Share Your Insights on Identity and Career Development

UConn students are invited to participate in a survey, Identity and Career Development, conducted by the Center for Career Development. After completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to win one of ten $25 gift cards!

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Sisterhood in STEM: Professional Organizations for Women in STEM

While the number of women in STEM has increased over the years, women still account for only 35% of the STEM workforce. Here are a variety of professional organizations to support students and professionals looking to enter a variety of STEM fields! Read on to learn what they offer.

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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How to Use Job Market Insights to Support Your Students

Our Job Market Insights resource aims to help you help students on their career journeys! This tool helps students make informed career decisions by using real life employment data to provide information about careers they are interested in.

By Heidi Pineda
Heidi Pineda
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Leanne Pittsford: Dedicated Activist & Founder of Lesbians Who Tech

Meet Leanne Pittsford, a passionate activist and business-owner who dedicates her time to creating more inclusive environments for women, nonbinary individuals and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

By Lydia Sutton
Lydia Sutton
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Let’s Talk About Gender Pay Inequity: Strategies for Salary Negotiation

Salary negotiation can be difficult to navigate, but these strategies can help you feel confident starting that conversation!

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Why More Veterans Should Run for Public Office 

There are many instances where service members come back to the United States from their deployment overseas and don’t know what they should do next. Some veterans don’t have a hard time finding a job when they come back from …

By Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
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How to Use Interstride to Support Your Students

Interstride is a great resource to help international students succeed! Read on to learn about Interstride how to refer students to this platform.

By Heidi Pineda
Heidi Pineda
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From English Major to Senior Editor at ESPN: Meet Jonathan Costa, new Alumni-in-Residence

Jonathan Costa is a 2004 UConn graduate and the Center for Career Development’s new Alumni-in-Residence! Read on to learn about Jonathan’s experience at ESPN and advice he has for current UConn students.

By Amanda Rutha
Amanda Rutha
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Career Readiness in Practice: A Day in the Life

Curious when you might use Career Readiness Competencies? Explore a day in the life of a young professional who uses these competencies during different tasks throughout the workday.

By Theo Menounos
Theo Menounos Assistant Director, Career Readiness Competencies, Liaison for Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
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Student Success Story: Nick Lanza

Learn about Nick’s time as an intern at iQuilt Partnership in Hartford, mentor at the Academic Achievement Center and how these experiences have shaped his career journey.

By Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
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What is Career Readiness and why should I care? 

Looking for that extra edge during an interview? Understanding and being able to demonstrate your knowledge of Career Readiness skills can help you get there. Learn about each of the 8 core competencies and how the Center for Career Development is here to help!

By Theo Menounos
Theo Menounos Assistant Director, Career Readiness Competencies, Liaison for Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
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