For religious college students, it may seem like the journey towards professional success excludes your beliefs, but by building a professional network with individuals who share similar values can help you feel a sense of unity.
Utilizing strategies to develop credibility can help ease feelings of imposter syndrome and build confidence in the workplace.
LinkedIn is a useful tool in expanding your professional network and building connections. It is also used by hiring managers and recruiters to reach out to you, and maintaining a successful LinkedIn account can help you in presenting your best professional self!
Informational interviews are a great way to learn more about a career path and can assist you with deciding on your own. John Dean, employee at Aetna, a CVS Health Company, shares his experience as well as advice for students pursuing Actuarial Science or a related field.
Informational Interviews are an excellent method to gain industry insights, receive helpful advice, and start to build connections.
You’re new to a company, and you hardly know any of your colleagues.
At your previous organization, you got to know everyone in your department, as well as connected with folks in other sectors, but you feel adrift in your …
To get to know a certain industry or career, you can invite professional connections to meet for an informational interview. Reaching out to a UConn alum in the industry you’re interested in can help you navigate your own career journey.
Take advantage of this new way to explore different career paths! From interactive videos to virtual tours, there are a variety of ways for you to experience day-to-day tasks from the comfort of your home.
Why is networking beneficial? What kinds of barriers do entrepreneurs with disabilities face when trying to network? Learn the answer to both these questions and more tips on networking as an entrepreneur with a disability.
Networking and continued education are essential elements of effective career and self-development. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, career and self-development are “proactively developing oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within …
