Share Your Insights on Identity and Career Development

UConn students are invited to participate in a survey, Identity and Career Development, conducted by the Center for Career Development. After completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to win one of ten $25 gift cards!

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Tips for Cultivating References

References and letters of recommendation are often the last thing that job candidates think about when assembling their application materials. Yet these supporting documents and contacts need to be cultivated throughout one’s graduate program. Not everyone has the same extent …

By Kay Kimball Gruder
Kay Kimball Gruder Associate Director, Graduate Student & Postdoc Career Programs and Services | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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The Experience of Securing a Job or Internship as an International Student 

We know it can be difficult to navigate finding a job or internship in the U.S. as an international student, so here’s some advice from other international students who have found success and ways you can too!

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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Success Stories: How International Students Have Found Jobs on Campus

On-campus jobs can provide much more than just monetary value to students; International students especially can gain insight to the American work culture, and it can help to build confidence in the workplace.

By Tianyu Jiang
Tianyu Jiang
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American Workplace Culture

Coming from another country to work in the United States is a big challenge and adjustment. You can prepare yourself a little more by learning about American Workplace Culture and the expectations and differences between your home country and the U.S.

By Andrea Xia
Andrea Xia
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Identity & Career Development Survey: Results & Responses

In 2021, the Center for Career Development facilitated an Identity and Career Development survey. The primary focus of the research was identifying unique career experiences facing affinity groups, and ways in which the Career Center can provide support to each group.

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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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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Career Fair Preparation for International Students 

Career Fair are about making connections. They are an excellent opportunity to practice talking to potential companies about your skills. Here are some tips to help you get ready for a career fair.

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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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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Black History Month Spotlight: Ade Adesanya

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate today we’ll be highlighting Ade Adesnya, entrepreneur and founder of Moving Analytics!

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Introducing Interstride – a Career Platform for International Students

The Interstride platform provides a range of resources and information for international students in the United States and students looking to work abroad.

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