1. AdvoCats Exposed With… John Coghlan

2. Remember….. Be on time!! (10 min early) If there is an emergency and you can’t make it in, call Justin Don’t forget your nametag Remember res hall keys Have fun

3. Professional Etiquette Be on time Be friendly and welcoming, as many people have traveled far just to hear you speak! Be awake and articulate Use appropriate language around visitors Dress appropriately (not in a pirate costume) –Be conscience of the weather –Wear comfortable shoes

4. Monthly Meetings Mandatory! Time to check-in with others you may not have seen in awhile Learn new info about UVM Voice any concerns about programming

5. Interviews Be ready and in the lobby of the visitors center 10 minutes early Pick-up interview sheet from Lucretzia After each interview, write a card to the student and complete interview sheet Remember: interviews are informational only!

6. Weekly Tours Arrive 10 min early Check-in with Lucretzia Go to the AdvoCat room and get your nametag Make sure to use the bathroom before leaving to avoid emergencies Turn off your cell phone before going on tour Be in the lobby of the visitors center before your tour departs After each tour fill out postcards

7. Group Information Sessions (GIS) GIS are offered Monday mornings and Friday afternoons Each GIS consists of the Admissions video, a PowerPoint presentation led by a counselor, followed by a student panel, and then a tour Be aware of your multiple duties, sometimes including parking lot duty, and greeting visitors

8. Open Houses Each AdvoCat is responsible to work 2 open houses a semester Arrival times vary, and will be emailed to everyone There are many different tasks, and upon arrival you will receive your personal schedule Make sure to be in the correct place at the correct time!

9. Saturdays You are responsible for 3 Saturdays a semester Saturdays include Group Information Sessions, which includes a student panel You will need to arrive at either 9:00am or 10:30am Be on time!!! You will have multiple tasks Also, try not to show up looking like John

10. Have FUN and enjoy the best job on campus

11. Presentation done by Eric Little Starring John Coghlan