Alum Hayley Segar Wows ‘Shark Tank’ Judges, Lands a Deal with Two of Them

UConn alum and swimsuit entrepreneur Hayley Segar ’17 (CLAS) impressed ABC’s “Shark Tank” judges, and left the entrepreneurship competition with a business deal with two of them.

Despite a case of nerves prior to the segment’s taping, Segar was confident …

By Claire Hall
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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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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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Struggling to create your portfolio? We got you covered with our new portfolio guide!

Here are a few highlights from our new portfolio guide, designed to help you get started in your portfolio process!

By Megan Flynn
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Empowering Asian American Artists: A Closer Look at A4, New York’s Creative Collective

Explore the dynamic programs and initiatives driving cultural evolution and artistic excellence within A4’s spirited collective.

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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How to Explore Unfamiliar Career Paths as an Asian American Student  

Don’t feel intimidated by exploring different careers. Check out just a few of the many resources available to help you succeed!

By Michelle Wong
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Event Recap: CLAS Career Night Spring 2024

Being in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences provides you with a variety of options when you enter the workforce. CLAS Career Night highlighted the different journeys of UConn alumni and they shared advice for current students.

By Kyleigh Flannigan
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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
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How I Got Hired as the Graphics Intern at the Center for Career Development

Curious what it’s like to intern with us? Read about Meg’s journey from meeting us at the Internship & Co-op Fair to becoming our Graphics Intern!

By Megan Flynn
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Go Get Yourself an Internship!  

Internships are great ways to gain real world experience and build hard and soft skills. Learn about Jarrin’s journey from intern to full-time hire at Traveler’s Insurance!

By Jarrin Araujo
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