Career Wellness for Graduate Students: Work-life Integration

Take the time to figure out what a work-life balance looks like for you and how to maintain career wellness in graduate school!

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Chavi Agarwal Of CView On How To Create Ceiling-Shattering CVs In Post-Pandemic World

“The job market is highly competitive. However, the process of sifting and sieving of all candidates begins on the review of one of the most basic fundamentals of businesses – the CV or resume.

All of us at some point have …

By Tasneem Sariya
Tasneem Sariya Chavi Agarwal Of CView On How To Create Ceiling-Shattering CVs In Post-Pandemic World
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3 Tips on Career Preparation for Graduate Students in Arts, Media, and Communication

The last couple of years has seen a greater variety of career options for students interested in the arts, media, and communication industries. To explore and prepare for a range of career opportunities, you can start with these three tips in mind.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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All You Need to Know about Internships

For doctoral students and postdoc scholars, internships may sound a bit alien. While finding an internship is common among undergraduates, it is often a less common experiential learning option for students at the doctoral degree level. As more diverse career …

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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PhDs in the Education Industry: Takeaways from the Expand Your Career Options Panel

The education industry covers a variety of career fields such as research, educational technologies, online learning product providers, and publishing. A recent panel of graduate-level UConn alums shared their experiences working in the education industry, insights about their roles, and …

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Enhancing Career Readiness: Doctoral Students at Work – Featuring Ben Briskin at the Center for Students with Disabilities

“This was the first big step I took after my undergraduate experience towards a professional position, and it has helped me learn what is expected of professionals in the field,” Ben Briskin said. Ben is in his third year in …

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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5 Reasons That Doctoral Students Should Consider Having a Micro-Internship

Unlike traditional internships, a micro-internship is often project-based and lasts a shorter time. Both types offer great opportunities to gain experience and hone your skills. At the same time, micro-internships require less time investment, which often means it is easier …

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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The Importance of Mentors to Graduate Student Success

UConn PhD alumna, Tithi Basu Mallik, shares the importance of having multiple mentors who can provide “three key dimensions of support” during one’s graduate student education.

Dr. Maillik states, “The importance of having good mentors in graduate school cannot be …

By Kay Kimball Gruder
Kay Kimball Gruder Associate Director, Graduate Student & Postdoc Career Programs and Services | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Career Exploration Through Experiential Learning for Graduate Students

Learning by doing – experience is of great value in our career development journey. Not only does it enrich our résumé or CV by showing employers how much we know about certain job-related tasks, but it also enables us to see …

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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6 Pieces of Advice for Navigating the U.S. Job and Internship Process

Last semester, the Center for Career Development and the International Student and Scholars Services hosted a panel discussion about navigating the U.S. job and internship process. The panelists consisted of undergraduate and graduate international students & alumni who discussed both …

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Career Coach | Pronouns she/her
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