Beth Settje
Associate Director
When I tell people I work in higher education, people often have follow-up questions: Do I teach? What department I am in? What do I do? The same goes for when people meet my husband; he is a farmer and …
The world of business is broad and diverse, just like the people who work in it. This career community offers information to students interested in general business, as well as the more focused areas of finance, sales, and marketing, regardless …
Though having a knack for math, accounting, or stats is considered necessary for a successful career in the world of finance – leadership, research, critical thinking, and communication, are also coveted skill sets. Regardless of the position you hold, you …
For students looking to start a career in sales or marketing, you know that the right word, phrase, or piece of punctuation can make or break the deal. An effective résumé incorporates some of the same strategies one might use …
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UConn Co-op is for matriculated undergraduate students from all campuses, who have completed at least one full semester at UConn and are in good academic standing. Traditionally, co-ops are completed in a student’s junior year; however, we have worked with …
Marketing and advertising are so powerful that adding a single word or phrase, evoking an image or memory, can impact the results in an incredible manner:
Adding the word repeat, onto shampoo bottles, is alleged to have boosted revenue by …
I thought I had it all figured out when I was growing up. I had decided around fourth grade to be an elementary school teacher and didn’t waver until it was time to start college. I couldn’t admit to myself, …
Did you know that the vast majority of jobs don’t use specific skills learned in just one major? There are exceptions of course – we want that engineer or nurse or accountant to know their foundational material, so they provide safe …
Contrary to commonly held beliefs, there are internships available in 2021! Recruiters continue to work closely with the Center for Career Development, as well as other faculty and staff, to find top talent for their organizations. Recently, a number of …
The Husky Mentor Network is a valuable tool for connecting with alumni who share a commonality or who work in your industry of interest and is one I encourage you to use regularly for that purpose. However, it is also …