Over the past academic year, this
blog has discussed the benefits of sites like LinkedIn and Careerealism, and for
my last post as an intern here, I thought I’d shed some light on Vault. You have free access to this valuable tool through Job Zone - find it on the main Job Zone menu once you login, on the right column. This career intelligence website is
geared toward employers and new or transitioning professionals seeking
employment alike. It provides readers with comprehensive reviews of companies, job
opening information, advice on resume composition and interviewing, and
partners with colleges (RIT included) to assist any student, staff member, or
alum in their career search. Additionally, Vault offers more than 100 career
guidebooks that are focused on specific industries, periods in an individual’s
career development, internship programs, managing finances, and more. They
provide users with the tools for success, so in that same vein, here are some
do’s and don’ts for utilizing Vault as an RIT alum:
1. DO start with general industry
research, then delve deeper into your projected area of interest. For instance,
the “Wealth Management” guidebook section offers guides on that general sector
of employment, but also on hedge fund jobs, private equity, investment
management, and venture capital positions. Once you know the facet of an
industry in which you’d like to work, that guidebook will be the most helpful
for you.
2.
DON’T
overwhelm yourself with the amount of available information. For instance, in
the “Resume” section of Vault, there are several blog posts regarding formatting,
deciding what type of resume to create, putting resumes and cover letters
together, etc. Try to zero in on what you truly need assistance with first. If
you find that you require more information, rather than pouring over every blog
post, search the website and gain specific insight that way.
3.
DO check
the job board for available positions. Websites that are not affiliated with a
university in some capacity may provide you with some job openings, but they may not be the safest place to look.
The jobs on Vault are accompanied by rankings of their respective companies, as
well as reviews from people who have worked there. You’ll find real and
accredited positions that are updated daily.
4.
DON’T
just apply for a full-time or internship position because it’s “trending”
on the website. Sure, those internships are worth looking into, but if they do
not engage your passions or interests, then popularity of the company should
not be a prime reason to pursue them. Don’t, however, discount these positions
either. RIT partners with relatively large companies with high-rankings and the
high profile of a position that truly interests you should not be a deterrent.
5.
DO
follow Vault on social media and subscribe to email updates. Getting the scoop
on an industry, company, or position right at its release will give you a leg
up if you decide to apply. Vault is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn,
Google+, and Pinterest. On the latter, for instance, they have one board
devoted to snippets of advice from experts in various fields. A quick perusal
of that site may provide you with just the career development advice that you
need.
6.
DON’T
discount the power of networking. Vault’s blog also goes into detail about
expanding your professional network, identifying key players in your network,
and how to maintain rapport with the people in it. “Networking” may sometimes
seem like just a buzzword, but knowing how to strategically navigate through
career development situations while being backed by a solid network can afford
you more professional opportunities.
Want to learn more? Check out
Vault’s website and whether you’re transitioning between careers or industries,
a new graduate seeking employment, or are simply curious about the available
rankings and reviews information, you’ll benefit from its partnership with RIT.
Hayley Johnson, RIT Career Services Graduate Intern
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