The Job Search: Made Easy!

Attending a career fair can be a great way to network and discover job opportunities – the only downside is they aren’t happening every day. Lucky for you, however, there are tons of other strategies and tools that can help you …

By Benjamin Talty
Benjamin Talty
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Incorporating Inclusive Language into the Workplace 

Incorporating inclusive language in the workplace is one of the simplest but most effective ways to make the workplace welcoming and safe for all. Read along for some straightforward examples of how to be a more inclusive member of your workplace through language.

By Lydia Sutton
Lydia Sutton
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Ready, Set, Career: 6 Tips to Successfully Engage in Small Talk 

Do you wish that small talk felt less awkward and more meaningful? Read along for tips become a more confident small-talker!

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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3 Friends, Ice Cream, and AI Brainstorming

3 UConn students agree to meet at the Dairy Bar to celebrate completing another grueling week of midterm exams, relating in their stress in finding a summer internship. Read along to get a view on their brainstorming process for responsibly integrating the use of AI as an assistant in their job hunt.

By Theo Menounos
Theo Menounos Assistant Director, Career Readiness Competencies, Liaison for Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
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Get a Jump Start on the Recruiting Season – Non-Profit and Social Services Community

The recruiting season is approaching for the Non-Profit and Social Services Community. Are you wondering how to begin the process? Perhaps you are still exploring career options. Do you need help finding jobs or an internship? Below you will find …

By Lily Guberman
Lily Guberman Marketing Assistant
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The Keys to Success: Career Center Resources to Unlock Your Potential 

To help you best portray your potential and display yourself as a top candidate for employers, we’ve compiled a list of resources to elevate your professional network. Read along for tips and tricks on how to unlock your potential as a candidate in your career path.

By Benjamin Talty
Benjamin Talty
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Finding Purpose and Growth: Navigating a Career and Embracing Personal Identity

Read along to see a personal account of reflection on navigating a career while embracing one’s own identity with Regional Career Ambassador Alyssa Arce.

By Alyssa Arce
Alyssa Arce
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Alum Hayley Segar Wows ‘Shark Tank’ Judges, Lands a Deal with Two of Them

UConn alum and swimsuit entrepreneur Hayley Segar ’17 (CLAS) impressed ABC’s “Shark Tank” judges, and left the entrepreneurship competition with a business deal with two of them.

Despite a case of nerves prior to the segment’s taping, Segar was confident …

By Claire Hall
Claire Hall Editor 2
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Meet Quinn: A New, On-Demand Way to Have Your Résumé Reviewed! 

Quinncia (or Quinn for short) is an online tool to help you in reviewing your résumé. Quinn uses AI to identify how your résumé can be improved. Simply upload your document to the platform and receive a comprehensive résumé analysis within minutes. In this blog, we’ll go over how to make the most of this opportunity and use it to your advantage to secure your dream job!

By Alexandra Garnelis
Alexandra Garnelis Front Desk Operations Assistant
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Ready, Set, Career: Your Career Readiness Checklist

Starting your graduate program is an exciting time, and it’s essential to begin preparing for your future career from the very first semester. Don’t leave your career readiness to chance—take proactive steps early in your degree program to set yourself up for success. Read along for eight actions you can take to enhance your career preparation!

By Kay Kimball Gruder
Kay Kimball Gruder Associate Director, Graduate Student & Postdoc Career Programs and Services | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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