statewide and local job boards that exclusively post opportunities in Vermont. These include:

  • Think Vermont
  • JobsInVT
  • Vermont Job Link
  • Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility Job Board
  • Common Good Vermont
  • Vermont Professionals of Color Job Board
  • Seven Days Jobs
  • Westaff Staffing Agency
  • Spherion Staffing Agency
  • Vermont Association of Broadcasters Jobs
  • City Market Jobs (Burlington)

Additional job search sites include:

  • Teaching, Educator and School Jobs
  • Indeed Job Search
  • LinkedIn Job Search