This past week, the Careers for the Common Good team held the Debunking the Myths of Working for a Nonprofit Panel. The discussion included four recent UConn alumni who shared their experiences working for a nonprofit organization and some of …
College to Career Transition
As a job or internship seeker, there are so many ways to evaluate a company’s commitment to diversity. A common suggestion is to look at the company’s website or social media accounts, but sometimes it can be hard to know …
When James Brown sang, “This is a man’s world, this is a man’s world. But it wouldn’t be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl,” he was definitely onto something. Although women and men are about neck and neck …
If you have been diagnosed with depression and are curious about how it might impact your experience in the workforce, you are not alone.
In 2014, a survey called the Impact of Depression at Work Audit was conducted by the …
I recently saw a clip of an interview with comedian Chris Rock on Jimmy Kimmel. Chris told a story about his visit to the White House during the Obama administration. He was there among legends in the entertainment industry, rightfully …
Interested in healthcare? Enjoy working with kids in a collaborative environment? If you’re considering a career in healthcare, you may be surprised to learn that you can find positions in K-12 school settings.
This blog will highlight three healthcare-related fields …
What is a gap year?
A gap year, sometimes known as an enrichment or growth year, is typically a planned hiatus taken by a student before or after attending college, prior to joining a graduate program, or just before an …
Starting your new job or an internship is usually stressful, but it’s even more challenging when you’re starting in a virtual environment. Many students and recent graduates worry about how they can make a good first impression and maintain an …
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Whether or not you can do a job—and whether or not you can land that job—often depends on your technical skills. Technical skills are a subset of hard skills, which are the knowledge or abilities needed to perform specific tasks. …
Have you ever wondered what a Career Coach is? Or have you contemplated whether or not you should participate in a Career Coaching Session? UConn’s Center for Career Development offers a personalized approach to all of your career exploration needs.
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