Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

How can being in a leadership role enhance your career readiness? Hear from Lauren Dougher, former President of the Graduate Employe & Postdoc Union on her experiences!

Are you hesitant about attending a career fair because you’re a graduate student? Read on to learn about the benefits to attend a career fair and how you can connect with employers as a graduate student!

As a graduate student, it might feel like you need every piece of career advice you can get your hands on, but what you need is strategic guidance. Read more here.

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.

In 2021, the Center for Career Development facilitated an Identity and Career Development survey. The primary focus of the research was identifying unique career experiences facing affinity groups, and ways in which the Career Center can provide support to each group.

Follow Usman Ali on his journey in leadership roles and how he became Activities Director of the Graduate Student Senate!

Looking for ways to improve your résumé or CV? Consider adding in a qualifications section. Read on to learn more about what to include and see examples of what they look like.

Learn about the experiences of doctoral alumni panelists Jillian Ives, Tanesia Beverly and Preeti Srinivasan, and the skills and advice they have for career success.

Are you interested in attending graduate school? Explore some of the work doctoral students do and gain advice for starting your journey.

Wondering why you should join a graduate student organization? Explore the benefits of joining one and gain perspective from a UConn alum!