Lee Hameroff
Associate Director, Operations
Ever wonder what happens to UConn graduates after they have been away from campus for 5 years or even 10 years? Sure, you can sign in to your LinkedIn account and head to the University of Connecticut LinkedIn page, click …
Establishing a virtual presence online is more important right now than ever. Recruiters from top companies will be looking for talent online, as in-person opportunities such as Career Fairs and Networking Events, are not currently possible. It may be true …
We are extremely excited to announce the new HuskyCareerLink powered by Handshake! The UConn Center for Career Development has collaborated with Handshake – a modern career development platform – to power HuskyCareerLink, replacing our current vendor, Purple Briefcase. Access to the …
It’s simple. You should have FOMO if you’re not in the Husky Mentor Network (HMN). I assume that those of you reading this know what FOMO is… “Anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often …
At the close of this past semester you may have seen some upcoming graduates wearing t-shirts that said “#Adulting” on them and thought to yourself, what is that? These t-shirts were part of the Center for Career Development’s Huskies Moving …
The idea of networking is often a scary one to students. It is for seasoned professionals as well! Why is that? Aside from the fact that most people are typically uncomfortable with things commonly associated with networking such as talking …
As winter break approaches you’re probably looking forward to no classes, sleeping in your own bed, showering without shoes, eating some home cooked meals, seeing your friends and family and generally being just a little lazy since you’ve worked hard …
When I speak with students the most common anxieties expressed surrounding networking all have to do with meeting people in person and not knowing what to say to them (these things can be taught and do get easier over time!). …
Not only is LinkedIn an avenue for establishing a strong network, it’s a tool for job searching, researching companies and learning about a particular career field. It’s also a great tool for mapping out a career plan. As a Career …
What is Evisors? In terms that most people can relate to, it’s kind of like YouTube for Career Development. The only difference being that instead of getting endless amounts of videos on all kinds of topics, delivered by all kinds of people, with …