The Center for Career Development has a presence on all of UConn’s campuses. Our office at UConn Hartford was featured as part of this story in the Hartford Business Journal: “In year two, UConn Hartford has growth plans, …
Dear Recruiter,
How do I know if I’m providing enough detail when answering interview questions?
Signed,
Wary of Being Wordy
Dear Wary of Being Wordy,
An ideal interview answer gives enough information to convey your accomplishments without overloading the interviewer …
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The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions
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Major: Economics
Minor: Analytics
Year: Junior
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Undergraduate Institution: B.A., Universidad del Turabo (2015)
Graduation Institution: Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry, UConn
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Major: Sport Management
Year: Sophomore
What was your internship and how did you find it?
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