Lisa McGuire
Assistant Director for Corporate Partner Relations
With global environmental crises in the news lately, a lot of us are wondering how we can make a difference. There are many ways to advocate for a livable planet, whether you’re doing a few hours of volunteer work or …
Being a sustainability studies major opens the door to a wide range of opportunities. From science to business to journalism, odds are, there’s a way to channel your passion for sustainability studies into the career path that’s most exciting to …
Top employers in today’s market offer a wide range of benefits to entice recent graduates. But before you get too excited about Taco Tuesdays or take-your-dog-to-work perks, there are some key employee benefits that add significant value beyond your paycheck …
Everybody wants to land their “dream job.” Who wouldn’t? Some have even publically stated that they’ve finally found their dream job only to find later that perhaps it was more of a nightmare.
First of all, define your dream job – …
Doctor, lawyer, teacher, engineer, salesperson…the list goes on. These are jobs we’ve all heard of, and may or may not have the skills or desire to be. But have you heard of food stylist, chief listening officer, futurist, computational linguist …
I recently read this response to a parent concerned that their child has graduated with a degree in history, has applied to “dozens” of jobs and hasn’t even gotten an interview. He’s still working as a cashier in a big …
While you may have done all your research on the company, spoken with a recruiter in the past and sought opinions from UConn alums currently working at the company in similar roles, it’s still imperative that you ask questions during …
Some students already have their first job after graduation secured, with the offer being made and accepted last fall. This might be a result of a “conversion,” a summer internship that resulted in a job offer at the end of …
Whether you’re looking for a job or already working, you should constantly be networking. Are you representing your organization at an event? Attending a meeting with people you don’t work with everyday?
Or are you looking for your next opportunity? …
This is a “tough problem to have,” but if you’re in the situation, it really is stress-inducing. Some things to consider if faced with this choice:
First of all, be honest with your recruiters and/or hiring managers. Have a specific …