Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

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.

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.

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!

Learn how Lina Kloub helps her students become career ready! Through incorporating career readiness activities throughout her course, she supports student development of career competencies.

Navigating your career journey can be a challenge, especially while navigating the difficulties of being an Undocumented or DACAmented Student. In this article, we dive into tips and tricks to network and build a strong support system so you have the best chances of success with the least amount of stress!

Learning about Career Readiness Competencies isn’t as daunting as it may seem, but don’t just take our word for it! Read about Marcella’s journey and her first-hand perspective from enhancing the competencies during her time at UConn.

Curious when you might use Career Readiness Competencies? Explore a day in the life of a young professional who uses these competencies during different tasks throughout the workday.

Looking for that extra edge during an interview? Understanding and being able to demonstrate your knowledge of Career Readiness skills can help you get there. Learn about each of the 8 core competencies and how the Center for Career Development is here to help!

Internships are great ways to gain real world experience and build hard and soft skills. Learn about Jarrin’s journey from intern to full-time hire at Traveler’s Insurance!

It’s disappointing to turn in an application and go through the interview process just to receive the dreaded “Thank you for applying, but…” email. Here are some strategies to handle rejection and make the most out of it.