How to Prepare for Technical Interviews

What is a technical interview? Will you have to complete one when applying for jobs? Learn the answers to these questions and gain valuable “do’s and don’ts”!

By Taylor Czmyr
Taylor Czmyr
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Takeaways from Early Career Faculty Alumni Panel

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 Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Informational Interview with a Chief Compliance Officer at Aetna Insurance

To get to know a certain industry or career, you can invite professional connections to meet for an informational interview. Reaching out to a UConn alum in the industry you’re interested in can help you navigate your own career journey.

By Catherine Jhong
Catherine Jhong
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AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Josephine Santiago-Bond

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! To celebrate early, today we’re highlighting Josephine Santiago-Bond, Chief and co-founder of the Advanced Engineering Development Branch at NASA.

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Business Opportunities (Outside of the Classroom)

Are you interested in expanding your business experience? Check out these on-campus resources that can help foster innovation and supports student opportunities.

By Christopher McAuliffe
Christopher McAuliffe
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Virtual Job Shadowing: A New Path to Explore Your Dream Career

Take advantage of this new way to explore different career paths! From interactive videos to virtual tours, there are a variety of ways for you to experience day-to-day tasks from the comfort of your home.

By Ge Li
Ge Li
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How to Determine a Workplace’s DE&I Value

Determining a workplace’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Value is important, especially to those who want to be able to express their ethnic and cultural identities. Here are some red and green flags as well as questions to ask employers.

By Briana Phouadara
Briana Phouadara
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American Workplace Culture

Coming from another country to work in the United States is a big challenge and adjustment. You can prepare yourself a little more by learning about American Workplace Culture and the expectations and differences between your home country and the U.S.

By Andrea Xia
Andrea Xia
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What Can You Do With A Degree In Animal Science?

Animal Science is not just for veterinarians, there are many career options open to you! Read on to find high in demand careers in the agricultural industry that could fit you!

By Samantha Valle
Samantha Valle
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Set Up for Success: UConn Health Nurtures Research Careers

Vanessa Scanlon is on the faculty of UConn Health after receiving her undergraduate degree from UConn and her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from UConn Health.

By Carolyn Pennington
Carolyn Pennington Asst Director, Multimedia Svcs
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