As a graduate student in the final semester of my Master’s program here at UConn, I have begun to think about what my post-graduation plans are. Up to this point, I have been telling myself that I have to pull …
The Job Interview is a show that premiered just weeks ago on CNBC featuring the process of how real life employers determine their new hire through a series of interviews with qualified candidates. The premise of the show is heavily …
Each semester, UConn students have the opportunity to participate in a co-op, or a paid, full-time working opportunity lasting at least the length of a semester. Students who enroll in a co-op through the Center for Career Development retain their …
How did you choose your major? If you were anything like me, you thought it over for a long time, looked at various lists of major offerings, and talked to some other people about what their majors were before picking …
Email correspondence in the professional world can be tricky, especially when you’re first starting out. It will take time to develop your professional email style, but I do have a few tips to offer that you may find helpful.
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Looking back at my undergraduate career at Ithaca College, one of the most valuable skills I gained was proficiency in Microsoft Excel. I was required to take a course called Business Analytics & Technology, where I spent a whole semester …
You have probably been told that a résumé is typically a one-page document that highlights your educational background, experiences, accomplishments, skills, and interests. Upon receiving this advice, you may have found yourself thinking, “How am I supposed to fit all …
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Can I add this to my résumé?” Regardless of whether you’re asking because you need to fill in some gaps or because you’re just curious, I have some good news; the answer is almost …
Are you interested in pursuing a career in business? Want to know more about what a typical day in the life of a sales consultant is like? Check out the alumni interview below Fareed Rasheed, Sales Consultant at Cintas Corp.
Are you interested in pursuing a career in communications or journalism? Want to know more about what a typical day in the life of a journalist is like? Check out the alumni interview below with Emily Abbate, Freelance Journalist and …