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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How to Answer the Question: “What Are You Doing After Graduation?”

Anticipating the dreaded question at your holiday dinner: What are you doing after graduation? Explore ways to make you feel more prepared to answer the question.

By Kathleen Powell
Kathleen Powell Front Desk Operations Assistant
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How to Prepare for a Career Fair

Not sure how to get ready for a career fair? Check out these tips and tricks to help you feel comfortable and confident to attend your next career fair!

By Lily Guberman
Lily Guberman
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Benefits of Attending Career Fairs for Graduate Students

Are you hesitant about attending a career fair because you’re a graduate student? Read on to learn about the benefits to attend a career fair and how you can connect with employers as a graduate student!

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Who’s Hiring? 9 Organizations Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Community

June is widely-recognized as Pride Month, kicking off a series of events and parades to recognize the LGBTQ+ community. But before Pride became a worldwide celebration, it was a protest.

In 1969, the Stonewall Riots initiated a major turning point …

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Finding LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employers: What To Look For

Being openly LGBTQ+ in the workplace and throughout the job search process can be a stressful experience, but there are tools you can use to find if an employer is LGBTQ+ inclusive or find companies that are openly inclusive.

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Top Three Tech Jobs for Veterans

Wondering what the best career fit is for you after your service to our Nation? Here are the top three tech jobs for former service members!

By Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
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Who’s Hiring? 9 Environmental Organizations Fighting Climate Change

A positive impact on the planet can begin with simple actions, like learning to compost or buying locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables. Starting small can help you dip your toe into environmental work, but if you’re looking to grow …

By Idealist Careers
Idealist Careers | Helping you land, love, and grow in your social-impact career. And visit Idealist.org explore thousands of great jobs and social-impact organizations near you.
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UConn Center for Carer Development Recognized as Global Leader in Employer Partnerships by Ernst & Young

The accomplishments of the Center for Career Development were recognized at the awards ceremony held on the second day of the Summit for demonstrating best practices in programs aimed at connecting students with employers.

By Jim Lowe
Jim Lowe Associate Vice Provost, Executive Director
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Panelists Offer Encouraging Words for Finding a Job or Internship as an International Student

The Center for Career Development and International Student and Scholar Services hosted a panel discussion Navigating the U.S. Job and Internship Search in October of ‘22. Three panelists joined the discussion: 

The following are topics of discussion from the panelists: 

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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