Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
In my role, I develop and facilitate career programs that aim to help graduate students (master’s and doctoral) and postdoctoral fellows with their career exploration and preparation. I enjoy seeing various career choices unfolded for graduate students and postdocs through our signature career events such as Expand Your Career Options, Employer Insights, and Navigating U.S. Job & Internship Search. I also love exploring and learning different ways that help enhance user-friendly experience in online career training and curriculum. As a doctoral student in the Learning, Leadership, and Education Policy program with a concentration in Adult Learning, I enjoy making connections and applying what I learn from my academic program to career projects.
Bio
Hometown: Guangdong, China
Things I enjoy: When I’m not working or studying, I like reading to my preschooler, making up silly songs with her, practicing ukulele, and taking a walk with my husband.
Education
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT Doctor of Philosophy, Adult Learning
Favorite Project: Qualitative research paper on adult students’ challenges and support received in online courses during the pandemic
Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Master of Arts, Applied English Linguistics
Favorite Project: Social linguistic project on languages and identity
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Favorite Experience: Being a volunteer teacher for elementary school students in a rural district in Hainan, China
Previous Roles
Blended Learning Specialist – The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Instructor – The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Mobile Learning Content Developer – Tung Wah College, Hong Kong, China
Language Ambassador – Baptist University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
In a recent career panel for graduate students titled “Expand Your Career Options” (Fall 2023), four panelists with PhDs working in different offices at UConn shared their career trajectories and advice. Read on to see the key takeaways from this panel and stay tuned for the next Expand Your Career Options event!
By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe XuGraduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
How can being in a leadership role enhance your career readiness? Hear from Lauren Dougher, former President of the Graduate Employe & Postdoc Union on her experiences!
By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe XuGraduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
Are you hesitant about attending a career fair because you’re a graduate student? Read on to learn about the benefits to attend a career fair and how you can connect with employers as a graduate student!
By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe XuGraduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
As a graduate student, it might feel like you need every piece of career advice you can get your hands on, but what you need is strategic guidance. Read more here.
By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe XuGraduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
The Expand Your Career Options event hosted four panelists, all of whom are completing their first year of a faculty position beyond UConn. Here they shared their experiences and gave advice for those interested in following a similar path.
By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe XuGraduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
Learn about the experiences of doctoral alumni panelists Jillian Ives, Tanesia Beverly and Preeti Srinivasan, and the skills and advice they have for career success.
By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe XuGraduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
