Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

Learn how Jessica Groves’ career journey led her to finding her passion for advising students, and hear her advice for other career champions.

When I first came to university as a first-generation student, I was both excited and thoroughly overwhelmed. Without family members who had gone through the process before me, I had to figure out a lot on my own – sometimes …

In recent years, the popularity of podcasts has grown exponentially. The accessibility of opening your device, clicking on a podcast, and listening from anywhere has been the biggest attraction. Within the wide range of podcast topics, one that specifically benefits college students are podcasts on career readiness conversations and advice. Career readiness podcasts discuss topics about navigating post-grad, corporate workplace culture, professionalism, networking, and are even centered around specific career paths. Read along for tips and recommendations on how to make the most of these types of podcasts.

Ava Sheard is a senior at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. As a three-time Babbidge scholar, Ava has routinely demonstrated academic excellence, alongside exceptional leadership as President of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), Hospital Relations Captain for HuskyTHON, and a Research Assistant in Emily Myers’ Language and Brain Lab. Since attending UConn Storrs as a Spring-to-Storrs admit in 2022, Ava has exemplified ambition, resilience, and a remarkable ability to maximize ventures, leaving a legacy of success and meaningful impact on the university community.

3 UConn students agree to meet at the Dairy Bar to celebrate completing another grueling week of midterm exams, relating in their stress in finding a summer internship. Read along to get a view on their brainstorming process for responsibly integrating the use of AI as an assistant in their job hunt.

Read along to see a personal account of reflection on navigating a career while embracing one’s own identity with Regional Career Ambassador Alyssa Arce.

Starting your graduate program is an exciting time, and it’s essential to begin preparing for your future career from the very first semester. Don’t leave your career readiness to chance—take proactive steps early in your degree program to set yourself up for success. Read along for eight actions you can take to enhance your career preparation!

Learn how Lina Kloub helps her students become career ready! Through incorporating career readiness activities throughout her course, she supports student development of career competencies.

Navigating your career journey can be a challenge, especially while navigating the difficulties of being an Undocumented or DACAmented Student. In this article, we dive into tips and tricks to network and build a strong support system so you have the best chances of success with the least amount of stress!