Using AI to Your Advantage When Becoming Career Ready

When using ChatGPT or other Generative AI platforms, it is important to think of these programs as a tool to enhance the development of materials and content, and not a replacement.

By Nancy Bilmes
Nancy Bilmes Director (she/her)
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My Experience Interning at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

Hear from Center for Career Development Intern, Alex, about her experience interning at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and the skills she was able to learn and strengthen.

By Alexandra Carabetta
Alexandra Carabetta
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5 Soft Skills Essential for AAPI Individuals to Stand Out and Get Promoted 

Combatting the “model minority” myth can be frustrating when entering the work force. But, these soft skills can help you stand out and navigate a successful work environment.

By Michelle Wong
Michelle Wong
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Enhancing Career Readiness – Doctoral Students in Leadership Roles

How can being in a leadership role enhance your career readiness? Hear from Lauren Dougher, former President of the Graduate Employe & Postdoc Union on her experiences!

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Business and Leadership

Start developing leadership and business skills through experience. You can join a club or organization, participate in leadership programs and much more to build necessary skills for future internships, co-ops and jobs.

By Beth E Settje
Beth E Settje Associate Director, Experiential Learning & College to Career Transitions | Pronouns: She/Her
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Career Competency Series: The What and Why

What exactly are NACE Career Competencies? This blog covers that and more, by understanding what the competencies are and why they are important, you can better support students in their career journeys and set them up for success!

By Kaitlyn Anderson
Kaitlyn Anderson Career Readiness Program Designer
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8 Competencies for Career Readiness – For International Students

There are 8 core competencies outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) that employers seek in job applicants. Learn more about what these competencies are and how you present your experience building them.

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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Enhancing Career Readiness: Doctoral Students in Leadership Roles Featuring Usman Ali, Activities Director from Graduate Student Senate (GSS)

Follow Usman Ali on his journey in leadership roles and how he became Activities Director of the Graduate Student Senate!

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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J.P. Morgan Excel Skills on Forage

Check out this virtual experience program tailored towards building Excel and visual basic analysis skills that employees at J.P. Morgan use at work.

By Jessica Esposito
Jessica Esposito
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Enhancing Career Readiness: Doctoral Students at Work Featuring Eric Berg at the Humanities Institute

Are you interested in attending graduate school? Explore some of the work doctoral students do and gain advice for starting your journey.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Not another brick in the wall!

Want to learn how to stand out to employers and differentiate yourself from other candidates? Here are some tips and tricks for how to create a personal brand and stand out from the crowd!

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