AdvoCats Exposed
With…
John Coghlan
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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!
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
Have FUN and enjoy the best job on campus
Presentation done by Eric LittleStarring John Coghlan