Where Work Meets Adventure (and Sometimes Bears)

Picture this: You’re living in a small cabin in the mountains, waking up to a view so beautiful it could make you cry, sipping coffee that’s been brewed over an open fire, and then heading off to a job that’s as much about the experience as it is about the paycheck. Sound like a dream? It’s the daily reality for people who find their gigs through CoolWorks, the job site for those who want their jobs to have a little less 9-to-5. Read further to learn more!

By Benjamin Talty
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5 Career trajectories for graduates who earn doctoral degrees in education

 

If you want to move into educational leadership, getting your Ed.D. degree could set you on a path to advancement. People who earn an Ed.D. don’t just become school principals, although more than half of them do. They also …

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Will I be able to gain an internship by using on-campus resources? Yes! Calla Kutschke did just that.  

Gaining internship opportunities can be an overwhelming process, however, accessing the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills resources can be a guiding light through the process. Take Calla Kutschke, a sophomore Environmental Engineering major at UConn, as proof! From attending career fairs, utilizing our AI resume analyzer (Quinncia), and scheduling career coaching appointments, Calla was able to gain multiple internship experiences. Read on to learn more about Calla, her experiences on and off campus, and her advice for students of the Women’s affinity community. 

By Melanie Burgos Montero
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How Climate Change Effects the Job Market

John Challenger of Challenger, Gray & Christmas

This week, Cargill Beef announced that it will be shuttering one of its Texas plants as a prolonged drought in the state thins cattle herds to their lowest levels in 60 years. The …

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Empowering Future Leaders: Henkel and UConn’s Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills Forge Strategic Partnership 

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between the University of Connecticut’s Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills and Henkel, a global leader in consumer goods and adhesive technologies. As part of the partnership, Henkel sponsored this year’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Internship Program, which consists of 7 Affinity Community Working Learners who are among the initial cohort of the Work+ program. These Interns work closely with our different affinity communities on campus. 

By Olufemi Fagun
Olufemi Fagun Graduate Assistant, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (He/Him/His)
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Canva Career Plan Partnership

The Canva-based Career Plan empowers students to create personalized, visually engaging career plans that align with UConn’s career readiness goals and the NACE Career Competencies. This tool not only makes career planning more accessible but also supports tailored guidance, enabling …

By Lily Guberman
Lily Guberman Marketing Assistant
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2024 First Destination Outcomes For Undergraduate Students

The results for the 2024 graduating class indicate that 92% of undergraduate students have reported favorable outcomes at the six-month post-graduation milestone.

By Jim Lowe
Jim Lowe Associate Vice Provost, Executive Director
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Spotlight on success: How to succeed in a commission-based sales role

 

Name: Eric Leger
City/state: Austin, Texas
Current profession: Vice President – National Sales Training and Recruiting, Aflac
Years with current company: 15
College/University attended: Lubbock Christian University

Recent college grads seeking opportunities to set their own schedule, earn unlimited …

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How to Adapt to Working in a New Hospital

Adapting to a new hospital can be challenging for a clinician who has previously worked in a different healthcare setting. There are, however, several practical steps you can take to smoothly transition into your new work environment. With a little …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Three UConn Business Students/Alums Helped Shape Network News, Entertainment Industry This Year

Three UConn business students have secured roles at top companies like NBC Universal, ABC News, and Nickelodeon, utilizing their business skills and entrepreneurial mindsets to help them excel in these creative industries.

By Claire Hall
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